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Past Events

The Paramount Theatre has hosted many events in the past. There are 162 listings stored in the HistoryGuide database for this property.

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Dixie's Tupperware Party. The Drag Queen comedy Dixie's Tupperware Party. Rated R. (Performance - Show Comedy)
11/17/06 Lorie Line. Pianist Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra performing live in concert. (Arts - Opera) 630-896-6666.
10/01/06 Bjorn Again. The world famous ABBA tribute band and the most successful tribute band of all time Bjorn Again performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
10/06/06 My Mother's Italian My Father's Jewish & I AM In Therapy. This hilarious show highlights the best of comedian Steve Solomon talents. Steve creates voices, dialects and sound effects that… (Performance - Comedic) 630-896-6666.
10/07/06
10/07/06
Barrage. An international cast of violinists with rock star looks performs live. (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
10/13/06 Olivia Newton-John. Olivia Newton-John performing live in concert. Doors open at 7pm. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
10/14/06 Steven Wright. Oscar-winning comedian Steven Wright performing live. (Performance - Show Comedy) 630-896-6666.
10/15/06 Big Band Broadcast. Big Band Broadcast performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
10/21/06 Stars of Chicago Dance Explosion!. Event category: Performance - Dance. 630-896-6666.
10/28/06 Drum. Drum is a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. This electrifying new musical brings together a heart-pumping fusion of music, danc… (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
11/04/06 Air Supply. Air Supply performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
11/05/06 Purdue Varsity Glee Club. Purdue Varsity Glee Club performing live in concert under the direction of nationally recognized conductor Brian Breed. (Arts - Opera) 630-896-6666.
11/12/06 The East Village Opera CO. The East Village Opera Company performing live in concert. (Arts - Opera) 630-896-6666.
11/18/06 Forever Tango. Forever Tango recaptures the passion of this irresistible, sensual and entertaining dance based in the rich history of Argentina… (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
12/08/06 Marie Osmond. Marie Osmond performing live. (Performance) 630-896-6666.
12/09/06 Brian Setzer Orchestra. Three time Grammy Award winner Brian Setzer Orchestra performs a set of Christmas classics from his Dig That Crazy Christmas CD… (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
12/10/06 Ten Tenors. Ten Tenors performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
12/12/06
12/12/06
Babes In Toyland. The magical tale of the 11-year-old Lisa that travels to Toyland in Wizard of Oz-like fashion during a Christmas Eve blizzard. L… (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
12/16/06
12/16/06
The Nutcracker. This classic holiday performance features spectacular costuming and sets with a cast of 65 local dancers as well as world-class… (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
01/26/07
01/26/07
01/26/07
A Midnight Cry: The Underground Railroad to Freedom. James DeVita's A Midnight Cry documents the true story of a young girls journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad. (Performance - Theater) 630-896-6666.
02/02/07
02/03/07
02/03/07
Cats. The 25th Anniversary tour of the longest running show in North America and the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musica… (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
02/10/07
02/10/07
Kenny Rogers. Kenny Rogers performs a combination of classics such as "Through the Years", "Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer" and "She Believ… (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
02/16/07
02/17/07
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The Producers. From the brilliant mind of Mel Brooks comes a hilarious musical comedy about a down on his luck theatrical producer and a mousey… (Performance - Musical Comedy) 630-896-6666.
03/15/07
03/15/07
Great Expectations. Great Expectation is a moving play based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale of the adventures of Pip's. From his encounter with a… (Performance - Theater) 630-896-6666.
03/23/07 A Day in his Life, The John Lennon Anthology Concert. Tim Piper brilliantly portrays rock icon John Lennon and performs note-perfect renditions of some of the greatest songs ever com… (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
03/24/07 The Peking Acrobats. Event category: Performance. 630-896-6666.
03/20/07 Comics of David Letterman. David Letterman performing live. Doors open at 7pm. (Performance - Comedic) 630-896-6666.
04/21/07 Viktoria Vizin. Viktoria Vizin performing live in concert. (Arts - Opera) 630-896-6666.
04/22/07 Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
04/27/07
04/28/07
04/28/07
Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a funny musical of biblical Egypt through the eyes of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This… (Performance - Musical Comedy) 630-896-6666.
05/04/07
05/04/07
Beauty & The Beast. This Disney Musical tells a tale about a young woman from a small provincial town and the Beast, a prince trapped by a spell. In… (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
05/10/07 Itzhak Perlman. Violinist Itzhak Perlman performing live in concert. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony) 630-896-6666.
11/07/08 The Fab Four. The Fab Four performs their classic tribute to The Beatles. (Arts - Concerts)
11/08/08
11/08/08
Nunsense. The musical comedy Nunsense . (Performance - Musical)
11/15/08 Frank Caliendo. Comedian Frank Caliendo performing live. (Performance - Comedic)
11/23/08 Bob Newhart. Comedian Bob Newhart performs live. (Performance - Comedic)
12/07/08
12/08/08
12/08/08
A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol . (Performance - Musical) 630-896-6666.
01/31/09
01/31/09
Junie B. Jones. Based on the popular books by Barbara Park, outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in this funny, fast-paced musica… (Performance - Musical Comedy) 630-896-6666.
02/17/09
02/18/09
02/19/09
Girls Night. Girls Night the musical. (Performance - Musical)
02/22/09 Shanghai Circus. The Shanghai Circus performance . (Performance - Circus / Animal Show)
03/21/09
03/21/09
03/22/09
Footloose. Footloose the musical . (Performance - Musical)
04/09/09
04/09/09
04/09/09
James And The Giant Peach. The children's tale James And The Giant Peach - the musical. (Performance - Musical)
04/17/09
04/18/09
04/18/09
Movin' Out. Musican Billy Joel and Choreographer Twyla Tharp's Movin Out the musical.
04/25/09
04/25/09
Simply Ballroom. Simply Ballroom hosted by Debbie Reynolds. (Performance - Dance)
04/30/09
05/01/09
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The Queen of Bingo. The musical comedy. (Performance - Musical)
05/08/09
05/09/09
05/09/09
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Broadway's Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy performance. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show)
05/10/09 Frankie Avalon. Frankie Avalon performing live. (Arts - Concerts)
06/07/09 Glenn Miller Orchestra. The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra performs . (Arts - Concerts)
09/04/09 Randy Travis. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts) 630-896-6666.
09/13/09 Ani Difranco. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts)
09/26/09
10/19/12
Ballet Folklorico. Ballet Folklorico De Mexico . (Performance - Ballet)
03/27/10 Second City. Comedy Show. (Performance - Comedic)
04/13/10
04/13/10
Jamie Cavanaugh. Live. (Business - Conference)
05/22/10 Synergy Brass Quartet. Classical music group performing live. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony)
09/17/10 Hotel California. Concert tribute to The Eagles. (Arts - Concerts)
09/25/10 Brad Garrett. Performing Live. (Performance - Comedic)
10/01/10 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts)
10/02/10 Lukas Nelson. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts)
10/03/10 Capitol Steps. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts)
10/09/10
10/16/10
Jack Hanna's: Into the Wild Live. Animal Show. (Miscellaneous)
10/15/10 Gordon Lightfoot. Performing Live. (Arts - Concerts)
10/17/10 Live at the Sands: A Tribute to Sinatra. Musical Tribute Concert. (Arts - Concerts)
10/22/10 Brian Regan. Performing Live. (Performance - Comedic)
01/15/11 B.B, King. B.B. King performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts)
01/21/11
01/21/11
01/21/11
Seussical The Musical. Based on an adaptation of the smash Broadway musical. (Performance - Musical)
02/13/11 New Shanghai Circus. More than two thousand years of Chinese circus traditions, including feats by acrobats, jugglers and contortionists, will be on… (Performance)
03/08/11 An Evening With Joe Bonamassa. Award-winning blues rock star Joe Bonamassa peforming live in concert in support of his newest album, Black Rock. (Arts - Concerts)
03/19/11 Under The Streetlamp - With The Stars of Jersey Boys. Leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys will perform your favorite songs ranging from rock-n-roll to Motown c… (Arts - Concerts)
03/20/11 Yesterday & Today. Billy McGuigan presents a tribute to the music of The Beatles in an interactive music experience where the audience determines t… (Nightlife - Live Music)
03/25/11
03/25/11
03/25/11
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Storybooks. If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Storybooks is a combination of mini-musicals based on popular children's books. (Kids Theater)
03/26/11 Celtic Tenors. The Celtic Tenors are touring in support of their fifth albumn, a collection of Stephen Foster and Bob Dylan songs. (Arts - Concerts)
04/01/11
04/02/11
All Shook Up!. All Shook Up! is the story of a little town that gets turned upside down when a motorcycle ridin', guitar playin' and hip swivel… (Performance - Musical)
04/06/11
04/06/11
Freedom Train. Freedom Train is a musical adaptation of the story of Harriet Tubman. (Performance - Musical)
04/08/11 Stand Up Dads. Four stand up comedians,who also happen to be dads, share their stories and observations about family life. (Performance - Comedic)
04/20/11 Rave On!. Rave On! is Billy McGuigan's homage to rock n' roll's legend, Buddy Holly. (Nightlife - Live Music)
05/21/11 The Second City. The Second City brings their brand of improv with a blend of classic scenes and material ripped from the day's headlines. (Performance - Improv)
05/22/11 Duke Ellington Orchestra. The Duke Ellington Orchestra, under the direction of Paul Ellington, play the jazz hits of yesterday live in concert. (Arts - Concerts)
01/18/12
01/18/12
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A Chorus Line. The broadway musical about dancer auditioning for the chorus line. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please cont… (Performance - Musical)
03/14/12
03/14/12
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Hair. Hair follows a group of hopeful, free-spirited young people. The score includes the musical numbers Let the Sun Shine In, Aquari… (Performance - Musical)
04/21/12
04/21/12
Burn The Floor. Ballroom dancing show featuring Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quick Step Cha-Cha and more. (Performance - Dance)
08/24/12 Happy Together Tour. Artists may include The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, The Monkees Lead Singer Micky Dolenz, The Grass Roots, Gary Puckett & The… (Arts - Concerts)
08/26/12 Alison Krauss And Union Station. Performing live.. (Arts - Concerts)
09/12/12
09/12/12
09/13/12 More...
Grease. It's the ultimate celebration of the teen years. Set in the hip 1950s, everyone has reported to class: Danny, Sandy, Frenchy, Ri… (Performance - Musical)
02/11/11
02/11/11
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Doktor Kaboom!. Doktor Kaboom! is an interactive one-man science variety show taking the audience on an educational tour of the modern scientif… (Kids Theater)
11/10/12 Olivia Newton-John. Olivia Newton-John performing live in concert.. (Arts - Concerts)
11/13/12 Indigo Girls. Performing live on stage. (Arts - Concerts)
11/21/12
11/21/12
11/23/12 More...
Annie. Bring the entire family and join Annie, and her pint-sized cohorts, on the musical adventure of a lifetime. (Performance - Musical)
01/04/13 Shatner's World: We Just Live In It. Television and movie superstar William Shatner will take audiences on a voyage through his life and career, from Shakespearean s… (Performance - Headliner)
01/16/13
01/16/13
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Music Man. It's going to be a busy week for traveling salesman Harold Hill. He has to convince the residents of River City he's a well-acco… (Performance - Musical)
02/05/13
02/05/13
Laura Ingalls. Performing live.. (Arts - Concerts)
02/07/13
02/07/13
02/07/13
Muntu. A Chicago based company that performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African… (Performance - Dance)
02/09/07
02/14/13
02/14/13
Bobby Vinton. Bobby Vinton performing live. (Performance) 630-896-6666.
03/06/13
03/06/13
03/07/13 More...
Fiddler On The Roof. A journey of love, loss, beliefs and family, Fiddler on the Roof is a celebration of life and all its challenges. (Performance - Musical)
03/28/13 Scotty McCreery. Performing live on stage. (Arts - Concerts)
04/10/10
03/30/13
Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees. A musical bringing the Bee Gees back in this tribute act. (Arts - Concerts)
04/04/13
04/04/13
The Little Engine That Could Earn Her Whistle. Based on the book, this song-filled show is the timeless tale of the Little Blue Engine that dreamed of one day getting to pull… (Kids Theater)
04/04/13
04/04/13
The Little Engine That Could Earn Her Whistle. This song-filled production is the timeless tale of the Little Blue Engine that dreamed of one day getting to pull the big cars… (Kids Theater)
04/10/13 Dwight Yoakam. Dwight Yoakam performing live.. (Arts - Concerts)
11/28/08
11/29/08
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Stomp. This high-voltage spectacle combines jaw-dropping, precision dance moves with creative percussion using everyday household items… (Performance) 630-896-6666.
09/17/14
09/17/14
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Cats. A plot based on T.S Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and award-winning music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. (Performance - Musical)
12/13/08
10/18/14
Jim Brickman. Comedian Jim Brickman performing live . (Performance - Comedic)
10/26/14 Jerry Lewis. Performing live.. (Arts - Concerts)
11/26/14
11/26/14
11/28/14 More...
Mary Poppins. Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical.. (Performance - Musical)
01/14/15
01/14/15
01/15/15 More...
The Who's Tommy. A rock musical by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff based on The Who's 1969 double album rock opera Tommy. (Performance - Musical)
03/18/15
03/18/15
03/19/15 More...
Les Miserables. Adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, set in Paris amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. (Performance - Musical)
04/23/09
04/28/15
David Sedaris. Comedian David Sedaris performing live. (Performance - Staged Reading) 630-896-6666.
11/01/15 Jack Hanna's Into The Wild. From lions to lemurs, gorillas to geckos and everything in between, everyone's favorite animal expert has brought the wonder of… (Performance)
11/02/15
11/02/15
The Math Maniac. Max Millions teaches kids some of the most important principles in mathematics. Appropriate for K-6. (Kids Theater)
11/02/15 North By Northwest. The classic Alfred Hitchcock film. An advertising executive is mistaken for a secret agent and is forced into a deadly struggle… (Festivals - Film Festival)
11/06/15 The Happy Medium. Kim Russo, also known as The Happy Medium, communicates with spirits live on stage. (Performance)
11/07/15
04/04/20
Frank Caliendo. Performing his standup routine live. (Performance - Comedic)
11/08/15 Peter & Paul. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts)
11/09/15 Bachelor Party. After hard-partying Rick decides to settle down with his girlfriend Debbie, his friends vow to throw him a wild, unforgettable b… (Festivals - Film Festival)
11/12/15 Josh Turner. Perfoming live in concert. (Arts - Concerts)
11/13/15 Terry Fator. Performing his brand of singing, dancing, comedy and mind-blowing ventriloquism live on stage. (Performance)
11/14/15
11/14/15
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Get in the holiday spirit with the uplifting sounds and magical arrangements of Mannheim Steamroller. (Arts - Concerts)
11/25/15
11/26/15
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A Christmas Story. It's a story filled with laughs, dreams, warmth and family. It's the story of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker growing up in middle-… (Performance - Musical)
11/30/15 Blade Runner. In a distant future, retired "blade runner" Rick Deckard is employed to hunt down and dispose of four rebellious "replicants" -… (Festivals - Film Festival)
12/04/15
12/05/15
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The Second City: Holidazed & Confused Revue. The Second City crew brings their world-famous skits, songs and laughs with a holiday twist.
12/07/15 Miracle On 34th Street. A department store Santa Claus insists that he is in fact the real Santa, sowing both joy and confusion amongst shoppers and emp… (Festivals - Film Festival)
12/14/15 National Lampoon's Chrsitmas Vacation. The Griswold family learns that even when they stay home for the holidays they can't seem to avoid trouble. (Festivals - Film Festival)
12/21/15 Home Alone. Young Kevin McCallister has been left at home alone when his family accidentally takes off for vacation without him. (Festivals - Film Festival)
12/22/15 Polar Express. Based on the beloved book by Chris Van Allsburg, it's a delight in both story and visuals for the whole family. (Festivals - Film Festival)
12/28/15 The Goonies. A group of friends who call themselves the "Goonies" accidentally uncover a map to lost pirate treasure. (Festivals - Film Festival)
01/20/16
01/20/16
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Hairspray. Tracy Turnblad is a plus-size teen with plus-size hair, and she has one big plus-size dream - to dance her way onto Baltimore's… (Performance - Musical)
02/25/16
02/25/16
Lily's Crossing. With a cozy home on the Atlantic, her best friend Margaret just down the beach and spectacular plans on the horizon, she has not… (Performance - Theater)
02/26/16
02/27/16
02/27/16
Stomp. An inventive, energizing and downright electrifying spectacle that blends dance, music, percussion and theatricals into one giga… (Performance - Musical)
02/28/16 I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues. A salute to Ella Fitgerald, Judy Garland and Patsy Cline. (Arts - Concerts)
03/05/16 God Save The Queen. See this Queen tribute band live in concert. (Performance - Singer / Impersonator)
03/16/16
03/16/16
03/17/16 More...
West Side Story. Tony meets Maria at a local dance. The chemistry is instantaneous, and for a few hours, there is no race, no hatred, no barriers… (Performance - Musical)
04/27/16
04/27/16
Charlotte's Web. Wilbur the pig has a problem: Farmer Zuckerman wants to turn him into pork chops! Good thing his friend, a little gray spider na… (Kids Theater)
05/21/16 Sandy Hackett's: The Rat Pack. The son of Buddy Hackett brings a show featuring the hits from the Rat Pack. (Arts - Concerts)
05/25/16
05/26/16
05/27/16 More...
Donny And Marie Osmond. This stage show brings all the hits, fun-loving personalities, high-energy style and serious dance skills that Donny and Marie a… (Arts - Concerts)
11/23/16
11/25/16
11/26/16 More...
Disney's The Little Mermaid. Ariel, Scuttle, Sebastian and the entire underwater world come to life as they embark on Ariel's quest for love. (Performance - Children's Theater)
02/08/17
02/08/17
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Sweeney Todd. It's just another day in 19th Century England, and Benjamin Barker has returned home. The only thing is, it has been 15 years si… (Performance - Musical)
03/22/17
03/22/17
Miss Nelson Is Missing. Based on the popular children's book. (Kids Theater)
02/12/11
02/12/11
03/31/17 More...
Riverdance. Riverdance is a celebration of Irish dance, music and song. (Performance - Dance)
04/19/17
04/19/17
04/20/17 More...
Jesus Christ Superstar. This is not just the story of the last 7 days of the greatest idol in history. It's the story of the close friend who tried to s… (Performance - Musical)
04/24/19
04/25/19
04/26/19 More...
August Rush. Musical / play performance. (Performance - Musical)
09/25/19
09/26/19
09/27/19 More...
Newsies - The Musical. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
11/02/19 Eddie B. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic)
11/13/19
11/14/19
11/15/19 More...
Beauty And The Beast. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
01/26/20 National Ballet Theater of Odessa: Romeo and Juliet. Ballet theatrical performance. (Performance - Ballet)
02/12/20
02/13/20
02/14/20 More...
The Secret of My Success. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
04/03/20 Killer Queen. Live concert performance. (Performance - Singer / Impersonator)
04/17/20 Jay Leno. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic)
04/29/20
04/30/20
05/01/20 More...
Kinky Boots. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
06/12/21
06/04/22
Straight No Chaser. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal)
11/10/21
11/11/21
11/12/21 More...
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
01/26/22
01/27/22
01/28/22 More...
Groundhog Day. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
03/17/22 The Man In Black: Tribute To Johnny Cash. Live concert performance. (Arts - Concerts)
03/27/22 Under The Streetlamp. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal)
04/13/22
04/14/22
04/15/22 More...
Rock Of Ages. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
08/31/22
09/01/22
09/02/22 More...
Dreamgirls. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
10/05/22
10/06/22
10/07/22 More...
Bull: A Love Story. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
11/16/22
11/23/22
11/25/22 More...
The Sound Of Music. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
02/01/23
02/02/23
02/03/23 More...
Into The Woods. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
04/12/23
04/13/23
04/14/23 More...
School Of Rock - The Musical. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
07/26/23
07/27/23
07/28/23 More...
Next to Normal. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)
08/11/23 Purple Reign - Prince Tribute. Live concert performance. (Music - Rock & Metal)
08/13/23 Happy Together Tour: The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV & The Cowsills. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal)
10/04/23
10/05/23
10/06/23 More...
What the Constitution Means to Me. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical)

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