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…
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone. …
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Babes With Blades Theatre Company opens its 2026 season with yo ho, a captivating reimagining of historical fantasy full of over-the-top comedy, sexual tensions, and touching portrayals and celebrations of queer love.…
Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.…
Champions of Magic is entertainment in its purest form for patrons of all ages and will have everyone leaving the theater bursting with youthful energy and amazement. …
Under the gripping direction of 4 Chairs Theatre founder Lauren Berman, Good People takes us into the blue-collar heart of South Boston and the residents who can’t catch a break — and those who can. …
The Best of Women Off-Colour is a fast-paced, carefully curated show that is the perfect blend of race, culture, gender, and politics.…
On its second Chicago engagement, & Juliet remains a glittering, joyous confection of a jukebox musical — and this time it features iconic boy band member Joey Fatone…
In a fractured America, their bond becomes their revolution.
Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As...
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress, and her tangled...
Under the dynamic direction of internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Mark Yonally, Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and...
All That Jazz is a high-energy celebration of American dance—past, present, and future. From the golden age of jazz to today’s bold new moves, this vibrant...
Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1960s Las Vegas in this unforgettable tribute to the original kings of cool—Frank Sinatra, Dean...
Celebrate John Concepción’s 16 years of Opera Up Close with this one-of-a-kind musical gridiron extravaganza!Get ready for the ultimate mashup of music and football spirit! This...
Take a ride on the "Midnight Train to Georgia" over "River Deep, Mountain High" while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" you deserve...
The Center welcomes the king of camp, John Waters, for an unforgettable Halloween night of cult cinema and twisted storytelling. Expect an endless bag of...
Feel the antici…pation! One of the highlights of the Halloween season, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast returns to The Center’s stage...
Ballet 5:8, Chicago’s premiere female and minority-led ballet company, presents its critically acclaimed production La Llorona. This powerful performance reframes the legend of "La Llorona" through...
Experience the magic of musical theatre in The Center Southland Spotlight—a showcase of the best Southland community theatres and their 2025–26 season selections. The afternoon...
Kick off The Center’s 30th Anniversary Season with the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT), one of Chicago’s most dynamic dance companies. In...
Spanning Broadway to Classical and Opera, celebrate Mother’s Day with this mimosa-fueled, musical extravaganza!
An "unauthorized continuation," this play reimagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as degenerate teenagers.
An electrifying female-fronted retrospective tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll.
The Electrifying Art & Music Circus!
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with...
Join us for an exceptional dance showcase that celebrates the beauty of dreaming.
DRUMLine Live! embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience.
The Silhouettes® acclaimed show, “LOVE Happens” is an entertaining, family-friendly shadow dance story filled with the types of love that fill our world.
An evening of arias, songs, and serenades.
Featuring Original choreography by Ruth PageAdditional choreography by Larry Long, Dolores Long, and Birute BarodicaiteDirected by Victor AlexanderThis beloved holiday family classic is the only...
Written and Directed by Quenna BarrettWhat happens when a class of young Black women and non-binary folx of color take a trip to 1776? A collage...
Accomplished singer and stage actor Lisa McClowry stars as Cher.
with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici…pation!CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND STRONG LANGUAGE. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATRONS UNDER AGE 17. PATRONS UNDER THE AGE OF...
Just in time for Halloween, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Center, in partnership with the Jeff Award-winning Kokandy Productions, to perform Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece. Musical...
Headed by lead singer Dr. Cherise Joy Stone-Thompson “Joy Storm”, the Rock & Soul Band pays tribute to the women who revolutionized classic rock and...
BOOM X is an explosive solo performance that documents the music, culture, and politics that shaped Gen X. Starting at Woodstock in August of ‘69,...
Dates: Monday, August 5-9, 2024, 9am – 4pmFee: $275Final showcase: Friday, August 9 at 7pm, approximately 50 minutesTickets to the Showcase are FREE, but registration is required. Description: Stretch your artistic...
Dates: Monday, June 17-21*, and June 24-28, 2024, 9am – 3pm, *No camp on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.Young Performer audition on...
Dates: Monday, June 10-14, 2024, 9am – 3pmFee: $270 (includes 2 tickets to final show)Final showcase: Friday, June 14 at 7pm, approximately 50 minutesAdditional tickets:...
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, January 16 – April 30, 2024; 5-7pm (no rehearsal/class on March 26)Cost: $360, includes 2 tickets to the final showAdditional tickets: $10Final Show:...
Composed by Orbert Davis, “Soul Migration” is a powerful, soul-stirring, musical tribute inspired by the stories of the 6 million African Americans who fled the...
The Exonerated combines first-person narrative with letters, transcripts, case files, and legal records to tell the stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row: Delbert...
Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m.The GSU Dance Company presents a cultural Kaleidoscope of movement. From traditional cultural dance forms...
A high-octane show entirely created, designed, and performed by the fearlessly funny women of world-famous comedy mecca The Second City, She the People is a mimosas-and-madness-fueled foray that...
10 a.m. and 12 noon* (*Sensory-Inclusive Performance with ASL Interpreter)Christina and Andrés can’t find their friend Juana, and their only clue is that she’s somewhere...
Muntu Dance Theatre performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music, and folklore. Their highly innovative repertory preserves traditional African...
ON STAGE CABERET SEATINGFranz Schubert’s song cycle Die Winterreise is a stunning musical journey through the bitter winter landscape of the human heart. Composed for voice and piano,...
Back by popular demand! This Billboard charting quartet returns to win your hearts once again with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music,...
The Original San Jose Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers & dancing snowflakes. For over 58...
Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the...
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m.Limited On Stage Tiered SeatingA special treat from the Center’s...
Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m.Performed in Sherman Hall - GENERAL ADMISSIONWhen...
Let’s do the Time Warp again! with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici...pation!One of the oddest cult films ever made, this kinky, rock'n'roll, science fiction,...
This group made up of former members of the New Power Generation (NPG) have built a reputation for playing as if their famous boss was...
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from...
ON STAGE CABARET SEATINGLife is Short: Opera is Long. Not sure where to start on Wagner’s Ring Cycle? This is a chance to hear highlights...
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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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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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (8/01-8/30) |
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Mozart's Summit Harris Theater for Music and Dance (9/28-9/28) |
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Menopause The Musical Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (10/18-10/18) |
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O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (9/06-9/06) |
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The Notebook (Chicago) James M. Nederlander Theatre (8/04-8/16) |
