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PARAMOUNT THEATRE

8 E Galena Blvd, Suite 230
Aurora, IL 60506
6308966666

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Upcoming Shows

MrBallen: Lights out Live
MrBallen: Lights out Live
Jun 19

Miscellaneous...

Hell's Kitchen
Jul 21 – Jul 26, 2026
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Aug 22 – Sep 12, 2026

It’s time to believe in magic again. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an...

Water for Elephants
Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2026

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS comes to vivid life on Broadway in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical. After losing what matters most,...

Oh, Mary!
Nov 3 – Nov 8, 2026
The Outsiders
Nov 27 – Dec 6, 2026

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This...

Beauty and the Beast
Dec 22 – Jan 3, 2027

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences...

Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Jan 19 – Jan 24, 2027

Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on...

SIX (Boleyn Tour)
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Apr 20 – Apr 25, 2027

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their...

The Sound of Music
Jun 1 – Jun 6, 2027

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers &...



Review: WE AIN’T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL at Village Theatre


by Jay Irwin - May 23, 2026

Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing. Some love them, some hate them. For me, it all depends on if you have an affinity for the music of the subjects, plus it needs a strong book. And then there’s the current show from Village Theatre, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Pa...

Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre


by Shelley Dean - May 18, 2026

It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera. Of course, I knew the iconic songs and had seen countless clips over the years, but experiencing the production live on stage for the first time was entirely different, haunting, and spine-chillin...

Review: CARMEN at McCaw Hall


by Erica Miner - May 03, 2026

The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work...

Review: APPROPRIATE at The Seattle Rep


by Jay Irwin - April 16, 2026

Dear Readers, why do we like shows about dysfunctional families? I posit that it’s one of two reasons. Either we are reveling in knowing that your family isn’t that bad or watching as more of a catharsis of seeing a family like yours get through their dysfunction. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Je...

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre


by Shelley Dean - April 09, 2026

Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables. With sweeping, unforgettable melodies and a story that has resonated across generations, the 2026 National Tour delivers a theatrical experience that leaves audiences deeply impacted. The Paramount Theatre is fortunate to host one o...

Review: GREASE at Village Theatre


by Jay Irwin - March 28, 2026

Dear Readers, “Grease” may be the word at Village Theatre right now, but don’t expect to hear that song from the movie, as the movie does stray from the original stage show from Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. But we’ll get into that in a bit....

Review: MARY JANE at The Seattle Rep


by Jay Irwin - March 26, 2026

Dear Readers, we’ve all had to, or will have to, deal with an ailing loved one. But with luck that span where we devote extra time and care or even time in the hospital will be temporary and brief. A broken bone or a minor surgery, if the gods are kind. But what happens when that medical malady be...

Review: PATTI LUPONE: MATTERS OF THE HEART at Benaroya Hall


by Shelley Dean - March 07, 2026

To no one's surprise, Patti LuPone delivers an extraordinary performance. With her undeniable stage presence, powerful voice, and a heartfelt program, her one-woman show, Matters of the Heart, captivated the audience at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on February 27. From the moment she stepped onto the st...

Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Village Theatre


by Shelley Dean - February 06, 2026

Mysterious and mischievous are two words that ensure a pretty good time when it comes to a night at the theater. Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is the embodiment of these words. Skillfully directed by Adam Immerwahr, Village Theatre’s production of the live-action mystery is...

Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall


by Erica Miner - January 20, 2026

Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one....

Past Shows

Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Apr 7 – Apr 19, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to...

Videos


The Play That Goes Wrong in Seattle The Play That Goes Wrong
Seattle Rep Theater (6/11-6/28)
RAGTIME in Seattle RAGTIME
Village Theatre (9/15-10/18)
No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownup  World Cup Editions in Seattle No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownup World Cup Editions
Unexpected Productions (6/13-6/13)
KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition in Seattle KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition
Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE (7/17-8/02)
RAGTIME in Seattle RAGTIME
Village Theatre (10/24-11/15)
Come From Away in Seattle Come From Away
Village Theatre (11/10-12/20)
Conscience in Seattle Conscience
Taproot Theatre (9/16-10/24)
Barefoot in the Park in Seattle Barefoot in the Park
Taproot Theatre (5/13-6/20)
Wizard of Oz Original Musical in Seattle Wizard of Oz Original Musical
TPS Center Theatre at Seattle Center (5/30-5/31)
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical in Seattle Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Schuler Performing Arts Center (6/26-7/05)