A darkly comical musical about six teens bargaining for a second chance at life, exploring themes of life, death, and identity. Book, music, and lyrics are by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The production is directed by Lillian Castillo, who is the original Constance on the...
A Chicago-based musical with book by John Reeger and music and lyrics by Julie Shannon, directed by Patrick Tierney. The show tells the dramatic true story of a Lake Michigan captain who risked his life to share the Christmas spirit.
An in-concert production featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film. This concert collaboration between Metropolis School of the Performing Arts and JAM...
A Chicago Premiere, this new work written by Steven Strafford is a hilarious and heartbreaking family dramedy. The play asks audiences to contend with truths they may be too afraid to name and to laugh at ones they cannot change.
The Neverly Brothers concerts take audiences on a guided musical tour of the birth, near-death, and resurrection of rock n' roll from 1955 to 1965. The show features chronological song sequences, stories behind the music, and vintage wardrobe changes, with renditions of hits by...
The classic musical with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs, with original choreography by Agnes de Mille. A high-spirited romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a tumultuous yet...
Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…
Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…
It was a bold choice for Kokandy’s artistic director Derek Van Barham to stage such a huge musical in the tiny cabaret space at the Chopin Theater. Fortunately, Sondheim’s brilliant score and lyrics are gorgeously delivered in Kokandy’s version.…
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The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989. It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…
The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…
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Hitchcock’s classic reimagined as a whodunnit farce. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, and called an “absurdly enjoyable, gleefully theatrical riff on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film,” by The New York Times. A simple man happens upon a woman who reveals she is a spy in...
It’s a Mardi Gras party with blues, jazz, rock and R & B styles blending together to create that unforgettable Louisiana sound. Creole Stomp travels the country carrying the long tradition of Mississippi River valley Creole music. Hard driving, fast, and smooth the emotion and...
Dennis Regan is an accomplished stand-up comedian. He has performed throughout the country including the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as A&E's Evening at the Improv, Comedy Central and Showtime. He wrote for the Kevin James comedy...
Artists Lounge Live Presents From Vegas With Love starring Jason Watson With powerhouse vocals that soar, the debonair Jason Watson (Broadway, Vegas, National Tour: MAMMA MIA!) transports you to the Golden Era of Entertainment when singers could sing and music was music. Direct...
Harbor Lights have established themselves as the nation's most sought after a cappella Doo Wop acts. Harbor Lights' presentation takes you back to a time when Poodle skirts, sock hops, and juke boxes were the lifestyle of teenagers. The group pays tribute to all the fantastic...
America’s Premier Steely Dan Tribute Experience is Deacon Blues. Based in Chicago, these eleven players honor the music of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker by crafting an amazing replication! The group reads as a “who’s who” of world-class musicians. Currently on tour featuring...
An Operatic Journey Through Europe Journey across the British Isles, down the Blue Danube, and through the Alps without packing your bags! On this musical adventure, you'll experience comedy and drama, waltzing and romance all in one trip. Your tour guides, soprano Sarah Kropski...
Experience the legacy as Steve March-Torme delivers a fresh, dynamic take on enduring songs you already love, in captivating style. With a voice the L.A. Times described as "seductive" and "effortless" Torme sings familiar songs with fresh arrangements backed by his talented...
GayCo Presents 50 States of Gay An original sketch comedy revue bringing laughs to the LGBT-etc community for 19 years, featuring the funniest scenes and songs that GayCo has to offer. Friday, January 8, 2016 • 8:00 P.M. Tickets $25
With his dry wit and smooth vocals, Erich Bergen is a star on a meteoric rise. Bergen is best known for portraying Bob Gaudio of the Four Seasons in the Clint Eastwood directed film Jersey Boys (reprising the role he played onstage in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas)...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Vivaldi & Beyond North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (10/18-10/19) |
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Alison Krauss And Union Station Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia (9/12-9/12) |
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Third Coast Symphony: The 007 Days of Christmas North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (11/29-11/29) |
