Jim Corti News

If your family is making a to-do list for the holidays, check it twice to make sure it includes the must-see seasonal classic A Christmas Carol, and a family-friendly, winter break presentation of The Magic of Bill Blagg, both playing at the beautiful Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora this December.

If your family is making a to-do list for the holidays, check it twice to make sure it includes the must-see seasonal classic A Christmas Carol, and a family-friendly, winter break presentation of The Magic of Bill Blagg, both playing at the beautiful Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora this December.

Love, loss and the ultimate sacrifice...be a part of Paramount Theatre's remarkable, emotionally charged staging of Miss Saigon, one of the most epic productions of modern musical theater. Directed by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Jim Corti, Miss Saigon is the second installment in the Paramount's 'Better than Broadway' 2013-14 Broadway series. Performances are now thorugh November 24, 2013 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, Ill. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Big local openings ('Miss Saigon,' 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'Mary Poppins'), holiday fare like Menken's 'A Christmas Carol,' the return of 'We Three Lizas' and more, season announcements from MTC and LOW, plus the Season Of Concern CD and a BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards deadline!

The Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora, Illinois, invites families, schools, scout troops, daycare centers and kids' clubs to enjoy an affordable, entertaining and educational live theater experience at any of its 2013-14 family presentations, announced today.

Directed by Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Jim Corti, Miss Saigon is the second installment in the Paramount's 'Better than Broadway' 2013-14 Broadway series. Performances are October 30-November 24, 2013 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, Ill.Press opening is Saturday, November 2 at 8 p.m.

The Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora, Illinois, invites families, schools, scout troops, daycare centers and kids' clubs to enjoy an affordable, entertaining and educational live theater experience at any of its 2013-14 family presentations, announced today.

Last March, the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, caused a big stir among its nearly 20,000 subscribers by revealing a blockbuster line-up for its 2013-14 Broadway Subscription Series: IN THE HEIGHTS (September 11-October 6, 2013); MISS SAIGON (October 30-November 24, 2013); 42ND STREET (January 15-February 9, 2014); and RENT (March 12-April 6, 2014).

Aurora's Paramount Theatre will launch its third Broadway subscription series this September with the first local professional staging of In the Heights, one of Broadway's most acclaimed contemporary musicals, a potent reminder of the importance of chasing one's dreams, and the show all of Chicago will be talking about this fall. Performances are September 11 through October 6, 2013. Press opening is Saturday, September 14 at 8 p.m.

At age 15, Peter Noone reached international fame as 'Herman,' lead singer of the legendary '60s pop band Herman's Hermits. Beloved by screaming teens thanks to Noone's good looks and big hits like I'm Into Something Good and Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, Herman's Hermits were dubbed 'the original British Invasion band' and went on to sell more than 60 million recordings, racking up seven gold albums along the way.

At age 15, Peter Noone reached international fame as 'Herman,' lead singer of the legendary '60s pop band Herman's Hermits. Beloved by screaming teens thanks to Noone's good looks and big hits like I'm Into Something Good and Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, Herman's Hermits were dubbed 'the original British Invasion band' and went on to sell more than 60 million recordings, racking up seven gold albums along the way.

STOMP will play the Paramount Theatre in Aurora tonight, April 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 4 p.m.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Fiddler' and the Paramount triumph and make plans, two Sondheim shows next year from Gary Griffin, the return of 'Hank Williams' and 'Last Five Years,' 'Parade' and 'Pirates' in short runs, and two Victorian musical dramas, spanning the pond...and more!

The newest tradition in Aurora is enjoying critically acclaimed, smash hit, 'Better than Broadway' musicals in the beautiful 1,888-seat Paramount Theatre in the heart of the city's growing downtown business district. Next, the Paramount wraps only the second season of itsself-produced Broadway musical series with the all-time family classic, Fiddler on the Roof. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production in the photos below!

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora has announced its 2013-14 season of four self-produced musicals.

Fiddler on the Roof, with Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and Book by Joseph Stein, will be directed by Jim Corti, tonight, March 6 - 24, 2013 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Ill.