Review: 52 LOVERS at Chicago Magic Lounge
52 Lovers is a thoroughly entertaining, surprisingly introspective, and profoundly motivational show, complete with a dash of subtle absurdist humor, plenty of magical amazement, and all around simple fun.…
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Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Catalyst Ranch
Enter a freight elevator off the back alley of Randolph Street and step into the eclectic space that is the Catalyst Ranch Studio, a venue that perfectly sets the tone for JK Entertainment’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, directed by Arlo Kiss and text by John Cameron Mitchell.…
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre ends its 26th season with an all-time classic, bringing an impressive production of The Wizard of Oz to its stage.…
Review: Gwydion Theatre's DRY POWDER at Greenhouse Theater Center
Dry Powder gives us a bleak glance at the logic and operations that run the American economy and ruin American lives in this fast-paced allegory of how money can corrupt.…
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL
Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 51st Anniversary season with Oscar Wilde’s smashing comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. First produced in 1895, the play is memorable from Wilde’s fast wit and the farcical parody of the English upper class. Oak Park’s production of Earnest, directe…
Review: SUFFS Musical Tour at Broadway In Chicago
All in all, Suffs musical nails the intent and the tremendous hard work of the women involved in the suffrage movement, but it mainly lacks emotion. I wanted Suffs to be more emotionally evocative and less of a history lesson.…
Review: HAMLET at Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park IL
The curtain rises on Oak Park Festival Theatre’s 51st Anniversary Season with the production of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy Hamlet. With over 50 years in Austen Gardens, the company presents the play with detail, intelligence, emotion and charm for the audience to enjoy.…
Review: REALITY DETOX: THE IMPROV EXPERIENCE at The Second City E.t.c.
The Second City e.t.c.’s 50th revue Reality Detox promises more improv than ever before. While originally billed as an all-improv piece, ensemble members Kennedy Baldwin, Anna Portnick, Chas Lilly, Max Thomas (appearing in his second e.t.c revue), Annie Sullivan, and Riley Woolen haven’t quite m…
Review: THEATRE EVOLVE'S NATIVE GARDENS at The Den Theatre
Theatre Evolve brings the beauty of nature and clash of comedy in their current production of Native Gardens at the Den Theatre. Premiering at the Cincinnati Playhouse on January 23, 2016, playwright Karen Zacarías has become one of the most produced Latina playwrights in the United States. While c…
Review: ICEBOY! at Goodman Theatre
Iceboy! is an absolute riot. It’s a truly original and genuinely laugh-out-loud new musical comedy featuring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.…
Past Shows
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...
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,...
UPTOWN
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...
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...
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.
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 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
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 Boys, 42nd...
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 heralded...
Nobuntu
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 — 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...
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 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...
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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"Gus and Alice" Greenhouse Theater Center (8/14-8/23) |
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Paula Poundstone Raue Center For The Arts (9/12-9/12) VIDEOS |
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American English Raue Center For The Arts (12/31-12/31) |
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Shreya Ghoshal NOW Arena (9/11-9/11) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Pete the Cat North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (11/12-12/11) PHOTOS |
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Halloween Night Blood Rave Ft FeedME BaseCamp Pub (10/31-11/01) |