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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 ...

DREAMGIRLS
DREAMGIRLS
12/6 - 12/7/2024


"Dreamgirls" is a dazzling musical that follows the journey of a young female singing trio from Chicago, called "The Dreams," as they navigate the competitive ...

Leroy and Lucy
Leroy and Lucy
10/24 - 12/15/2024


Two lost souls meet at a crossroads, in the dead of night, deep in the Mississippi of it all.

A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise
11/12 - 11/24/2024


The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in an uplifting new musical featuring all his hit songs, including “Sweet Caroline,” ...

André Mehmari


To music lovers and critics in Brazil, *André Mehmari* is a musical wonder and a source of national pride. To the ear, imagine a meeting ...

Bach's Christmas Oratorio


From the opening chorus’s joyful, exuberant trumpets and timpani, the Christmas story unfolds in dramatic narrative, moving arias, and stirring chorales. Dame Jane Glover brings ...

Bad Sneakers Orchestra


*The Bad Sneakers Orchestra* is a tribute band formed in 2010 by Chicago bassist Paul Martin with an ambitious mission statement: to faithfully recreate the ...

Bottle Fly
10/17 - 11/24/2024


Bottle Fly, written by Jacqueline Goldfinger and directed by Eileen Dixon, explores the complexities of love against the backdrop of queer survival in the Everglades. ...

Bottle Fly
Bottle Fly
10/17 - 11/24/2024


CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s Bottle Fly, directed by Co-Artistic Director Eileen Dixon, October 17 ...

Boy Gets Girl
Boy Gets Girl
11/1 - 11/24/2024


A mystery thriller by Rebecca Gilman. The life of a successful career woman takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly innocent blind date spirals into ...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl,  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman ...


Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman ...

Doctor Voynich and Her Children
11/21 - 11/24/2024


Doctor Voynich and Her Children is a thought-provoking production presented by the UIS Performing Arts Center in collaboration with Coalescence Theatre Project. This play delves ...

DOGS
DOGS
11/1 - 11/24/2024


Five women compete in the 4th of July National Hot Dog Eating Contest. How far are they willing to go?

Elf-the Musical Jr.
11/21 - 11/24/2024


A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. ...

Fiddler On The Roof
11/21 - 11/24/2024


Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ...


Daryl Nitz and George Howe are set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed cabaret show at the Hemmens in Elgin. Known for their ...

Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
11/23 - 11/24/2024


Featuring Original choreography by Ruth Page Additional choreography by Larry Long, Dolores Long, and Birute Barodicaite Directed by Victor Alexander This beloved holiday family classic ...

Bach's Christmas Oratorio


From the opening chorus’s joyful, exuberant trumpets and timpani, the Christmas story unfolds in dramatic narrative, moving arias, and stirring chorales. Dame Jane Glover brings ...

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
11/15 - 11/27/2024


Come along with Jack and his best friend Carmelita (a Spanish-speaking cow), as they try to save their village from a crazy giant! Along the ...

Seussical Jr.
11/27 - 11/27/2024


Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical jr, a fantastical ...

Heartache Tonight


Heartache Tonight Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 7:00PM Tickets: $40 / $45 / $49* RaueNOW: $28 / $31.50 / $34.30* Close your eyes and you’ll ...

Jefferey Cooke - My Christmas Spectacular 2024!


Jefferey Cooke- “ My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” Jefferey Cooke and his “My Christmas Spectacular!” return to the Venus Cabaret Theater for a third holiday season! ...

The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
11/9 - 11/30/2024


Considered one of the greatest operas ever written, The Marriage of Figaro is a compelling study of human relationships with a matchless score. As the ...

Annie
Annie
11/12 - 12/1/2024


Little Orphan Annie's coming to town! *ANNIE* is a celebration of family, optimism and how spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks ...

ANNIE
ANNIE
11/12 - 12/1/2024


The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12 ...

ANNIE Returns To Chicago This Holiday Season!


The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE  returns to Chicago this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12 through ...


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