# When To See The Other Cinderella In December 2026

> Find the best December 2026 dates to see The Other Cinderella. OnesToWatch Live makes it easy to compare shows and buy tickets with direct checkout.

**Published:** 2026-10-27 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27 | **Author:** onestowatch
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## Key Takeaways

- Jackie Taylor’s The Other Cinderella runs at Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago from December 12, 2026, through January 24, 2027.
- Best Value performances on December 18 and 19 offer the lowest prices starting at $80 with an average around $92.
- High Demand dates December 20, 26, and 27 move faster and cost more, with December 20 having only 55 tickets remaining.
- OnesToWatch Live provides direct Ticketmaster checkout links for six December performances and tracks the full schedule.
- OnesToWatch Live tracks every performance on the OnesToWatch roster, surfaces the month calendar, and places a ticket link on every line.

## Quick Ticket Links For December 2026

[Buy Tickets on OnesToWatch Live](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F)

[Buy December 18 Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPP&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Buy December 19 Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPJ&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Buy December 20 Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPE&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Buy December 26 Matinee Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPI&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Buy December 26 Evening Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPt&utm_medium=affiliate)

[Buy December 27 Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPY&utm_medium=affiliate)

## December 2026 Tickets With Direct Checkout

The performances below carry direct Ticketmaster checkout links. Times are sourced from American Arenas and Chicago Events Guide. Confirm with the box office before traveling.

**Friday, December 18, 2026 — 7:00 PM**
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago, IL · Best Value (from $80, avg. ~$92)

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPP&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Saturday, December 19, 2026 — 7:00 PM**
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago, IL · Best Value (from $80, avg. ~$92)

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPJ&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Sunday, December 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM**
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago, IL · High Demand (from $92, avg. ~$107) · only 55 tickets remain for this 2:00 PM performance

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPE&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Saturday, December 26, 2026 — 2:00 PM (Matinee)**
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago, IL · High Demand (from $92, avg. ~$107)

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPI&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Saturday, December 26, 2026 — 7:00 PM (Evening)**
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago, IL · High Demand (from $92, avg. ~$107)

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPt&utm_medium=affiliate)

**Sunday, December 27, 2026 — 2:00 PM**
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago, IL · High Demand (from $92, avg. ~$107)

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPY&utm_medium=affiliate)

## December Dates Ranked By Practical Case

The full December schedule runs across four weekends. Chicago Events Guide flags The Other Cinderella’s December 12, 13, 18, and 19, 2026 performances at Black Ensemble Theater as Best Value, and its December 20, 26, and 27, 2026 performances as High Demand. The list below ranks every December date by practical case for choosing it.

1. **Friday, December 18 — 7:00 PM · Best Value**. This night offers the strongest value in the back half of the month. Tickets start at $80 with an average around $92. It suits theatergoers who want a weekend-adjacent evening without the higher pricing that begins on December 20. Direct checkout appears above.
2. **Saturday, December 19 — 7:00 PM · Best Value**. This is the last Saturday before Christmas in the lower price tier. Groups and couples who need a Saturday and want to avoid holiday-week surcharges should start here. Direct checkout appears above.
3. **Sunday, December 20 — 2:00 PM · High Demand**. The BroadwayWorld season announcement places the official opening on a Sunday in December, consistent with this date. Only 55 tickets remain for this 2:00 PM performance at Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago, the tightest inventory confirmed for any December performance. Book immediately if this date is the target. Direct checkout appears above.
4. **Saturday, December 26 — 2:00 PM Matinee · High Demand**. The post-Christmas matinee functions as a natural family outing for the holiday weekend. It pairs well with an Uptown meal before or after the show. Direct checkout appears above.
5. **Saturday, December 26 — 7:00 PM Evening · High Demand**. December 26 is the only date in December with two performances. The evening show suits groups who prefer a later curtain. Direct checkout appears above.
6. **Sunday, December 27 — 2:00 PM · High Demand**. This performance is the final Sunday of 2026 and the last show before the New Year’s run begins. It offers a clean close to the holiday stretch for theatergoers who already committed Christmas weekend elsewhere. Direct checkout appears above.
7. **Saturday, December 12 — 7:00 PM · Best Value**. This is the first performance of the run at 7:00 PM. TicketSqueeze lists 101 tickets available for this performance, with prices starting at $92.00. No direct checkout link is available through OnesToWatch Live for this date. Tickets are available at blackensemble.org.
8. **Sunday, December 13 — 2:00 PM · Best Value**. This matinee closes the opening weekend. [This performance is listed at 2:00 PM](https://showbase.org/chicago/Z7r9jZ1A7-wP0), and it is moving faster than the mid-month options. Tickets start from $80. Tickets are available at blackensemble.org.

## Season Context And January Performances

Jackie Taylor’s The Other Cinderella runs at Black Ensemble Theater from Dec 12, 2026 through Jan 24, 2027, with January 2027 performances on Jan 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24. Perto lists 22 upcoming performances of The Other Cinderella, running from December 12, 2026 through January 24, 2027 at Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago.

As of the 2026 50th Anniversary Season, Black Ensemble Theater’s 5-Play Card is a digital ticket package priced at $280 including fees (a savings of $65 over regular ticket prices), and in earlier seasons the card was priced at $225. The card is valid for 18 months from purchase. It suits theatergoers planning multiple visits across the season. The Other Cinderella closes Black Ensemble Theater’s 50th Anniversary Season. It follows *You Can’t Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music*, which [ran at Black Ensemble Theater from September 13, 2026 through October 25, 2026](https://www.jeffawards.org/jeffplays/you-cant-fake-funk-journey-through-funk-music-2027).

## How The December Calendar Breaks Down

The pricing line falls squarely at December 20. The Other Cinderella’s Best Value performances before December 20, 2026, on Dec 12, 13, 18, and 19, 2026, have tickets from $80 with an average price of about $92, while the Dec 20, 2026 performance is a High Demand event priced from $92 with an average of about $107. December 20 also carries the lowest confirmed seat count of the month at 55.

The schedule follows a Friday–Sunday pattern throughout the month. The only exception is the double-show day on December 26. That structure creates four clear decision points in December. These are the opening weekend (Dec 12–13), the pre-Christmas value weekend (Dec 18–19), the official opening and first holiday weekend (Dec 20), and the post-Christmas stretch (Dec 26–27).

No single listing from Black Ensemble Theater’s own site, BroadwayWorld, or Theatre in Chicago presents all eight December dates alongside verified times, demand tiers, and checkout links in one place. OnesToWatch Live’s tracked performances fill that gap for the six dates with direct Ticketmaster links above.

## Practical Planning Guidance

December 20 and the December 26 matinee are the dates most likely to sell out first, so book those before any other planning. For the Best Value tier, December 18 and 19 offer the lower price point. Tickets for dates without a direct link above are available through blackensemble.org.

Black Ensemble Theater is located at 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Chicago Events Guide recommends arriving 30–60 minutes before curtain to allow time for parking, security, and finding your seat. Valet parking is available for $15 cash only. [A published runtime for The Other Cinderella at Black Ensemble Theater is 2 hours, 20 minutes with an intermission](https://www.spotlightonlake.com/posts/funky-fairy-tale-other-cinderella-review-carol-moore), though other sources cite slightly different lengths. Plan the evening with some flexibility. The Uptown neighborhood offers dining and bar options within walking distance for pre- or post-show plans.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**When Does The Other Cinderella Officially Open At Black Ensemble Theater?**
The run begins December 12, 2026, with the first performance at 7:00 PM. The official opening of Black Ensemble Theater’s 2026 production of The Other Cinderella is Sunday, December 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM, following previews on December 12, 13, 18, and 19. This date has the tightest confirmed inventory of the month and marks the shift from the Best Value to the High Demand tier.

**Which December 2026 Dates Have Direct Ticket Links?**
OnesToWatch Live tracks [six December performances with direct Ticketmaster checkout: December 18 at 7:00 PM, December 19 at 7:00 PM, December 20 at 2:00 PM, December 26 at 2:00 PM, December 26 at 7:00 PM, and December 27 at 2:00 PM](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPP&utm_medium=affiliate). All six links appear in the dedicated section near the top of this article. For December 12 and 13, tickets are available through blackensemble.org.

**What Do Tickets Cost And How Do Pricing Tiers Work?**
December 12, 13, 18, and 19 are Best Value dates with tickets starting at $80 and an average price around $92. December 20, 26, and 27 are High Demand dates with tickets starting at $92 and an average around $107. Prices can shift based on remaining inventory, seating section, and demand. Weekend and premium orchestra seats generally cost more than other options.

**How Long Is The Other Cinderella?**
[A published runtime for The Other Cinderella at Black Ensemble Theater is 2 hours, 20 minutes with an intermission](https://www.spotlightonlake.com/posts/funky-fairy-tale-other-cinderella-review-carol-moore), though other listings cite somewhat different lengths. Confirm with the box office before the performance and plan for a full-length musical.

**Where Is Black Ensemble Theater Located?**
Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center is at 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Valet parking is available for $15 cash only. Arriving 30–60 minutes before curtain is recommended to allow time for parking and seating.

**What Is The Other Cinderella About?**
Written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor, [The Other Cinderella features original songs by Jackie Taylor and Michael Ward, with additional songs and some lyrics contributed by Herman Wheatley (and, in some productions, Joe Plummer)](https://chicagocritic.com/the-other-cinderella/). The musical presents an African American retelling of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the post office, the Fairygodmama hails from Jamaica, and the Brothers from the Hood keep the kingdom alive. The production closes Black Ensemble Theater’s 50th Anniversary Season, and Black Ensemble Theater’s The Other Cinderella, which premiered in 1976, was celebrating its 47th anniversary as of 2023, having been staged every few years rather than continuously for 50 years.

## Conclusion: Choosing Your December Date

OnesToWatch Live tracks every performance on the OnesToWatch roster, surfaces the month calendar, and places a ticket link on every line. The pricing divide at December 20 is the key fact in the December calendar. Best Value dates on December 18 and 19 offer the lowest prices, while High Demand dates on December 20, 26, and 27 move faster and cost more. December 20 has only 55 seats remaining for its 2:00 PM performance. Choose your date and buy before inventory narrows further.

[Buy Tickets](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPP&utm_medium=affiliate)

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