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Coming Soon! “Quick! Before We’re Cancelled!”

The Practical Theatre Company returns to Studio5 — Opening on December 26th!

Thomas Jefferson and Abigail & John Adams welcome you to an evening of sophisticated frolic, music, and more as The Practical Theatre Company presents their annual holiday revue — “Quick! Before We’re Cancelled!”

For tickets: https://buytickets.at/practicaltheatre

Among the subjects comedically explored is Chicago’s embrace of the first American Pope and his relationship to the Windy City’s baseball teams.

Studio5 is Evanston’s shining gem of a cabaret theatre performance space — with adult drinks available at the bar — and acres of free parking. Laughs, music & adult beverages! Holiday fun in classic Practical Theatre style. Featuring Paul Barrosse, Victoria Zielinski and Dana Olsen. With Steve Rashid & the Studio5 All-Stars, keyboard whiz Larry Schanker, Chicago’s finest jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro, Jim Cox on bass, and Robert Rashid on drums. Let’s all enjoy a laugh at the close of 2025. We could all use a good laugh, right?

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12 Shopping Days ‘Til Opening Night!

Join us at Studio5 in Evanston for an evening of classic improvisational sketch comedy, laughter, and great music with Victoria Zielinski & Paul Barrosse & Dana Olsen of The Practical Theatre Company. We’ve been doing this sort of thing on the North Shore since the late 1970s — and this year’s show will close out 2025 with the cathartic comedic celebration we all need.

Featuring multi-instrumentalist and Studio5 impresario Steve Rashid, keyboard wizard Larry Schanker, and Chicago’s finest jazz vocalist, Paul Marinaro! Plus the Studio5 All-Stars, with bassist Jim Cox and drummer Robert Rasdhid.

For tickets go to: https://buytickets.at/practicaltheatre

See you cats there!

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After Your Thanksgiving Dinner…

Nothing goes better with Thanksgiving dinner than a heaping helping of Practical Theatre comedy at Studio5. Bring the entire extended family! https://buytickets.at/practicaltheatre

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32 Days Until the Funny Starts…

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The Fun Begins on December 26th…

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45 Days Until Opening Night…

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November 11, 2025 · 2:38 pm

The PTC is Back for the Holidays!

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September 11, 2025 · 8:33 am

We’re Back.

Tickets on sale now. https://buytickets.at/practicaltheatre

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