Raue Center Shares A Sneak Peek at the 2017 - 2018 Season

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to share a sneak peek of their 2017 - 2018 season! The upcoming season features something for everyone to enjoy, with exciting programming ranging from nationally touring acts and Broadway musicals to local favorites and holiday traditions! More programming will be announced soon! Subscribe to Raue Center's email newsletter for the most up to date information on the 2017 - 2018 season!

"The Raue Center board, staff, 100+ corporate partners and volunteers are very excited to continue to bring arts and culture to Crystal Lake - a great place to live and enjoy the arts," says Executive Director Richard Kuranda. "This town continues to grow and it is with that energy in mind that we planned our 2017 - 2018 season. The upcoming season has something for everyone and we couldn't be more proud. We invite all to experience a night at Raue Center and make sure to visit one of the fabulous restaurants and pubs located a few steps away! Come out and be part of the arts!"

Highlights of Raue Center's 2017 - 2018 season include an improvised sketch comedy show featuring "Saturday Night Live" alum Jim Belushi (9/22), master storyteller Garrison Keillor (9/24), "Cocktail Hour: The Show" by Ballets with a Twist (11/11) and a debate featuring historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson (11/18).

The upcoming season will also feature a variety of hit tribute shows including "One Night in Memphis" (6/17), Heartache Tonight: An Eagles Tribute (11/25) and another close glimpse into the Beatles' vast history book from American English (1/6).

Popular Raue Center programs like Williams Street Rep Comedy and Lucy's Comedy Cafe will continue in the upcoming season. Shows such as "Nothin' Up My Sleeve" (11/4), Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (12/8), Voices in Harmony's "Sing Along Messiah" (12/9) and "The Nutcracker" with Berkshire Ballet Theatre (12/16 - 12/17) will also return for another year!

The season will also feature two hit Broadway musicals, produced by Williams Street Repertory, Raue Center's professional in-house theatre company, "Guys and Dolls" (6/30 - 7/23) and "Little Shop of Horrors" (10/6 - 10/29). More WSRep shows will be announced as the season continues!

Tickets are now on sale to RaueNOW Members and will be available to the public on May 23. Tickets may be purchased online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

About Raue Center For The Arts

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its For 16 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Ill., is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.

About Williams Street Repertory

Williams Street Repertory is a non-profit theatre company located in Crystal Lake, Ill. Over the past six years, WSR has built a reputation for artistic excellence as one of Illinois' leading producing theatres. WSR is dedicated to sustaining an artistic process of innovative and emotionally charged work, telling diverse stories and creating an in-house Production Company of well-respected artists. Since opening, WSR has presented more than 25 productions with a wide range of appeal, from Chicago premieres and international debuts to holiday favorites. In 2016, WSR entered into a contract with Actors' Equity Association, making WSR the only professional theatre company in McHenry County. WSR is dedicated to its mission of producing diverse and emotionally charged stories that deepen the cultural richness of our community and our region. WSR was made possible through support provided by Susen Håakansson Berg and James C. Berg, the City of Crystal Lake, ComEd, McHenry County Community Foundation and Epic Repertory Theater Company. For additional information, visit wsrep.org.

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