Review: MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL
What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?…
RiverEdge Park
Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit
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.…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
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…
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions
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.…
Review: ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit
What did our critic think of ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit?…
Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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…
Review: I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Oil Lamp Theater
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.…
Review: Music Theater Works' WEST SIDE STORY at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
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.…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
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!…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago
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.…
Past Shows
23 total · showing 11–20
Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience brings the classic rock sound of Bob Seger to RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. The tribute act performs against the backdrop of the newly-expanded outdoor venue, which features state-of-the-art acoustics and views of the Fox River...
Movies in the Park: The Princess and The Frog
RiverEdge Park's Movies in the Park series presents The Princess and the Frog, Disney's 2009 animated musical inspired by the classic fairy tale. The film follows Tiana, a young woman in 1920s New Orleans, whose life takes an unexpected turn after she encounters a frog prince...
Six One Five Collective
Six One Five Collective is a three-time Grammy-nominated band rooted in Nashville, performing an eclectic mix of original solo music, hit songs written for other artists, and high-energy covers that define their signature sound. In the spirit of acts like the Highwaymen, Little...
Get the Led Out
Get the Led Out brings a live Led Zeppelin tribute experience to RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora on Saturday, July 18. Known for their faithful recreations of Zeppelin's catalog, the band delivers the full sonic scope of one of rock's most iconic acts. The show takes place at...
Downtown Alive: Sixteen Candles
Downtown Alive: Sixteen Candles is a live concert event taking place at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. The show is part of RiverEdge Park's 2026 summer concert season, which features a range of live music and events along the Fox River. RiverEdge Park, located at 360 N...
Movies in the Park: The Goonies
Movies in the Park: The Goonies is part of RiverEdge Park's outdoor movie series, screening the beloved 1985 adventure film on the banks of the Fox River in downtown Aurora. The event takes place on Thursday, July 16, with the movie beginning at 8 p.m. at the newly expanded...
Lauren Alaina
Lauren Alaina performs at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora on July 5. The country artist is part of a packed 2026 summer concert season at the newly expanded outdoor venue, which sits along the Fox River near the Aurora Metra stop. RiverEdge Park, managed by the Aurora Civic...
Aurora's Fireworks Celebration
Aurora's Fireworks Celebration takes place on Friday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora, with fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m. The event is free and set along the Fox River at the newly expanded RiverEdge Park, which now features a capacity of 7,500 and three new...
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick performs at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora on June 25, 2026. The rock band, formed in Rockford, Illinois in the 1970s, is known for their enduring catalog of hits and decades-long career in the music industry. RiverEdge Park, situated along the Fox River, has...
Cheap Trick with James Hatem
Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band from Rockford, Illinois, perform classic hits including I Want You To Want Me, Dream Police, The Flame, and Surrender. The band was established by Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, and Bun E...
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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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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Young People's Theatre of Chicago (9/26-10/25) |
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Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy ECC Arts Center (4/09-4/09) |
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Jagged Little Pill: A Tribute to Alanis Morissette Raue Center For The Arts (10/16-10/16) |