Emma is fighting cancer, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois and the Goodman teamed up to make her dream come true.
The young starlet is an eighth grader at Baker Demonstration School.
The holiday spirit was in the air as one young girl's wish came true Sunday. Emma Cohen, 13, was more than ready for her big moment as she appeared on stage at the Goodman Theatre for the matinee performance of "A Christmas Carol."