• HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr

    Baird Center North - 207A - 2nd Floor
    Music

    A True Story of Hollywood Glamour & Scientific Genius! The 31x Award-Winning, Internationally Acclaimed solo show deemed “Captivating” by Huffington Post. Heather Massie enchants your audience as Hedy Lamarr, along with Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, Louis B Mayer, and more! A 36-character solo play where the audience summons Hedy to reveal how a glamorous Hollywood […]

  • Hey There: The Music of Rosemary Clooney

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom A - 4th floor
    Music

    Rosemary Clooney captured the hearts of America with her beautiful voice and catchy tunes, not to mention her classic role as Betty in White Christmas. Now, actress Kait Auburn, who has shone in Chicago and regional productions of Anything Goes, Legally Blonde, Cabaret and more, embodies the charm and crystal-clear voice of Rosemary Clooney on […]

  • David Anthony

    Baird Center North - 206A/B - 2nd Floor
    Music

    David Anthony is an international award winning magician and comedy hypnotist. His show can feature magic, hypnosis and a combo of both. The show is jammed-packed with audience participation making your audience the STARS of the show!

  • B.B. & Me …When Love Comes to Town

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    A musical spectacle telling the story of the great BB King and legendary Blues and R&B friends such as Sam Cooke, George Jones and Ray Charles and starring renowned performer Brother Chris Clermont… opened to sold out houses and an extended residency in Las Vegas followed by an equally explosive tour in Europe and now […]

  • COMMOTION – A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom A - 4th floor
    Music

    This premier tribute band brings CCR’s greatest hits to life with stunning accuracy and high-octane energy. Frontman Steve McLain channels John Fogerty with powerful, gritty vocals that transport you straight to the golden age of rock. On lead guitar, Jimmy Ryan—a platinum artist and Hall of Fame inductee who toured with Carly Simon and worked […]

  • Nathan Chester & The Old Soul’s Motown Revival

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    "Nathan Chester & The Old Soul's Motown revival" is a dynamic musical experience led by Nathan Chester, a powerhouse vocalist and Chicago Native who is dedicated to keeping the spirit of classic should music alive. Known of this captivating performance on NBC's The Voice Season 25, where his soulful renditions of timeless hits earned him […]

  • Performing Arts for Youth SHOWCASE

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom E - 4th floor
    Music

    The Performing Arts for Youth Symposium will feature a panel discussion on critical issues in the field, thematically specific small group conversations, networking with colleagues and a curated showcase. Topics will include artistic programming, commissioning new works, marketing to schools and families, and supporting artists in new and innovative ways. Immediately following there will be […]

  • Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    A little Broadway, a little Soul and a whole lot of Rock N' Roll is the perfect way to close out your MAX showcase discovery! Join FourMortals and ECE Touring, Ele Parade, Epic Arts Management, Harmony Artists, Kirby Organization, Kirshner Creative, Marcato Artists & What's Next Nashville for a night of audience favorites and even […]

  • Vinyl Velocity: High-Energy Hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Vinyl Velocity takes you on a full-throttle ride through the greatest hits of the '60s, '70s, and '80s. From the punchy horns of Chicago to the glam rock of Foreigner and the blue-eyed soul of Tom Jones, this show takes you back to the best moments of the vinyl record era. Created by frontman Drew […]

  • The Wonderful WOMAN of OZ starring Erin Fitzgerald

    Baird Center North - 204 B/C - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Erin Fitzgerald is THE WONDERFUL WOMAN OF OZ (an UNAUTHORIZED! parody) 80 pages of dialogue, 27 dazzling characters and JUST ONE uniquely and gifted actor! Erin Fitzgeralds’ amazing one-woman performance is a fast-paced, surprising family experience that invites the audience to create all the sets, costumes and rainbows in their minds' eye. www.TheWonderfulWomanOfOz.com

  • BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: Gentlemen of the Theatre

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, and then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony — you've got a ticket to BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: Gentlemen of the Theatre. This exciting act features lush symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classic musicals like WICKED, THE PHANTOM OF […]

  • The Sound of Julie: Celebrating the Music of Julie Andrews

    Baird Center North - 206A/B - 2nd Floor
    Music

    The Sound of Julie is America’s first-ever national touring show dedicated to the music of Julie Andrews. Created to celebrate the beloved star's 90th birthday, The Sound of Julie features British vocalist Hayley Renee, known for her angelic sound and girl-next-door charm. Hayley takes audiences through Andrews’ most iconic roles, from Mary Poppins and The […]

  • AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS: Vintage Vocal Trio (1920s – 1960s)

    Baird Center North - 206A/B - 2nd Floor
    Music

    America loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves with “Bei Mir Bist du Schön” in 1937. But audiences will hear those great vintage songs with fresh ears when AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS takes the stage! These NYC-based ladies have performed at iconic spaces honoring our veterans, as well […]

  • Fancifool: KIDS!

    Baird Center North - 207A - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Join the Fancifool! gang to learn new things! As citizens of a democracy, it is our job to help make a good world! Let's use our imagination to think of the world we want to see! Let's think about what we want to be when we grow up! Let's learn about the environment and Nature […]

  • Ryanhood

    Baird Center North - 204 B/C - 2nd Floor
    Music

    International Acoustic Music Awards winners for ‘Best Group/Duo’, Ryanhood’s tight vocal harmonies and big acoustic riffs have made them favorites on the touring circuit for over 20 years. A merging of virtuosic musicianship with rich and transformative storytelling, their shows are driven by strong acoustic guitar interplay and turn-on-a-dime harmonies forged in a decades-long friendship. […]

  • B.B. & Me …When Love Comes to Town

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    A musical spectacle telling the story of the great BB King and legendary Blues and R&B friends such as Sam Cooke, George Jones and Ray Charles, starring renowned performer Brother Chris Clermont… opened to sold out houses and an extended residency in Las Vegas followed by an equally explosive tour in Europe and now the […]

  • Jeff Corle. Artist

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom A - 4th floor
    Music

    Former dairy farmer, Jeff Corle, tells his highly unlikely but true life story of going from cows to country music by virtue of an unexpectedly viral song he called Empty Barn which describes the heartache and pain Corle experienced after he was forced to sell his beloved Guernsey cows. Corle, a captivating presence, uses his […]

  • Russell Kaback

    Baird Center North - 207A - 2nd Floor
    Music

    After his grandfather is murdered at the outset of WWII, young Szyjek seeks his guidance "from beyond" as he navigates the ever more horrific world of the Nazi camps. With a promise made to his mother that he would return home, he manages to survive, by grit and ultimately, by luck - only to find […]

  • Forjoury

    Baird Center North - 208 - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Forjoury is a musical extravaganza like no other. Bringing together the timeless hits of two iconic rock bands, Foreigner and Journey, the show is a mesmerizing tribute to the classic tunes that have captured the hearts of millions. As the lights dim and the first notes of “Separate Ways” ring out, the audience will be […]

  • THE GREAT DUBOIS: MASTERS OF VARIETY

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom E - 4th floor
    Music

    A fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages…showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. This is The Great DuBois:the most unique 2-person circus you will ever see! Featured in Hugh Jackman’s hit movie, “The Greatest Showman”, The […]

  • Calle Sur – Latin Duo

    Baird Center North - 207A - 2nd Floor
    Music

    With its delightful stage presence, multi-instrumental virtuosity, and near perfect vocal blend, Latin duo “Calle Sur,” comprised of Ed East (Panamanian) and Karin Stein (Colombian), brings to life the rich diversity of Latin American acoustic music through engaging performances featuring many instruments and musical styles, ranging from traditional to contemporary, as well as original tunes. […]

  • Will Holiday’s The Grand Ol’ Cowboy Show

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom C - 4th floor
    Music

    Fresh off the Grand Ol’ airwaves comes the spinoff you’ve all been trying to wrangle. From the makers of the Grand Ol’ Christmas Show comes the Grand Ol’ Cowboys Show! So saddle up, folks, because your favorite bronco-riding balladeers are coming to a theater near you. Staged like a vintage radio spectacular, this show rustles […]

  • A BAND CALLED HONALEE: A Folk Trio Celebrating Peter, Paul & Mary

    Baird Center North - 204 B/C - 2nd Floor
    Music

    A BAND CALLED HONALEE is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary. Their interactive and energetic shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again! Founded in 2011 by producer and music director Aaron Gandy, the group believes the melodies and messages of the […]

  • Cher & Gene Klosner

    Baird Center North - 207A - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Some siblings fight, some siblings compete, and then some siblings, like award-winning artists Cher & Gene Klosner, come together as Acoustic Pop Rock Singer/Songwriters, wowing audiences with their catchy, groovin', from-the-gut, gets-stuck-in-your-head songs and their stories. With a guitar, a piano, and sibling harmonies that have been described as "audible chocolate," this is a showcase […]

  • The Insiders

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom A - 4th floor
    Music

    Close your eyes and you won’t know the difference—open them and you still might be fooled. THE INSIDERS deliver the ultimate Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience, channeling the timeless sound and spirit of an American rock legend. Led by frontman Max Lockwood—whose voice uncannily echoes Petty’s—this six-piece band brings decades of stage and touring […]

  • Duende Libre

    Baird Center North - 206A/B - 2nd Floor
    Music

    DUENDE LIBRE celebrates the connections between jazz and music from indigenous America, Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean. Their stewardship is a natural continuation of decades of dedicated apprenticeship with master musicians from around the world. DUENDE LIBRE's on-stage chemistry, formed through years of performing, touring, and recording together, sets the band apart along with their […]

  • HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr

    Baird Center North - 207A - 2nd Floor
    Music

    A True Story of Hollywood Glamour & Scientific Genius! The 31x Award-Winning, Internationally Acclaimed solo show deemed “Captivating” by Huffington Post. Heather Massie enchants your audience as Hedy Lamarr, along with Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, Louis B Mayer, and more! A 36-character solo play where the audience summons Hedy to reveal how a glamorous Hollywood […]

  • Electric Resonance: Hits from Mozart to Metallica

    Baird Center North - 206A/B - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Electric Resonance redefines the “classical crossover trio” with their genre-busting instrumentation of piano, drums, and electric guitar. Described as electro-classical, the group performs symphonies from Beethoven and Brahms to Dvorak and Debussy, but with a contemporary, electric sound. The brainchild of pianist, producer, and arranger Jason Lyle Black—known for his millions of viral views on […]

  • Ernie Haase and Signature Sound / Decades of LOve

    Baird Center North - Baird Ballroom A - 4th floor
    Music

    The Greatest Love songs from the last 100 years performed by Grammy nominated Dove Award winning Ernie Haase and Signature Sound.

  • Taylor’s Thread: Celebrating the Music of James Taylor

    Baird Center North - 204 B/C - 2nd Floor
    Music

    Taylor’s Thread performs the most exciting and authentic full-band tribute to James Taylor in the market today. Founded by veteran Nashville session players & songwriters, Taylor’s Thread captures the spirit of America’s folk hero, with an emotion and artistry unmatched in the industry. From hits like “Fire and Rain,” “Mexico,” “Carolina in My Mind,” and […]