Fall & Holiday Travel Guide

Do dinner and a show in downtown Aurora

Drop off your bags and freshen up for dinner at any number of amazing restaurants in downtown Aurora — great picks for date night include Altiro Latin Fusion, Ballydoyle Aurora, and Craft Urban Aurora, all just steps away from the box office at the Paramount. Both spots offer an elevated experience for theatergoers, from tasty tapas at Altiro to traditional Irish fare at Ballydoyle and creative American cuisine at Craft Urban. Reservations are recommended on show nights. 

For Chicagoland’s best Broadway, look no further than the brightest attraction in the City of Lights — Aurora’s Paramount Theatre has been nominated for dozens of “Jeff” Awards (Chicago’s version of the Tonys) for its amazing Broadway shows, built from the ground up at the Paramount Theatre costume shop and set warehouse right here in Aurora. This fall, Paramount invites you to enjoy the working-class musical that works for tips: The Full Monty. 

For the holidays, the first locally-produced staging of the theatrical megahit Frozen debuts at Paramount Theatre, bringing Disney's beloved animated film to life and filling the stage with winter magic. And take a step back in time at Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre for an intimate production of Million Dollar Quartet — whether you love the show or haven't seen it yet, we promise this is a brand-new experience you'll want to see again and again. 

For more information on the Paramount Theatre, visit paramountaurora.com and our Broadway in Aurora guide. 

After the show, find a cozy spot for a nightcap at Tavern on Broadway or French 75 Gallery & Lounge, where you can relax and enjoy elegantly crafted cocktails in a well-appointed space just steps from Paramount. 

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