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WSRep to Present Return of NATIVE GARDENS at Raue Center For The Arts


by Blair Ingenthron - January 27, 2024

Live theater returns to Raue Center in 2024 with a hilarious comedy of manners “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarias and directed by company member Michele Vazquez....

William Street Repertory Returns to Raue Center in 2024


by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2023

Raue Center has announced the return of the Williams Street Repertory (WSR), Raue Center’s in-house professional theatre company, as they prepare to mesmerize audiences once again with a captivating lineup of four exciting productions. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!...

CiderFest Comes to the Raue Center This Month


by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2023

Raue Center celebrates the changing season with the upcoming CiderFest and Fall Discount Day on September 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Downtown Crystal Lake's Johnny Appleseed Festival. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!...

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents The Cast of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY


by Grace Cutler - July 23, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast of New Faces for the  final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971....

Cast Announced for Chicago Premiere of GIRLFRIEND at Pride Arts Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2022

Casting has been announced for PrideArts season opening production - the Chicago premiere of the musical GIRLFRIEND, by Todd Almond and Matthew Sweet, based on Sweet’s album of the same name. GIRLFRIEND will open to the press on Monday, August 29, 2022, following previews from August 25-28, and will...

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces The Final Performance in Its 27th Season - New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.


by Grace Cutler - July 09, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971....

Raue Center For The Arts to Present Tina Naponelli in TAPESTRY UNRAVELED: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING This Month


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2022

Raue Center For The Arts has announced a unique and unforgettable tribute experience at its second annual Arts On The Green at St. Mary’s! Don’t miss great entertainment in the great outdoors with Tina Naponelli in “Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King” at 7 p.m. on Saturday,  Jul 16, 2022....

Raue Center For The Arts Announces TAPESTRY UNRAVELED: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING This Month


by Grace Cutler - July 07, 2022

Raue Center For The Arts has announced a unique and unforgettable tribute experience at its second annual Arts On The Green at St. Mary’s! Don’t miss great entertainment in the great outdoors with Tina Naponilli in “Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jul 16, 2022...

Raue Center School For The Arts Launches New Summer Camp Series


by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2022

Raue Center School For The Arts has announced a brand new summer camp series—aptly named Camp RCSA—for young performers looking to further (or even begin) their arts education in live performance. ...

Chicagoland Performing Arts Venues and Producers Announce Vaccination and Mask Requirements for Audiences


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2021

The League of Chicago Theatres shared today that a growing coalition of more than 65 performing arts venues and producers across Chicagoland have agreed upon Covid-19 Vaccination and Mask Requirements for audiences through the end of 2021....

Past Shows

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical


Raue Center's WSRep presents Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical SEPTEMBER 25 OCTOBER 25Book by Dennis Kelly, Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin Orchestration and Additional ...

Always... Patsy Cline
Always... Patsy Cline
7/31 - 8/30/2020


Raue Center's WSRep presents Always Patsy Cline JULY 31 AUGUST 30Created and originally directed by Ted SwindleyDirected by Daniel Ellis Based on the true story ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

An Act of God
An Act of God
6/19 - 7/19/2020


Raue Center's WSRep presents An Act of God JUNE 19 - JULY 19By David JaverbaumDirected by Kevin Wiczer A comedy of biblical proportions. The One ...

An Act of God
6/19 - 7/19/2020


The One with the first and last word on everything has finally arrived to set the record straight. After many millennia, and in just 90 ...

Native Gardens
Native Gardens
3/27 - 5/10/2020


Native Gardens Presented by Williams Street Repertory MARCH 27 MAY 10By Karen ZacariasDirected by Michele VazquezThe grass isn't always greener on the other side. Gardens ...

The Addams Family
The Addams Family
9/27 - 10/20/2019


The Addams Family A New Musical ComedyPresented by Williams Street Repertory Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based ...

Disney's Freaky Friday
8/2 - 9/1/2019


book: Bridget Carpenter; lyrics: Brian Yorkey; music: Tom Kitt; dir: C.C. Lewis, Kent M. Lewis....

FREAKY FRIDAY
8/2 - 9/1/2019


When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. ...

All Shook Up
6/28 - 8/4/2019


Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing ...

WSRep presents All Shook Up
WSRep presents All Shook Up
6/28 - 8/4/2019


All Shook Up Created by Joe DiPietro Directed by Mark Mahallak JUNE 28 - AUG 4 A hip-swiveling, lip-curling HIT! With its pre-Broadway “try-out” in ...

The Elephant Man
5/3 - 5/19/2019


In Victorian London, Dr. Frederick Treves discovers the misshapen, stunted John Merrick in a freak show and rescues him in order to study his peculiar ...

WSRep presents The Elephant Man


The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance MAY 3 - MAY 19 Humanity is more than skin deep. Based on the life of John Merrick, The ...

Emma: a pop musical
3/29 - 4/20/2019


Raue Center for the Arts: Eric Prince; dir: Robin M. Hughes....

Emma!
3/29 - 4/20/2019


Based on Jane Austen?s classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes ...

WSRep presents Emma! A Pop Musical


EMMA! A Pop Musical Created by Eric Prince Directed by Robin M. Hughes MARCH 29 - APRIL 20 Girl power has never sounded so good! ...

Bomber's Moon
9/28 - 10/21/2018


Deborah Yarchun; dir: Michele Vazquez. World Premiere...

RIng of Fire
RIng of Fire
7/6 - 8/12/2018


Ring of Fire: the music of Johnny Cash Created by Richard Maltby, Jr. July 6 – Aug 12 From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash ...

Sylvia
Sylvia
5/4 - 5/20/2018


WSRep presents Sylvia written by A.R. Gurney directed by Joe Lehman May 4 – 20 A hilarious romp that will leave you howling for more. ...

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
10/6 - 10/29/2017


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
9/22 - 10/29/2017


A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon ...

GUYS & DOLLS
6/30 - 7/23/2017


The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in ...

First Date
1/20 - 2/12/2017


When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes ...

Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
9/16 - 10/23/2016


Picasso at the Lapin Agile written by Steve Martin Sept 16 – Oct 23 When Steve Martin, the Emmy- and Grammy-winning wizard of wit, imagines ...

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7/15 - 8/6/2016


[title of show] Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen Book by Hunter Bell directed by Regina Belt-Daniels July 15 – Aug 6 Jeff and Hunter, ...

Art by Yasmina Reza
Art by Yasmina Reza
7/8 - 7/31/2016


Art written by Yasmina Reza translated by Christopher Hampton directed by Michele Vazquez featuring: Ivan Ewert, Tod Kent*, & James Turano July 8 – July ...

You Only Shoot the Ones You Love


You Only Shoot the Ones You Love written & performed by Jeff Sweet July 10 @ 3p YOU ONLY SHOOT THE ONES YOU LOVE — ...

Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
4/22 - 5/15/2016


Death of a Salesman written by Arthur Miller directed by Richard Kuranda, SDC April 22 – May 15 featuring: Frank Gaughan°, Shannon Mayhall, James Knight*°, ...

TENDERLY
1/22 - 2/14/2016


PLAID TIDINGS
11/28 - 1/3/2016


Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow ...

PLAID TIDINGS
11/28 - 12/29/2015


Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow ...

SHE LOVES ME
2/7 - 2/16/2014


An intimate and touching show, featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick ( FIDDLER ON THE ROOF ) and book by Joe Masteroff ( ...

SWEENEY TODD
10/25 - 11/2/2013


The rare instance of a musical thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler 's chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the ...


PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, MAY 11 AND 12 in Chicago PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, MAY 11 AND 12
The Studebaker Theater (5/11 - 5/12)
English in Chicago English
Goodman Theatre - Owen Theatre (5/10 - 6/9)
Physician Magician in Chicago Physician Magician
Rhapsody Theater (5/2 - 6/1)
Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour in Chicago Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour
Roosevelt University Auditorium Building (11/19 - 1/10)
Act of God in Chicago Act of God
Raue Center For The Arts (8/2 - 8/25)
Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - May 2024 in Chicago Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - May 2024
Laugh Factory (5/2 - 5/2)
The Singularity Play in Chicago The Singularity Play
Jackalope Theatre Company (5/19 - 6/22)
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