Theater

Performances include “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley,” "Unnecessary Force" and "Birthday Candles."

Engle Lane Theatre will present The Wedding Singer, a musical comedy set in the 1980s, from Sunday, May 18, through Friday, May 23

The lineup includes comedian Frank Caliendo and tribute concerts to Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and Bob Seger.

Special events range from The Morton Arboretum's Arbor Day Plant Sale and a production of "Our Town" at the MAC to live music, a showcase of jewelry artistry and an interactive exhibition on farming in DuPage County at the Elmhurst History Museum.

'Million Dollar Quartet' tells the story of the night music legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley held an impromptu jam session at Sun Records studio in 1956.

Elgin Theatre Company brings to the stage three unique and dysfunctional sisters attempting to move into a shabby apartment in New York City.

May Fest will bloom at Cantigny, while Wheaton separately plays host to a mac-and-cheese festival. Concerts will showcase folk and classical artists, while the game's afoot for "Miss Holmes Returns."

The Grayslake Heritage Center Foundation is hosting its second annual murder mystery dinner at 6 p.m. May 10.

The free reading is Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. in downtown Aurora.

Set in a senior living community, the play features comic genius and laugh-out-loud punchlines that land with precision and tenderness.

The 2025 Main Stage season opens in late May with "Saturday Night Fever: The Musical." The concert series begins May 3 with a tribute show to Johnny Cash.

PACT will perform “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” a satirical look at the classic tale of the rebel who “steals from the rich and gives to the poor.”

Polo Area Community Theatre will perform "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” through May 10 at the former Polo City Hall theater.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 2 and 3 and at 2 p.m. May 4 at the Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theater at 500 Evergreen Lane in Mt. Morris.

The Performing Arts Guild will once again showcase their talents with upcoming performances of “Crimes of the Heart" this weekend in Mt. Morris.

Director Kurt Naebig has cast well and keeps the show’s pacing fluid and intense in this active and intriguingly suspenseful play.

“The Da Vinci Code” is a novel idea that works wonders on stage. It's an edge-of-your-seat production.

Performances start at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 4. There will be open seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eclectic activities feature a highly anticipated regional premiere at Drury Lane Theatre, bluegrass, ABBA tribute, magic show and a celebration of science and history with a local documentary presented at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.

Upcoming shows this season include 'Sweet Charity,' 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,' rock bands Dishwalla, Sister Hazel and more.

Performances begin May 2.

Auditions are held at Dixon Stage Left, 105 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. They will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, and 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 28.

Marriott Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season celebration with “Titanic: The Musical.”

The Moonlight Theatre in downtown St. Charles offers theatre, music, comedy and more in an intimate space.

Spencer Aurand, former business manager at Dixon Stage Left, will fill the role previously filled by Darren Mangler. Aurand left Stage Left a couple months ago and decided to move back to theater when the Dixon theater board approached him about the position.

Tickets are now on sale for the performances scheduled for April 17, 18 and 20.

Albright Community Theatre's production of 'Twelfth Night' will be performed three weekends in May.

Buffalo Township on Tuesday, April 8, tabled a decision on the fate of its former building, which the Polo Area Community Theatre has called home for 19 years.

Newman High School students will present their spring musical, "The Wizard of Oz", at 7 p.m. April 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. April 13 at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, by stopping at NHS or online at newmancchs.org.

Theatre 121 creates fabulous fun in the Ken Ludwig adaptation of the classic swashbuckler on stage at the Woodstock Opera House.

You’ll be rolling in the aisles, and that isn’t because of the theater hitting an iceberg.

'Always...Patsy Cline' pays tribute to the country music icon. The show runs from June 11-Aug. 3 at the Oakbrook Terrace theatre.

Tony-winning best play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is part of a lineup that includes creating eye-catching gardens and enjoying live music for every taste in DuPage and Cook counties.

Improv Playhouse Theater proudly announces the return of “Last Supper Chronicles,” a production written and directed by David Brian Stuart.

Back for its second summer, the Raue Center School For The Arts' Summer Camp Program and Production for youth ages 7 to 13 will turn Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” into an immersive experience.

This new production of “Cats” at the downtown Aurora theatre will showcase the amazing acrobatics and athletic grace of true felines.

Only weeks after The Dixon: Historic Theatre‘s grand reopening, its executive director, who also served as artistic producer, is no longer employed with the 103-year-old theater.

Entertainment will range from a Margarita & Sangria Festival to comedy, an edgy play, a banjo great, Paint & Sip Night! and an exhibit paying tribute to inspiring Illinois pioneer women.

The Kirk Players is thrilled to present the family classic, “The Jungle Book,” as its children’s play this 59th season.

Sedaris is the author of “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” and is a regular National Public Radio contributor.

The play addresses the emotions of sisterhood and family relationships, both humorous and thoughtful. Performances will be May 2-4 in Mt. Morris.

“Titanic The Musical” is a stirring portrait of the passengers on board the “unsinkable ship” and the tragedy that followed.

The ensemble players in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” are all winners in this comedic gem.

'The Little Mermaid' is Nazareth Academy's spring production

An eclectic weekend will color March with everything from rising young vocalists to Broadway tunes in a heartfelt benefit for the love of live theater, a true-history play and an arts and crafts fair.

Ancient Aliens Live will feature stars from The History® Channel’s hit series leading a live interactive event.

The Dixon High School theater department will be performing the classic musical "Grease" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 14; 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the James A. Wiltz Auditorium on the campus of DHS.

'The Miracle Worker' explores the relationship between deaf, blind and mute Helen Keller and her teacher.

The Dixon High School theater department will be performing the classic musical "Grease" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 14; 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the James A. Wiltz Auditorium on the campus of DHS. The show is based around a summer love that unexpectedly follows the two back to a 1950s high school.

Mangler: Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day weekend? How about starting it with us on Friday night, March 14? Classical Blast in Kilts is coming to us on tour.