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Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BE at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Mar 20, 2025

The newest production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It’s the story of “12” year olds competing in a spelling bee. Under the direction of Jeff Award-winning Stephen Schellhardt and a set designed by Lauren M. Nichols showcasing a gymnasium, this group of actors brings forth the anxieties, awkwardness, innocence, doubt, fear and ultimately joy of this age group.

Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

The Beautiful City Project's October cabaret, THAT’S WHAT SHE SANG, was held at the picturesque Den Theatre, the evening featured an all-femme cast, singing comedy songs from the musical theatre canon. Check out photos from the event. 

Cast Set for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG All-Femme Cabaret at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG, an all-femme cabaret at The Den Theatre. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Sep 1, 2024

“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6, 2024.  

Photos: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024

Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!

Paramount Theatre Goes THE FULL MONTY To Launch Its 13th Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Paramount Theatre kicks off its 13th Broadway Series with THE FULL MONTY, a musical about blue-collar steelworkers turned male strippers, running from August 21 to October 6.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Welcomes The Cast Of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE.

The Beautiful City Project Will Host March Cabaret CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its interactive March cabaret, CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. With over 30 performers coming ready with 3 60-second cuts of songs, the audience will choose which of the 3 songs it wants to hear throughout the night.

The Beautiful City Project's CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE to be Presented in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024

The Beautiful City Project has revealed the cast of its interactive March cabaret. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2024

Take a look behind-the-scenes at rehearsal with Mary Zimmerman and the talented cast and musicians in THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE. Already extended through March 17, this brand new theatrical adaption of Mozart’s beloved opera is on stage now.

Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jan 23, 2024

Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes 'The Matchbox Magic Flute' a unique operatic experience. 

Cast Set For THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at the Goodman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the Goodman Theatre's production of Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute! Performances will run February 10 – March 10, 2024 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.

Sneak Peek! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Now Playing at Paramount Theatre
by Team BWW - Sep 27, 2023

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house – is now performing Little Shop of Horrors.

Photos: First Look at Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Check out a first look at production photos from Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running through October 15!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023

Get a first look at the cast of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre's 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, running August 30-October 15. 

Cast & Creatives Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre - the nation’s largest musical theater subscription house - has revealed the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors.

Video: Watch 'Moments In The Woods' & 'It Takes Two' from INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Alan Henry - Feb 16, 2023

Paramount Theatre has released additional clips of for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023. Get an extended look at the production!

Video: First Look at Natalie Weiss and More in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2023

Paramount Theatre has released a video preview for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023.

Photos: First Look at Natalie Weiss and More in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023

Paramount Theatre has release production photos for Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, which runs through March 19, 2023. Check out the photos here!

Natalie Weiss to Star as 'The Witch' in INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023

Up next in Paramount Theatre’s 2022-23 Broadway Series is Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s brilliant reimagining of the Grimm Brothers fairy tales, February 1-March 19, 2023.