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Legally Blonde, The Musical
Legally Blonde, The Musical
12/19 - 12/29/2024


Music Theater Works is proud to present the final production of its 2024 season, Legally Blonde: The Musical, in the North Theatre at the North ...

Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet
9/15 - 12/29/2024


Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in ...

The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
11/6 - 1/12/2025


Dive beneath the waves with Ariel, a young mermaid with a captivating voice and an insatiable curiosity, as she defies her father and makes a ...

Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical


Paramount Theatre presents the Midwest Regional Premiere of Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical, running from October 30 to January 19. Emily Kristen Morris makes her ...

Elton Rohn


Elton Rohn, North America’s premier tribute to Elton John, will perform at Raue Center For The Arts on December 31, 2024. Known for their exceptional ...

Fairytale of New York
Fairytale of New York
12/17 - 12/18/2024


Fairytale of New York The Ultimate Irish Inspired Christmas Concert After three sell out tours in Ireland and the United Kingdom, join us on a ...

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK
12/17 - 12/18/2024


FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK is an Irish-inspired Christmas concert that brings festive cheer to the stage. Direct from Dublin and London's West End, the show ...

Miracle at Century High School


Miracle at Century High School  is an original Christmas musical making its world premiere at The Annoyance Theatre. When the principal of a scandal-plagued high ...

Miracle at Century High School


Miracle at Century High School  is an original Christmas musical making its world premiere at The Annoyance Theatre. When the principal of a scandal-plagued high ...

3rd Coast Brass presents A Very Brass Christmas


3rd Coast Brass presents "A Very Brass Christmas" Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024 Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour Showtime: 7PM Tickets: Advanced- $30 | VIP ...

Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts


Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble traverse through time from the medieval age ...

Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - December 2024


CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Every month, Las Locas Comedy celebrate all the badass women in our lives with a hot night of all-loca comedy.

A Very Aretha Christmas with LaShera Moore


Chicago Native, Singer, Lyricist, Actress, EMC (Equity Membership Candidate), member of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals, and Graduate from Columbia College Chicago, where she received her ...

Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts


Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble traverse through time from the medieval age ...

Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts


Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble traverse through time from the medieval age ...

Holly Jolly Jamboree Class
Holly Jolly Jamboree Class
11/13 - 12/20/2024


Weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, November 13 - December 21 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Memorial Opera House Holly Jolly Jamboree is our LimeLights holiday ...

The Nutcracker- Sensory Performance


Engage Dance Theater Presents The Nutcracker FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 | 6:00PM TICKETS* $25 Adults $17 Students A SWEET HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! ...

Baritone & the Live Jazz Ensemble


Baritone, is an American award winning Jazz &Soul recording artist. Adeep and soulful jazz vocalist, Baritones style is a homage to the great legendary singers ...

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Shani, Shostakovich & Brahms


Brimming with wry wit and affectionate warmth, Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto was a gift for his teenage son. Here, it’s a showcase for the brilliant ...

Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts


Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble traverse through time from the medieval age ...

It's A Wonderful Life Radio Play


The Dickensian tale of George Bailey, a savings and loan manager who spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of ...


Mannheim Steamroller Christmas returns to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 21, featuring the distinctive sounds of Chip Davis and his ensemble. With over ...

Sabado Night Laughs - December 2024


Is the year really almost over? Now’s the time to check out Sabado Night Laughs! Every month, Las Locas Comedy & Pa Fuera Productions hosts ...

The 3rd Annual Feo (Ugly) Holiday Sweater Comedy Show


We’re heading back to the ‘Burbs!! Las Locas Comedy & Pa Fuera Productions are excited to host the 3rd Annual Feo Holiday Sweater Comedy Show! We’re ready ...

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE® A John Denver Christmas


Rocky Mountain High Experience® A John Denver Christmas  starring Rick Schuler, America’s Top John Denver Tribute, is an intimate experience that will take you back ...

A Bright Room Called Day
A Bright Room Called Day
12/12 - 12/22/2024


By Tony Kushner Set against the backdrop of 1930's Germany, this gripping drama follows a group of artists and activists as they navigate the rise ...

Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol'


Jeff Award-Winner Blake Montgomery is proud to present Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, December ...


Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story ...

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus


MO WILLEMS' EXCITABLE PIGEON SPARKS HOLIDAY HAVOC! CHICAGO – Building on two years of outstanding reviews, sold-out performances, and extraordinary attendance at weekday school matinees, ...

Holiday Brass and Choral Concerts


Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble traverse through time from the medieval age ...


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