Musical

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

Oregon High School students entertained audiences last week with the school's presentation of "Seussical The Musical". Performances were March 13-16 in the OHS Theater.

Dixon High School Spring Musical Director Ashley Almquist previews the Dixon High School Spring musical “Grease” at the Wiltz Auditorium.

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 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.

A lively score and talented cast propel this production of the musical comedy based on the film "Legally Blonde."

Musical’s pie-maker plot serves up deep-dish delights in a story that deftly mixes drama and comedy.

A sublime cast dazzles in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," playing through March 30.

Sterling High School will present the musical “Catch Me if You Can” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 and at 2 p.m. March 2 at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School.

Sterling High School puts the finishing touches on rehearsal for their musical "Catch Me if You Can." Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2 p.m. March 2 at Centennial Auditorium. Photos by Katie Holloway - Shaw Local News Network

Marvelously cast, this is an engaging show for the entire family.

From a stage musical to a Neil Simon comedy, to toys and kits for sale, to an internationally flavored restaurant week and Celtic melodies, fun awaits across the suburbs.

The award-winning music runs March 12-April 27 at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora. The show is part of the Paramount's BOLD Series.

Music On Stage, a community theater begun in 1957, offers a stellar production of the beloved musical.

With the film having been made in Woodstock, it’s understandable that Theatre 121 doggedly – or should we say groundhoggedly – pursued the rights to produce the musical.

The Tony Award-winning show reaps bushels of laughs.

Get back in tune this January with some Joliet-area live music, music trivia, storytelling that begins with music and more.

The award-winning Broadway musical opens Feb. 12 and runs through March 30.

A wide range of musicals will warm up winter for theater lovers.

Fight cabin fever with anticipation of theater productions under the stars in just a few months, presented by American Players Theatre and Peninsula Players.

The new musical comedy cabaret gets creative with nostalgic inspiration from the television specials of those "happy golden days of yore."

This touring production is funny, sweet and deserving of a longer run.

A superb cast stars in the Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, crystallized into one beautiful hour of entertainment.

The beloved film, now a musical, is a heartwarming family show that entertains all ages.

Captivating performances and puppetry charm audiences of all ages.

The smartly written book for this biographical show elevates “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” above the din of many jukebox musicals.

In another stunner for Paramount Theatre, the Midwest regional premiere proves to be an enchanting spectacle.

The Irving Berlin musical is a nostalgic treat performed by a superlative cast and ensemble.

This “Hot” ticket is for the most fun date night you could hope for. It’s not just “Some Like It … “ – it’s pretty much everyone.

Returning to the stage in mid-November, the community theater troupe has an exciting season ahead at the newly revitalized Woodstock Opera House.

The adult musical comedy – with puppets – can be outrageous, it can be real, as well as truly unique and astonishing. A production worth seeing.

The hit show is the season opener for the Paramount's 13th Broadway Series, whose popularity has turned the venue into the nation's largest musical subscription house.

In the weeks before the next election, an entertaining tribute to democracy in action awaits at Marriott's production of “1776.”

There’s a lot to like here – first and foremost are the special effects.

"Million Dollar Quartet" tells the true story of the night music legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis came together for an impromptu jam session at Sun Records in Memphis.

Paramount's Copley Theatre has launched its third BOLD Series season with a wildly entertaining play with music for all ages.

Tickets tickets to the shows in the Paramount Theatre's Broadway season are on sale now. Shows include 'The Full Monty,' 'Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical,' 'Cats' and 'Waitress.'

Audiences are in for a treat with professional theaters’ new seasons offering everything from comedy to recent Broadway shows.

Don’t be someone who misses the chance to witness a true spectacle on stage.

The dynamic cast is simply stellar, as they sing, dance, act and play their own instruments.

Joy is palpable as new community theater seasons approach in Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Elgin, St. Charles and beyond.

Goodman Theatre has much to be proud of in the new musical "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

A hybrid between a show and concert, the excellent production of this musical makes you dream about days of your youth no matter your age.

Madcap musical comedy runs through July 7.

Humor cleverly leavens Stephen Sondheim musical playing June 27 to 30 in its final week.

The show runs July 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle.

It's the world premiere of a pre-Broadway production of the funny musical based on the darkly comic film.

The Dixon Kids opening night production of “Seussical Jr.” on Friday, May 10, 2024, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre brought a full house of show-goers through the wacky, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.

The Dixon Kids opening night production of "Seussical Jr." brought a full house of show-goers through the wacky, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.

From the musical's staging to the stellar performances, this production of “Beautiful” definitely will entertain you.