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Million Dollar Quartet

Million Dollar Quartet

Nov 07
  • November 07, 2026
  • Stolp Island Theatre

Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio itself. The new Stolp Island Theatre was designed to immerse you in the experience so you can say “I was there!” On December 4, 1956, Elvis…

Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston

Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston

Nov 07
  • November 07, 2026
  • Copley Theatre

Chicago comedy veteran Tim Benker hosted Paramount’s Copley Comedy Series earlier this spring, has performed stand-up from New York to Las Vegas, and co-hosted morning radio shows in Las Vegas and Houston. Benker recently performed the multimedia comedy shows Men of a Certain Rage, The Four Fathers…

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Nov 11
  • November 11, 2026
  • Paramount Theatre

Adapted and Directed by Trent Stork Rediscover the magic of the holiday season with A Christmas Carol , the timeless tale that warms hearts and reminds us all of the true spirit of Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and lonely miser, is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts who take him on a…

The Second City Nut Cracking Holiday Revue

The Second City Nut Cracking Holiday Revue

Nov 20
  • November 20, 2026
  • Copley Theatre

Dash on through the snow (even though we don’t get snow anymore) to The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue! Your classic holiday family gatherings, office parties, movies, and Mariah Carey on infinite repeat will be severely lampooned in this fast-paced, interactive comedy revue stuffed with…

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

Jan 09
  • January 09, 2027
  • Paramount Theatre

It’s an era-by-era tribute celebrating the music and magic of Elvis Presley. From the early rockabilly days to the Las Vegas concert years, and featuring four outstanding Elvis tribute artists, it’s a night you don’t want to miss. About the performers SHAWN KLUSH – Elvis Presley Enterprises…

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Nestled along Chicagoland's Fox River Valley, the Aurora Area of Illinois is a destination offering an astonishing variety of attractions to visit, sights to see, and things to…

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Whether you're traveling with family, friends, grandkids, or for a couples getaway, you'll find fun things to do in the Aurora Area of Illinois, just an hour west of Chicago along…