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Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays


Get ready to swing into the season with the retro cool of Under the Streetlamp's Hip to the Holidays.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo


The world’s foremost gender-skewing comic ballet, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company famous for its humorous and highly skilled performances ...

UPTOWN
UPTOWN
3/21


Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits ...

Las Cafeteras


From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, ...

Luca Stricagnoli with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer


With over 200 million views on his music videos, Luca Stricagnoli has earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and distinctive guitarists in ...



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Past Shows

Jim Witter's Christmas Memories


ECC Arts Center favorite Jim Witter celebrates the music of Christmases past with Christmas Memories.

Club Cabaret: Make 'Em Laugh
Club Cabaret: Make 'Em Laugh
11/21 - 11/22/2025


Club Cabaret is back at the ECC Arts Center with "Make 'Em Laugh."

The Lord Chamberlain's Men in Twelfth Night


Classics get a fresh twist with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men performing Twelfth Night in authentic Shakespearean style, with an all-male cast and period costumes.

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra: Rags to Riches--Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett


The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra brings their jazz-meets-big band stylings in a tribute to Tony Bennett.

Disenchanted!


Audiences will also enjoy the witty off-Broadway hit Disenchanted!, a hilarious take on fairytale princesses who are fed up with the storybook status quo.

Artrageous
Artrageous
9/26


The wildly imaginative ARTRAGEOUS is a fusion of art, music, theatre, and creativity that’s as colorful as it is captivating.

The Boy Band Project


The Boy Band Project transports you back to a time when the boy band phenomenon dominated pop culture and TRL was appointment TV. Delivered with ...

Comedy with Cathy Ladman


Cathy Ladman’s relatable stand-up presents herself as the self-probing, anxiety-venting person that she is. She has appeared on "The Tonight Show" 10 times and had ...

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in The Mikado


New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has staged numerous productions of The Mikado over the years, bringing their own flair and interpretation.

Going Gershwin by Ryan & Ryan


Ryan & Ryan is a proven hit with audiences of all generations. To sum it up, they make music that inspires.

Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights


Finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent (Season 9), Sons of Serendip not only won the hearts of America during their Finalist run but have since ...

A Bing Crosby Christmas with Broadway's Jared Bradshaw, featuring the music of the Andrews Sisters


‘Tis the season to be jolly as Broadway’s Jared Bradshaw celebrates America’s favorite crooner in a concert that’s one humdinger of a good time!

Chicago Repertory Ballet


Chicago Repertory Ballet is focused on breaking people’s preconceived notions of the art form and bringing dance that defies labels' to the stage.

Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute


Paying homage to those entertainers who sang and danced for the troops during the 1940s, this USO Salute includes a tribute to such artists as ...

Jim Witter: The Long and Winding Road


No wigs. No costumes. Just the timeless classic songs that took four young lads from Liverpool and placed them in the history books as the ...

The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!


The MAGIC of BILL BLAGG LIVE! tour is coming to the ECC Arts Center for one show only at 7 pm on Saturday, Oct. 12! ...

Unforgettable: Songs and Stories from the Great American Songbook Featuring the Jodi Beach Trio


“Timeless” best describes a Jodi Beach performance. Music that is as alive today as it was when first created, enjoyed by audiences young and old.

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico & Elgin Symphony Orchestra


For the first time ever, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will share a stage with Mariachi Herencia de Mexico for an unforgettable performance.

Hollywood Revisited


Experience what it's like to watch the stars walk the red carpet as your favorite Tinseltown classics come to life in this stunning musical revue. ...

The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Chants for Peace & Healing


For the past 30 years, the Mystical Arts of Tibet tours by the monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery have crossed the glove to offer authentic, ...

Trailblazing Women of Country


Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and ...

Bachelors of Broadway


This brand-new, three-man act features lush symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classical musicals like Wicked , The Phantom of the Opera , Jersey ...

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in The Mikado


The Mikado is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most famous and frequently performed operettas. Premiering in 1885, it remains a classic of the genre. Set ...

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown


ECC Musical Theatre presents You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Feb. 23-March 3, 2024. Based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz. Book, Music ...

Chicago Tap Theatre


Chicago Tap Theatre is a vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and to take tap ...

Going Gershwin by Ryan & Ryan


Ryan & Ryan is a dynamic father-son piano duo that blends classic and contemporary music into an enthralling concert experience. From Rachmaninoff to Gershwin to ...

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater


Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, celebrates its 48th season as the premier Spanish dance company and center in the ...

Artists Lounge Live Presents The 12 Dames of Christmas


Chicago's award-winning songstress Angela Ingersoll brings her merry musical romp back to Elgin! Ingersoll captures the iconbic voices of the holiday season including a rockin' ...

Lisa Rock in


While The Carpenters are known for more than a dozen chart-topping hits, they also won over thgeir fans with their Christmas celebrations. Singer and playwright ...

Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers


Add dinner for $31 by ECC's reknown Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program. Reserve your space by Nov. 6! Five-time Grammy Award-winner Victor Wooten has been ...

Nobuntu
Nobuntu
10/28


Nobuntu, the female a cappela quartet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from tradtional Zimbabwean songs to afro jazz ...

Pat Hazell's The Wonder Bread Years


This fresh and funny salute to Americana starring Pat Hazell (former Seinfeld writer) is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between standup ...

Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project


Grounded in science. Elevated by art. Igniting response. Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project confronts a planet under seige and a future in peril, inspiring audiences ...

Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project


Grounded in science, elevated by art, igniting response — this project confronts a planet under siege and a future in peril, inspiring audiences to change ...

Hiplet Ballerinas


Chicago-based Hiplet Ballerinas fuse classical pointe technique with urban dance styles including African, Latin, and Hip-Hop. Their show was specifically designed to make ballet accessible ...

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders


A magical experience that blends art and illusion, inspiring audience to find beauty and wonder in everyday life. He stumped Penn & Teller twice on ...

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders


A magical experience that blends art and illusion, inspiring audience to find beauty and wonder in everyday life. He stumped Penn & Teller twice on ...

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders


A magical experience that blends art and illusion, inspiring audience to find beauty and wonder in everyday life. He stumped Penn & Teller twice on ...

Jim Witter - The Piano Man


The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970s - year by year, hit by hit - from the songbooks of Billy Joel and ...

Jim Witter - The Piano Men


The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970s - year by year, hit by hit - from the songbooks of Billy Joel and ...

Jen Kober
Jen Kober
2/18


Jen Kober is originally from Lake Charles, LA, and has energetically bounded onto the national stage bringing crowds to their feet with her original blend ...

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters


Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly ...

Someday At Christmas: John-Mark McGaha


Celebrate the holiday season as acclaimed singer, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist John-Mark McGaha shares Stevie Wonder’s musical messages of joy, love, and peace on earth. Talented, ...

Clay S. Jenkinson


An unforgettable tribute to the life and work of the greatest writer in the English language. This 90-minute performance features the recitation of great moments ...

The Arcadian Wild


Nashville-based, Billboard bluegrass artist The Arcadian Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary in order to create ...

How Sweet It Is! Grammy-winner Steve Leslie sings James Taylor


Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of James Taylor during this authentic and spellbinding performance. Leslie will have you singing ...

Videos


Irving Berlin's White Christmas in Chicago Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) Tracker
RCSA presents A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol in Chicago RCSA presents A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol
Raue Center For The Arts (11/21 - 12/7) Tracker
Jingle Belles Comedy in Chicago Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) Tracker
Miracle on South Division Street in Chicago Miracle on South Division Street
Citadel Theatre (11/14 - 12/14) Tracker
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Amadeus in Chicago Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) Tracker
A Carpenters Christmas in Chicago A Carpenters Christmas
Raue Center For The Arts (12/10 - 12/10) Tracker
A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret in Chicago A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13)

CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW Tracker
Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays in Chicago Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) Tracker
American English in Chicago American English
Raue Center For The Arts (12/31 - 12/31)
The Long Christmas Dinner in Chicago The Long Christmas Dinner
Bramble Arts Loft (12/1 - 12/28)
Christmas with C.S. Lewis in Chicago Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (12/16 - 12/21)
Greenroom Improv in Chicago Greenroom Improv
Raue Center For The Arts (3/28 - 3/28)
Huey and the News Tribute in Chicago Huey and the News Tribute
Raue Center For The Arts (1/9 - 1/9)
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