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PARAMOUNT THEATRE

Beautiful
4/24 - 6/16/2024


Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits ...


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THE HOT WING KING & More Lead Chicago's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows


by Team BWW - May 10, 2024

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2024 include The Hot Wing King and more....

Video: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre in Aurora


by Joshua Wright - May 08, 2024

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom with her hus...

Review: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - May 06, 2024

The earth moved. The current production at the Paramount Theatre is Beautiful, the Carole King Musical. This is more than a jukebox musical. It tells the amazing story of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and how her story evolved. ...

Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024

Not so far away is Paramount Theatre’s 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, with two wins, plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Paramount will pull out all the stops in this season-finale jukebox musical celebrati...

Video: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre


by Joshua Wright - April 17, 2024

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON's THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out the all-new video!...

Photos: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN At Marriott Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024

Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. See photos from the production!...

Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre


by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024

xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson....

Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre


by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024

Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN. THE MUSIC MAN began previews April 10, opens Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm and runs through June 2, 2024. Check out photos of the cast here!...

Full Cast & Route Set for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL North American Tour


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

The cast and tour route has been set for Back to the Future's North American Tour! See who is starring and learn if the show is coming to a city near you!...

Steel Beam Theatre Announces Cast For STEEL MAGNOLIAS


by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2024

Discover the newly announced cast for the Steel Beam Theatre's Chicagoland production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS....

Past Shows

BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL
2/7 - 3/24/2024


BOBDIREX presents the Indiana Production Premiere of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL! In New York 'Billy' won 10 Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards including ...

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2/7 - 3/24/2024

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
11/9 - 1/8/2023


The Sound of Music, a beloved musical brimming with romance and resilience, was crafted by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. These ...

Fun Home
8/3 - 9/18/2022


Fun Home is a Tony Award-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. The musical features music by Jeanine Tesori ...

Pretended
1/14


Aurora's Paramount Theatre will present a free virtual reading of Pretended, a new play about a Haitian adoptee in search of truth and identity, written ...

Kinky Boots
4/29 - 6/14/2020


The exhilarating true story about a struggling shoe factory that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights!...

The Secret of my Success
2/12 - 4/29/2020

August Rush
4/24 - 6/2/2019

THE PRODUCERS
2/6 - 3/17/2019


A New Mel Brooks Musical. Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
9/5 - 10/25/2018


The story of Elle Woods, Bel Air's favorite pink-clad blonde, and her equally stylish Chihuahua, Bruiser. After Elle's boyfriend dumps her at graduation, she gets ...

ONCE
4/25 - 6/3/2018


Set in Dublin, the story revolves around Guy, a talented but discouraged street musician, and a young Czech woman, simply known as Girl. Guy's music ...

ONCE
4/25 - 6/2/2018


Set in Dublin, the story revolves around Guy, a talented but discouraged street musician, and a young Czech woman, simply known as Girl. Guy's music ...

CABARET (1998 VERSION)
2/7 - 3/18/2018


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget ...

ELF-THE MUSICAL
11/22 - 1/7/2018


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....

Evita
9/13 - 10/29/2017


SWEENEY TODD
2/8 - 3/19/2017


Stephen Sondheim’s haunting musical thriller has been hailed "the greatest musical of the past half-century” by the Wall Street Journal. Sophisticated and uncompromising, “Sweeney Todd” ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
11/23 - 1/15/2017


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

MAMMA MIA!
9/7 - 10/30/2016


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

WEST SIDE STORY
3/16 - 4/24/2016


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

WEST SIDE STORY
3/9 - 4/10/2016


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

HAIRSPRAY
1/20 - 2/21/2016


This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...

LES MISERABLES
3/18 - 4/26/2015


This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...

THE WHO'S TOMMY
1/14 - 2/15/2015


Peter Townshend 'stale of a young boy's journey from pain to triumph is the mostelectrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a ...

MARY POPPINS
11/26 - 1/4/2015


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

RENT
3/12 - 4/6/2014


Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the ...

MISS SAIGON
10/30 - 11/24/2013


A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In  MISS SAIGON ,  Alain Boublil  and ...

In the Heights
In the Heights
9/11 - 10/6/2013


IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York?s Washington Heights neighborhood ? a place where the coffee from the ...

The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle


Based on the book The Little Engine That Could, this song-filled production is the timeless tale of the Little Blue Engine that dreamed of one ...

Laura Ingalls Wilder


Laura Ingalls and her pioneering family travel across America in search of a place they can call home. While the adventure and exploration of this ...

The Music Man
The Music Man
1/16 - 2/3/2013


It's going to be a busy week for traveling salesman Harold Hill. He has to convince the residents of River City he's a well-accomplished musician; ...

Shatner's World: We Just Live in It


His acting career has spanned over 60 years. He's won two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He is one of the most recognizable ...

Annie
Annie
11/21 - 12/30/2012


Don't let the red curls, freckles and dress fool you. That adorable little girl is a true adventurer. She's been abandoned as a baby, raised ...

Skippyjon Jones


Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and an even bigger imagination. Convinced he is a Chihuahua, he dons a mask, a cape, ...

Capitol Steps


It's an election year. By the time October rolls around, we're all going to need some laughs. Who better to provide them than a group ...

Grease
Grease
9/12 - 10/7/2012


It's the ultimate celebration of the teen years. Set on Chicago's Northwest side in the hip 1950s, everyone has reported to class: Danny, Sandy, Frenchy, ...

Footloose
Footloose
7/20 - 7/22/2012


Get ready to cut loose this summer with a high-energy, high-steppin', family-friendly production of "Footloose." Based on the 1984 film, "Footloose" tells the musical story ...

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Le Piano Chicago (5/12 - 5/12)

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Rockwell on the River (5/16 - 5/16)

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Chicago Cabaret Week 3rd Annual, 10-day Festival in Chicago Chicago Cabaret Week 3rd Annual, 10-day Festival
Chicago Area Venues (5/10 - 5/19)

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Shattered Globe Theatre (4/19 - 6/1)
Les Miserables in Chicago Les Miserables
Cadillac Palace Theatre (12/17 - 1/5)
The Choir of Man in Chicago The Choir of Man
The Apollo Theater (4/19 - 7/14)
Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil in Chicago Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre (6/25 - 8/11)
Music of the Baroque: Heaven & Earth in Chicago Music of the Baroque: Heaven & Earth
Saints Faith, Hope, & Charity Catholic Church (5/12 - 5/12)
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