1. Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opening Night Gala Benefit and Opera Ball
Photo: Jaclyn Simpson Photography
2. Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Ball
Photo: Todd Rosenberg
3. Steppenwolf Theatre Gala
Photo: Nick Jamison for Event Creative
4. Ravinia Festival Gala
Photo: Courtesy of Ravinia Festival Gala
5. Goodman Theatre Gala
Photo: John Reilly Photography
6. Joffrey Ballet Spring Gala
Photo: Dan Rest
7. Redmoon Theater's Spectacle Lunatique
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
8. Chicago Dancing Festival
Photo: Todd Rosenberg
9. Chicago Shakespeare Theater Gala
Photo: Michael Litchfield
10. Hubbard Street Dance Company's Spotlight Ball
Photo: Jennifer Girard
11. Lookingglass Theatre Company's Gglassquerade
Photo: Robert Carl
12. About Face Theatre's Wonka Ball
Photo: Timmy Samuel
13. League of Chicago Theatres Gala
Photo: Kimmy Noonen