by Rachel Weinberg - March 03, 2026
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorpora...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....
by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....
by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
Past Shows
Weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, November 13 - December 215:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Memorial Opera HouseHolly Jolly Jamboree is our LimeLights holiday concert! It...
In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas...
Featured Speaker: Paulina B. HuffmanAsst. VSO, Porter County, INAccredited w/American Legion, NACVSO, VFW, DAV, IDVASFC, US Army, RetiredOIF Vet 2005, 2009This Veterans Day, Memorial Opera...
The Ultimate Doors are the ultimate tribute band to the legendary rock band, The Doors. Hailing from the Midwest, this group of talented musicians has dedicated themselves...
Michael McDermott’s brand of rock n’ roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can only come from a career on the...
Phantoms of the Opera House: Murder on the Dance FloorCome KILL it on the Dance Floor!!featuringElectro Retroelectroretroband.comSaturday, October 26, 20247pm - midnightPorter County Expo Center •...
It’s alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes...
Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein - adapted just for kids to perform! Frankie and Irving are...
Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasMusic and Lyrics by Irving BerlinBook by David Ives and Paul BlakeBased Upon the Paramount Pictures FilmWritten for the Screen by Norman...
Singin' & Swingin' the StandardsMidwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim BulandaSaturday, November 4, 2023 • 8 pmBig band music of the ‘20s,...
Little Shop of HorrorsDirected by Scot MacDonaldBook and Lyrics by Howard AshmanMusic by Alan MenkenOctober 5 - 22, 2023A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi...
Roger McGuinnSaturday, August 26, 2023 • 8:00pmAs the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature...
BonfireThe AC/DC TributeSaturday, August 19, 2023 • 8:00pmWe welcome the Midwest's Premier AC/DC Tribute -- BONFIRE -- for a live concert performance at Memorial Opera...
Marrakesh ExpressA Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young ExperienceSaturday, August 12, 2023 • 8:00pmMarrakesh Express is dedicated to tributing CSNY which is often unheard of due...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeDirected by Stephen Dean & Jordan DollinsConceived By Rebecca FeldmanAdditional Materials by Jay ReissMusic and Lyrics by William FinnBook...
Atlantic City BoysA Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four SeasonsSaturday, June 24, 2023 • 8:00pmBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!The Atlantic City Boys are four dynamic...
A Summer SoundscapeMidwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim BulandaSaturday, June 17, 2023 • 8:00pmBig band music of the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s...
NunsenseDirected by John PelusoBook, Music, and Lyrics by Dan GogginMay 4 - 21, 2023A zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue presented by the Little Sisters of...
Alligator Records Recording ArtistsThe Cash Box KingsandLil' Ed & the Blues ImperialsSaturday, April 15, 2023 • 8:00pmThe Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty....
Alligator Records Recording ArtistsThe Cash Box KingsandLil' Ed & the Blues ImperialsSaturday, April 15, 2023 • 8:00pmThe Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty....
Echoes of PompeiiA Tribute to Pink FloydSaturday, April 1, 2023 • 8:00pmEchoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 10-piece band (orchestra) to give fans the...
Elton Jeff& The Honky CatsAn Elton John Experiencefeaturing Jeff GajewskiSaturday, March 25, 2023 • 8:00pm Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats is not just another tribute...
Lucky StiffDirected by Michael GloriosoBook and Lyrics by Lynn AhrensMusic by Stephen FlahertyMarch 2 - 19, 2023Tony Award-winning writing team, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's, first...
Holiday Pops! Presented by South Shore Orchestra Thursday, December 22, 2022 7:30pm Maestro Troy Webdell and South Shore Orchestra are back at the Memorial Opera...
LimeLights Youth Theatre presents Elf The Musical, Jr. Dec 9-18, 2022 This musical tells the story of a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's...
Michael McDermott Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00pm Michael McDermott's brand of rock n roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can...
Phantoms of the Opera House Costumes & Cocktails for a Cause featuring Lisa Margaroli as Elvira Mistress of the Dark Saturday, October 29, 2022 7pm...
LGBTQ+ Outreach of Porter County presents I'm Coming Out Drag Show + Charity Auction 3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Drag Event & Fundraiser Saturday,...
Memorial Opera House Presents LimeLights production of Raise Your Voice! August 20 & 21, 2022 Memorial Opera House is proud to present LimeLights newest production,...
Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats An Elton John Experience featuring Jeff Gajewski Saturday, June 11, 2022 8:00pm Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats is...
LimeLights presents Junie B. Jones The Musical, Jr. May 27-29, 2022 From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and...
Echoes of Pompeii A Tribute to Pink Floyd Saturday, May 14, 2022 8:00pm Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 10-piece band (orchestra) to give...
Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:00pm Big band music of the 20s, 30s and 40s has...
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical February 11 - 27, 2022 Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm The story of an extraordinary girl who,...
Holiday Pops! Presented by South Shore Orchestra Friday, December 17, 2021 7:00pm South Shore Orchestra returns to the Memorial Opera House stage for their annual...
Holiday Inn November 26 - December 12, 2021 Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm Based on the 1942 award-winning movie, Holiday Inn, The...
All Together Now!A Global Event Celebrating Local TheatreFriday, November 12, 2021Saturday, November 13, 20216:00 pm Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres7:30 pm Welcome Drawings Volunteer Awards Ceremony8:00...
9 to 5 The MusicalSeptember 17 - October 3Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they cant do, even...
The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the worlds best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the...
*** THIS SHOW MAY NOT BE PRESENTED DUE TO COVID-19 *** Please check our website for the latest information. On the heels of the success...
"THAT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD, KID!" Those were the words of Dean Martin in 1981 when Felix J. Deneau, Jr., joined him on stage at Las...
A band dedicated to tributing CSNY is unheard of due to the difficulty in replicating the 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies that made the group...
Lunchtime Cabaret - During a career that spanned 45 years, she attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a...
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary...
Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 10 piece band (orchestra) to give fans the true sound of a Pink Floyd concert. From synthesizers, delayed...
Here we go again! Memorial Opera House kicks off our 2020 Lunchtime Cabaret season with a healthy dose of laughs, backwards heroes and masculine ingnues....
Enjoy an Eagles concert experience and support the conservation work of Shirley Heinze Land Trust at the same time! This performance by Eagles tribute band...
Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the Opera House stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure! One of Disneys most popular movie musicals of all time...
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