FeaturedThe Christmas Carol
A world premiere adaptation of The Christmas Carol is part of Paramount Theatre's 2026-27 Broadway Series.
Paramount Theatre
8 E Galena Blvd, Suite 230
Aurora, IL 60506
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Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Aurora, IL.
Upcoming Shows
A Christmas Carol
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...
Sunday in the Park with George
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
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...
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville
By Jimmy Buffett, Greg Garcia, Mike O'Malley.
Articles
Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at A Red Orchid Theatre
Arbery’s script, dado’s direction, and this ensemble’s haunting performance all come together for a wickedly brilliant and curious show that speaks what is true for many people that cannot be ignored — and we cannot look away. …
Review: ANNIE at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
What did our critic think of ANNIE at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?…
Review: THEATER OF THE MIND Presented by Goodman Theatre
Step into the memory palace and experience a one-of-a-kind experience where neuroscience, philosophy, and theater collide. Theater of the Mind, presented by Goodman Theatre, co-created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, and directed by Andrew Scoville, is a fascinating immersive theatrical journey tha…
Review: ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Adirondack Chair Circle is a satirical take-down of a group of wealthy conservative Chicago moms dedicated to their cause.…
Review: MANUAL CINEMA'S FRANKENSTEIN at Studebaker Theater
Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein has come to life once again, further establishing itself as one of the city’s most thrilling holiday traditions in the shadowy hall of the Studebaker Theater.…
Review: Babes with Blades Theatre Company KING LEAR at Theater Wit
What did our critic think of BABES WITH BLADES THEATRE COMPANY'S KING LEAR at Theater Wit?…
Review: Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's MUD ROW at Theater Wit
What did our critic think of MUD ROW at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company?…
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The Winter’s Tale—now playing and soon to run in repertory with the even wilder Midsummer Night’s Dream—provides audiences with an emotional, uplifting, and even redemptive story sure to thaw frozen hearts and provide a much needed escape.…
Review: TIME TRAVELER at Chicago Magic Lounge
Magic is a timeless art full of secrets, and as Parr reveals through the course of Time Traveler, history is even stranger and more serendipitous than we know.…
Review: The Gift Theatre's HAYWARD at Steppenwolf Theatre
What did our critic think of HAYWARD at Gift Theatre?…
Past Shows
25 total · showing 1–10
Behind The Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette
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...
Menopause The Musical 25th Anniversary Tour
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...
Menopause The Musical: 25th Anniversary Tour
Menopause The Musical returns for its 25th Anniversary Tour with a single performance.
FeaturedMean Girls
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...
Happy Together Tour 2026
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
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
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 Live
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 43rd Anniversary Concert
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...
FeaturedSouth Pacific
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...
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Adirondack Chair Circle Steppenwolf's Ensemble Theater (10/22-12/06) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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The Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre (11/11-1/03) |
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When We Were Young and Unafraid Greenhouse Theater Center (11/12-11/29) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (11/08-11/29) |
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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Oil Lamp Theater (11/20-12/27) |
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Behind the Hits: Live in Concert Raue Center for the Arts (5/15-5/15) |
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Maybe Happy Ending CIBC Theatre (1/05-1/17) |
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Sean Heely's Celltic Christmas ECC Arts Center (12/18-12/18) |
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Jefferey Cooke - "My Christmas Spectacular 2026!" Gateway Theater Annex @ The Copernicus Center (11/28-11/28) |
