Chicago theater openings for the week of Nov. 21-27
FRIDAY | "Santaland Diaries": Theater Wit brings back David Sedaris' comedy about a dejected North Pole elf. Through Dec. 28 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-975-8150 or theaterwit.org
Today is Thursday, July 16, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Will Ferrell Phoebe Cates Michael Flatley Tony Kushner Ruben Blades Corin Redgrave Laurence Guittard Barbara Matera Phillip Pine William Bishop William Woodson Robert Emhardt Barnard Hughes Elaine Barrie Francis Swann Phyllis Welch Howard Young Ginger Rogers Sonny Tufts Barbara Stanwyck Vincent Sherman Florence Fair Eddie Gray Blossom Seeley Shep Camp George F. Marion Iva Withers Mark Indelicato Fatboy Slim Faye Grant Camille Saviola Charles Joffe Steve Roland Mindy Carson Stanley Shapiro Michael Wartella