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Photos: Disney's FROZEN At The Encore Musical Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

The Encore will present a new professional production of FROZEN, directed by Artistic Director Dan Cooney. The staging features University of Michigan Musical Theatre seniors in leading roles and includes a full live orchestra. See photos of the production.

Disney's FROZEN Begins At The Encore Musical Theatre Company This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

WEST SIDE STORY Begins Limited Run at The Encore Musical Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present West Side Story, the groundbreaking Broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, running for a strictly limited five weeks from June 5 through July 6 on The Encore's Maas Main Stage. 

Review: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 11, 2024

What did our critic think of CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts?

Photos: Music Theater Works' CAROUSEL
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Music Theater Works’ second production of its 2024 season, Carousel, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie is now playing through August 18. Check out photos here!

Full Cast Announced For Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Kokandy Productions has announced the full cast for their revival of INTO THE WOODS, running from October 10 to December 22, 2024, at The Chopin Theatre. Learn who is in the cast and how to get tickets.

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For Rodgers And Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Music Theater Works reveals the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of CAROUSEL, running from August 8 to 18.

Cast and Creative Team Set for CAROUSEL at Music Theatre Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for the second production of its 2024 season, Carousel. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by Joshua Wright - May 8, 2024

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom with her husband and songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, and how she went on to become one of the most successful singers, songwriters and musicians in contemporary music history. 

Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

Not so far away is Paramount Theatre’s 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, with two wins, plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Paramount will pull out all the stops in this season-finale jukebox musical celebration of one our most beloved music icons ever. See photos from the production!

Video: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre Aurora
by Joshua Wright - Feb 21, 2024

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre's new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Aurora's Paramount Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Paramount Theatre will present its 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Performances are April 24-June 16.

Photos: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024

Paramount Theatre is ringing in 2024 with a new production of the coming-of-age tale Billy Elliot: The Musical, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. Performances run through March 24, 2024. Check out production photos here!

Cast Announced for BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL at Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 3, 2023

Paramount Theatre rings in 2024 with an inspired new production of this popular coming-of-age tale, set to the music of Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Trent Stork. Performances are February 7-March 24, 2024. Opening Night is Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Learn more about the cast here!

Review: BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works At The North Shore For The Performing Arts
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Oct 23, 2023

?This is the premise of Brigadoon, the current production by Music Theater Works at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Lerner and Loewe’s 1947 musical about the mythical Scottish village is given new life by director and board member Sasha Gerritson.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Music Theater Works' BRIGADOON
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

Check out opening night photos from Music Theater Works’ production of Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon here!

Review: BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Oct 22, 2023

What did our critic think of BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts?

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2023

Discover the magic of BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works with exclusive photos and video footage. Step into the enchanting world of this beloved musical and get a sneak peek of the captivating performances and stunning visuals. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the timeless story brought to life on stage.

Music Theater Works Reveals Cast and Creative Team For BRIGADOON
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for its fourth production in the 2023 season, Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, October 19 – November 12. 

Photos: GREASE Opens 2023-2024 Season At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2023

Drury Lane Theatre opened its incredible 2023-2024 season with the song and dance spectacular Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. See photos from the production!