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UPTOWN
UPTOWN
Mar 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
Las Cafeteras
Mar 27

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
Luca Stricagnoli with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer
Apr 10

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...



Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026

When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...

Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026

Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....

Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026

THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...

Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026

What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...

Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026

Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.


by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026

What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...

Review: STEREOPHONIC National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - January 29, 2026

David Adjmi’s STEREOPHONIC pulls back the curtain on making a rock album — with all of the minute details, inane band member conversations, and painstaking, spirited artistic conversations that come with it. It centers on an unnamed Fleetwood Mac-esque band in the late 1970s as they record (and ...

Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago


by Zac Thriffiley - January 28, 2026

Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works....

Past Shows

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Jan 31

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
Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays
Dec 12

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
Jim Witter's Christmas Memories
Dec 6

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
Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2025

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

The Lord Chamberlain's Men in Twelfth Night
The Lord Chamberlain's Men in Twelfth Night
Oct 24

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: Rags to Riches--Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett
Oct 18

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

Disenchanted!
Disenchanted!
Oct 11

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
Sep 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
Mar 28

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
Comedy with Cathy Ladman
Mar 22

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 in The Mikado
Mar 14

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
"Going Gershwin" by Ryan & Ryan
Feb 8

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
Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
Dec 13

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
A Bing Crosby Christmas with Broadway's Jared Bradshaw, featuring the music of the Andrews Sisters
Dec 7

‘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
Nov 23

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
Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute
Nov 12

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
Jim Witter: The Long and Winding Road
Oct 25

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!
Oct 12

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
Unforgettable: Songs and Stories from the Great American Songbook Featuring the Jodi Beach Trio
Sep 24

“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
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico & Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Sep 21

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

Hollywood Revisited
Hollywood Revisited
Apr 13

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
The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Chants for Peace & Healing
Apr 12

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
Trailblazing Women of Country
Apr 5

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
Bachelors of Broadway
Mar 16

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
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in The Mikado
Mar 14

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
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Feb 23 – Mar 3, 2024

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
Feb 10

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
"Going Gershwin" by Ryan & Ryan
Feb 8

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 Español Spanish Dance Theater
Jan 27

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
Artists Lounge Live Presents The 12 Dames of Christmas
Dec 15

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
Lisa Rock in
Dec 2

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
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers
Nov 11

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
Oct 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
Pat Hazell's The Wonder Bread Years
Oct 14

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
Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project
Oct 6

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
Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project
Oct 6

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
Hiplet Ballerinas
Apr 28

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
Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders
Mar 18

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
Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders
Mar 18

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
Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders
Mar 18

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
Jim Witter - The Piano Man
Feb 25

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
Jim Witter - The Piano Men
Feb 25

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
Feb 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
Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters
Feb 11

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
Someday At Christmas: John-Mark McGaha
Dec 10

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
Clay S. Jenkinson
Nov 19

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
The Arcadian Wild
Oct 29

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
How Sweet It Is! Grammy-winner Steve Leslie sings James Taylor
Oct 22

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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