23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Chicago.
Paramount Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Mean Girls, running August 26 through October 11, 2026, directed by Devon Hayakawa in their Paramount solo directorial debut. Based on the 2004 film and featuring a book by Tina Fey with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell...
The hilarious celebration of women and the change, this uplifting production includes musical parodies from the ‘60s and ‘70s and ‘80s such as "Puff, My God I'm Draggin" and the disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake." This joyful musical parody will have you cheering and...
Menopause The Musical is a hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, celebrating 25 years of laughter and sisterhood. The show follows four women at a lingerie sale who bond over shared experiences including memory loss, hot flashes, night...
Behind The Scream is a live event featuring a 30th anniversary screening of the iconic horror film Scream, followed by an in-depth moderated interview and Q&A with David Arquette, who played Dewey Riley in the franchise. Arquette will share insights, anecdotes, and reflections...
Paramount Theatre presents a world premiere reimagining of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Trent Stork. This all-ages production brings a fresh take on the beloved holiday classic to downtown Aurora's historic Paramount Theatre. Running November 11...
A world premiere adaptation of The Christmas Carol is part of Paramount Theatre's 2026-27 Broadway Series.
Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical, comes to Paramount Theatre February 10 through March 28, 2027. Directed by Trent Stork, this production is part of Paramount's 15th Broadway Series season.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the finale of Paramount Theatre's 15th Broadway Series, running April 28 through June 15, 2027. This production, directed by Matthew Silar, sets the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical in the 1980s. The show follows...
Operation Mincemeat is an absolute smash. I adore this inventive and fun musical. It’s extremely original, and it’s the kind of show that gives me hope for the future of new one-of-a-kind musicals like it. Written by David Cummings, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts, Operation Mince…
Chopin in Winter is an imaginative work of art for those with an acquired taste of deep storytelling combined with some of the most beautiful piano compositions from the Romantic era. …
Steppenwolf opens its 51st season with a blistering and captivating production of Suzan Lori-Parks’s Topdog/Underdog. This play has long been on my theater bucket list, and it’s absolutely what I think of when I think of a “Steppenwolf play”: A gritty family drama about brothers undergoing h…
While Kowalski makes for a great showcase for two actors with charisma to spare, the play struggles in search of a direction while lacking the emotional honesty and primal intensity that Williams’s name evokes.…
This farcical Off-Broadway show is sure to leave you laughing while making you simultaneously nostalgic and relieved you’re no longer in the throes of middle school.…
Redtwist Theatre begins its 22nd season, entitled “State of Violence”, with the world premiere of Prayer Circle. This is resident playwright Erik Gernand’s second play with Redtwist since his successful Jeff-winning The Totality of All Things in 2024. What is brought to the stage is an enjoyab…
Play On! is a lively retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Conceived by Sheldon Epps (who also directs) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, Play On! transports Shakespeare’s story to Harlem, New York. West’s book skillfully weaves Duke Ellington’s songs into the narrative.…
Joffrey Ballet soars in John Neumeier's LILIOM…
The Trisha Brown Company shimmers in their tribute to Bob Rauschenberg.…
TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Birth of the Pill takes some big swings...and sometimes misses. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Huang from Jonathan Eig’s book, it’s certainly relevant now. And Huang’s script takes “A People’s History of the United States” approach to storytelling. The …
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Now in its 17th year, the Happy Together Tour features iconic bands performing chart-topping hits from the '60s and '70s. This year's lineup includes The Association, The Troggs, Jason Scheff (Chicago lead singer 1985-2016), Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante from The Archies...
The Happy Together Tour is an annual summer traveling concert featuring chart-topping bands and artists from the 1960s and 1970s. The 2026 bill includes The Association, The Troggs, Chicago lead singer Jason Scheff (1985-2016), Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante from The...
Cedric The Entertainer is a veteran stand-up icon known for warm, story-driven humor, sharp observations about family, work, and everyday life, and playful crowd interaction. A star of The Neighborhood on CBS, the Barbershop films, and the Original Kings of Comedy, he blends...
Cedric the Entertainer performs live on tour in his only Chicago-area stop. A veteran stand-up icon known for warm, story-driven humor, sharp observations about family, work, and everyday life, and playful crowd interaction, Cedric blends old-school showmanship with modern...
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl presents its 43rd Anniversary Concert featuring the diverse folkloric dance styles of Mexican culture. The Aurora-based troupe has delighted audiences for over 40 years with colorful costumes, music, and choreography drawn from the traditional...
Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B52 Bombers. South Pacific is an uplifting musical tale that follows World War II Armed Services personnel, Ensign Nellie Forbush and Lt. Joseph Cable through spy missions, war-time drama and romance...
The Copley Comedy Series features headliner Brian Hicks with Des Mulrooney on May 2. Hosted by Chicago comedy veteran Tim Benker, this series showcases talented stand-up comedians in the intimate setting of Paramount's 165-seat Copley Theatre. Hicks, known for his quick wit and...
The Copley Comedy Series at Paramount Theatre presents a lineup of talented Chicago-based comedians, featuring headliner Dwayne Kennedy and special guest Jimmy McHugh on March 28. Known for his sharp observational humor, Kennedy has received accolades for his incisive and...
The Copley Comedy Series features headliner Jeanie Doogan with supporting performer Katie Meiners on March 14, 2026, at the intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora. Doogan, who began her comedy career at a young age amidst her large family, has become a popular...
The Copley Comedy Series at Paramount Theatre features a lineup of talented Chicago-based comedians for an intimate comedy experience. On April 18, headliner Vince Maranto, known for his performances across top comedy venues and festivals, takes the stage alongside Steven Haas...
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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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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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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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Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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God in a Hole Bramble Arts Loft (10/01-10/17) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Beauty and the Beast The Stahl Family Theatre (10/22-11/24) |
