Raise the Curtain! Your Guide to the Theater Scene in the Elgin Area

Raise the Curtain! Your Guide to the Theater Scene in the Elgin Area
October 28, 2025 Elgin Area CVB
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Looking to take in a show? Head to the Elgin area! Whether you’re craving a big-budget musical, an intimate dramatic play, or a night of unique touring entertainment, the performing arts centers and theater companies around Elgin, are rolling out a spectacular season. It’s the perfect time to grab your tickets and enjoy a night out supporting the region’s dynamic cultural heartbeat.

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    Love, Loss and What I Wore at Elgin Art Showcase

    Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division St Fl 8th, Elgin, IL

    Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, that explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories they evoke. The play features a series of monologues and ensemble pieces where women share stories about pivotal moments in their lives, like first bras, prom dresses, and wedding gowns, all connected to the […]

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    Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at Elgin Community College Arts Center

    Elgin Community College Arts Center 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL

    Step into the quiet beauty of Grover’s Corners, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Our Town, invites us to reflect on life’s fleeting moments, the bonds of community, and the universal rhythms of birth, love, and loss. With minimal staging and timeless storytelling, this poignant play reminds us to cherish the present and find meaning in […]

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    Club Cabaret Make ‘Em Laugh at Elgin Community College Arts Center

    Elgin Community College Arts Center 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL

    Club Cabaret Is Back. Step into an intimate setting in the transformed SecondSpace Theatre where nostalgia takes center stage and every seat feels like the best in the house. Settle in at a cozy round table and sip on a beverage while savoring delicious appetizers, all within a relaxed yet elegant ambiance. Get ready to smile and laugh as vocalist […]

  • Recurring

    Love, Loss and What I Wore at Elgin Art Showcase

    Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division St Fl 8th, Elgin, IL

    Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, that explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories they evoke. The play features a series of monologues and ensemble pieces where women share stories about pivotal moments in their lives, like first bras, prom dresses, and wedding gowns, all connected to the […]

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    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center.Tickets available now at https://ticketpeak.co/.../10899-The%20SpongeBob%20Musical Get ready to dive under the sea for a splash-tastic musical adventure like no other. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical follows everyone’s favorite optimistic sponge and his Bikini Bottom pals as they band together to save their underwater home from a […]

  • Recurring

    Club Cabaret Make ‘Em Laugh at Elgin Community College Arts Center

    Elgin Community College Arts Center 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL

    Club Cabaret Is Back. Step into an intimate setting in the transformed SecondSpace Theatre where nostalgia takes center stage and every seat feels like the best in the house. Settle in at a cozy round table and sip on a beverage while savoring delicious appetizers, all within a relaxed yet elegant ambiance. Get ready to smile and laugh as vocalist […]

  • Recurring

    Love, Loss and What I Wore at Elgin Art Showcase

    Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division St Fl 8th, Elgin, IL

    Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, that explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories they evoke. The play features a series of monologues and ensemble pieces where women share stories about pivotal moments in their lives, like first bras, prom dresses, and wedding gowns, all connected to the […]

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    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center.Tickets available now at https://ticketpeak.co/.../10899-The%20SpongeBob%20Musical Get ready to dive under the sea for a splash-tastic musical adventure like no other. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical follows everyone’s favorite optimistic sponge and his Bikini Bottom pals as they band together to save their underwater home from a […]

  • Recurring

    Love, Loss and What I Wore at Elgin Art Showcase

    Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division St Fl 8th, Elgin, IL

    Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play, based on Ilene Beckerman’s book, that explores women’s lives through the lens of their clothing and the memories they evoke. The play features a series of monologues and ensemble pieces where women share stories about pivotal moments in their lives, like first bras, prom dresses, and wedding gowns, all connected to the […]

  • Recurring

    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical at the Hemmens Cultural Center.Tickets available now at https://ticketpeak.co/.../10899-The%20SpongeBob%20Musical Get ready to dive under the sea for a splash-tastic musical adventure like no other. Based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical follows everyone’s favorite optimistic sponge and his Bikini Bottom pals as they band together to save their underwater home from a […]

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    Three Performances of The Nutcracker at Hemmens Cultural Center

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    Step into a world of holiday magic and wonder. Join us for The Nutcracker on December 6th and 7th where the enchanting music and artistry bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Our fresh take on this classic tale has delighted audiences with an impressive cast of students, pre-professionals and professionals from the Chicago Suburbs and across the United States. […]

  • Jim Witter’s Christmas Memories Performance at Elgin Community College Arts Center

    Elgin Community College Arts Center 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL

    Experience the magic of the season as ECC Arts Center favorite Jim Witter and his incredible band transport you to Christmases past with Christmas Memories. This heartwarming holiday celebration features timeless favorites like “Winter Wonderland,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and more. Let Jim Witter take you on a nostalgic musical journey that rekindles […]

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