Summer’s near, so downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre is announcing a fun line-up of sizzling hot shows to add to your entertainment calendar.
Visit ParamountAurora.com or call (630) 696-6666 to reserve seats to:
Comedy with Jen Kober
Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.
Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Tickets: $35
Get ready to laugh out loud when phenomenally funny Jen Kober hits the Copley stage to help celebrate Pride Month. Bursting onto the national scene with her bold blend of stand-up and storytelling, Kober delivers side-splitting sets that leave audiences rolling in the aisles. You've seen her on The Mandalorian, American Horror Story, Hacks, and The Righteous Gemstones, and heard her viral stories on NPR’s Snap Judgment. Now, fresh off her hit Vegas special, don’t miss your chance to see this hilarious, rising comedian.
The Second City 65th Anniversary Show
June 17-28: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Tickets: $43 (already on sale)
The Second City is celebrating 65 years, and they’re bringing they’re legendary laughfest to downtown Aurora for a two-week summer run. This hilarious revue showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni. With material handpicked from Second City’s iconic comedy archive brought to life by an all-star ensemble, audiences will see why The Second City remains the world’s most influential name in comedy for 65 years and counting.
Wicked Sing Along
Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Tickets: $15
Sing along to the blockbuster movie version of Wicked as it plays on the giant two-story screen on the Paramount stage. Belt out your favorite songs like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular” as you step into the magical world of Wicked like never before! Sing, laugh and celebrate Wicked with Elphaba, Glinda and fellow fans. Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a spellbinding night at the movies. Costumes encouraged, voices welcomed, and fun guaranteed!
MJ LIVE: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert
Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora
Tickets: $37-$57
The #1 Michael Jackson tribute in the world! Relive the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of the legendary superstar. Featuring spot-on renditions of Jackson’s biggest hits including “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Dangerous,” “Smooth Criminal” and many more, you’ll think it’s really Michael Jackson live on the stage. Featuring unmatched energy from Jallas Franca as MJ the legend, the MJ LIVE band, mega talented MJ LIVE dancers, plus amazing sound and lighting effects.
Rick Murphy, lead singer, Hollywood Nights. Credit Bob Watts
Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
Saturday, July 19 at 8 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Tickets: $26
Bob Seger fans rejoice! Hollywood Nights is back in Aurora this summer by popular demand. Nothing says summer in America like pure American rock-and-roll Seger classics like “Night Moves,” “Turn the Page,” “Travelin’ Man” and “Old Time Rock & Roll,” Not only do you get an explosive concert that looks like Bob Seger, you get one that sounds just like the man himself, with a 10-piece band to back up those lyrics that everyone can sing along to.
Let’s Sing Taylor: An Unofficial Live Tribute Show
July 26, 8 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd.
Tickets: $26-$46
The ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. Let’s Sing Taylor shows you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, this tribute brings the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. So, let the games begin. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time.
*Let’s Sing Taylor is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
The Happy Together Tour features The Turtles (center) and Jay and the Americans (right)
Happy Together Tour
Saturday, August 9 at 8 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Tickets: $59.50
This spectacular concert brings together the biggest and best music of the sixties and seventies. See original members of The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills – all on stage for one unforgettable show. And yes, these are all bands with original members doing their hit songs. The Happy Together Tour sells out every year, and this latest extravaganza will do the same. Don’t miss it.
Frank Caliendo
Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
Tickets: $55-$65
Master impressionist and comedian Frank Caliendo takes the Paramount stage for one night only. Known for his spot-on impressions of celebrities, athletes and politicians, Caliendo delivers high-energy, rapid-fire comedy that keeps audiences roaring with laughter. A favorite on Mad TV, FOX NFL Sunday, and countless late-night shows, Caliendo’s talent and timing are second to none. It's time for non-stop laughs. Don’t wait - grab your tickets now and see why Frank Caliendo is a true comedy powerhouse
About Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., is the center for performing arts in Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois. The beautiful, 1,843-seat theater, graced with a strong 1930s Art Deco influence and original Venetian décor, nationally known for its high-quality productions, superb acoustics and historic grandeur, has been downtown Aurora’s anchor attraction since 1931. Since launching its own Broadway Series in 2011, Paramount has amassed more than 37,000 subscribers, making it the largest subscription house in the U.S.
Paramount Theatre is one of five live performance venues overseen by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA). ACCA also programs and manages the 165-seat Copley Theatre, home to Paramount’s BOLD Series, at 8 E. Galena in the North Island Center; Stolp Island Theatre at 5 E Downer Place, Suite G, with a critically acclaimed immersive production of Million Dollar Quartet; RiverEdge Park, downtown Aurora’s outdoor concert venue at 360 N. Broadway; and Paramount School of the Arts, all in downtown Aurora.
Paramount Theatre continues to expand its artistic and institutional boundaries under the guidance of Tim Rater, President and CEO, Aurora Civic Center Authority; Jim Corti, Artistic Director, Paramount Theatre; a dedicated Board of Trustees and a devoted staff of live theater and music professionals.
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