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Find your Walkman, your favorite 80s mix tape, and join us for a World Premiere musical! ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE..., by Sandy Rustin (The Cottage, Clue, Mystic Pizza), is a modern musical homage to the beloved teen-flicks of the 1980s. When Samantha Craig wakes up on the morning of her 45th birthday in her 18-year-old life, she has a chance to rewrite her past and land herself in the future of her dreams. Featuring a score of 80s hits made famous by Madonna, Whitney Houston, Culture Club, Naked Eyes, The Go-Gos, and Tiffany, among many others, Always Something There… offers a fresh, feminist, high school flashback.

Bounce back to the fabulous '50s and '60s with a toe-tapping trip down memory lane. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you into the world of four high school songstresses as they light up the stage with iconic hits like Mr. Sandman, It’s My Party, and Respect. Delivering a night of harmony, hijinks, and heartfelt memories, the four Wonderettes navigate the ups and downs of prom night and beyond.

World Premiere by Madhuri Shekhar, Lanford Wilson Playwriting Award Winner

Stage readings of three new plays.

Big things are happening at Lakewood Elementary School! Mr. Ratburn’s class is asked to write and perform a big show for all of Elwood City. Everyone is so excited! Everyone, except for Arthur. What should he do? Arthur feels more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer. With the help of his family and friends Buster, Brain, Francine, Muffy – and even little sister, D.W. – Arthur learns the importance of being his best, unique self in this brand new musical!

An interactive walking play for very young children that takes place in and around nature play spaces and on trails. As audiences follow the Trail Guide, they are introduced to some friendly, silly and musical animals who invite them to join the club through music, art and creative drama games!

Bring a picnic and a blanket to Lake Forest Open Lands for another Citadel outdoor summer extravaganza full of music and fun that your whole family will enjoy together!

Two young Black men, Moses and Kitch, stand around on an urban street corner passing time and hoping that maybe today will offer them a way out of their cycle of violence and poverty and deliver them to a "promised land,"

A new play with music that imagines a secret society of women that supports and promotes each other’s talents in the same way secret societies have provided powerful networks for men.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF shares the happiness and tears of a tight-knit Jewish community in Czarist Russia. Tevye, the town’s milkman, finds the long-held traditions that define his faith and family are threatened by a modern world that is encroaching on his beloved Anatevka. Don’t miss this lush and memorable score as it’s performed by Music Theater Works with a stellar cast and full orchestra. Center Theatre at North Shore Center for Performing Arts August 7 – 17 Book by Joseph Stein Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Music by Jerry Bock Directed by L. Walter Stearns Music Directed by Michael McBride

Celebrate the life and works of the late, great Stephen Sondheim with Side By Side By Sondheim. Featuring songs from Gypsy, Company, West Side Story, A Little Night Music, Follies and more, this musical revue offers a captivating journey through the wit and brilliance of one of Broadway’s greatest musical storytellers.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is the delightfully entertaining musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Jet-set to the 1960s where charming, young con man Frank Abagnale Jr. posed as an airline pilot, a lawyer and a doctor — and then escaped police custody, all before he turned 22. When Frank's lies catch the attention of an FBI agent, he is pursued across the globe to pay for his crimes. Created by a Tony Award-winning dream team: book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Some Like it Hot).

Tony Award-nominated actor and Grammy Award winner Sean Allan Krill (Jagged Little Pill, Parade) invites you to fall in love all over again with the legendary Tony Bennett. In a moving concert composed of personal stories and unforgettable songs, Broadway star Krill commemorates the artistry and humanitarian spirit that made Bennett one of the most celebrated crooners of all time. Featuring a stellar jazz band, hit songs include "Fly Me To The Moon," "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," "Stranger in Paradise," "The Way You Look Tonight," and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."

The Theatre for Young Audiences adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie FINDING NEMO, with music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Day by day for more than 50 years, audiences have delighted in this modern musical fable that weaves together music, improv and infectious pop and rock songs. This GODSPELL finds a fractured and disconnected community gathered at a local diner discovering the transformative power of forgiveness and embracing radical love. Production Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation In Partnership with Curt’s Cafe North Theatre at North Shore Center for Performing Arts October 23 – November 16 Production Sponsor: Whirled Peas Foundation In Partnership with Curt’s Cafe Book by John Michael Tebelak Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Music by Stephen Schwartz Directed by Matthew Silar Music Directed by Justin Kono

From the creators of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, your favorite Rock 'n' Roll legends return this Christmas for a brand-new holiday musical experience. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays at Sun Records studio, filled to the brim with Christmas cheer and enough musical talent to power a city grid. Jam-packed with the sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous, the gang is up to their usual antics as we journey through stories of Christmas past, present, and future.

All is merry and bright as Chicago rockers The Lovettes celebrate the women of the golden era of holiday pop! In a show-stopping performance, The Lovettes bring their unique twist to hits from The Andrews Sisters, The Ronettes, The Supremes, Darlene Love, and more. Featured on PBS's Doo-Wop Generations, this internationally-acclaimed act performs across the US, Canada, and Europe, earning endorsements from pop queens Beverly Lee (The Shirelles) and Judy Craig (The Chiffons). Holiday hits include "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree," "Sleigh Ride," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and "Christmas Baby Please Come Home."