1. Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opening Night Gala Benefit and Opera Ball
Photo: Dan Rest
2. Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Ball
Photo: Todd Rosenberg
3. TBS Just for Laughs Festival
Photo: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage
4. Joffrey Ballet Spring Gala
Photo: Robert Carl
5. Steppenwolf Theatre Gala
Photo: Kyle Flubacker
6. Ravinia Festival Gala
Photo:Â Patrick Gipson/Ravinia
7. Lookingglass Theatre Company's Gglassquerade
Photo: Robert Carl
8. Goodman Theatre Gala
Photo:Â Ryan Sjostrom
9. Chicago Shakespeare Theater Gala
Photo:Â Michael Litchfield
10. Hubbard Street Dance Company's Spotlight Ball
Photo: Robert Carl
11. Chicago Dancing Festival
Photo: Cheryl Mann
12. Redmoon Theater's Spectacle Lunatique
Photo:Â Troy Heinzeroth Photography
13. League of Chicago Theatres Gala
Photo:Â Kimmy Noonen
14. About Face Theatre's Wonka Ball
Photo: Timmy Samuel