THE MAGIC FLUTE

 "You'll have a rollicking good two hours amidst the frenzy that is Kenneth Branagh's take on The Magic Flute... There's no reason why we've had to wait more than two years since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival to see it on a big screen."
- Toronto Star

"Branagh's "Flute" is a joy... Fascinatingly re-imagines Mozart's opera.. Branagh's vision of the Great War is awful and magical at the same time.
- Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times

An Opera in Two Acts, Run time 134 minutes

Mozart’s classic opera The Magic Flute is breathtakingly transformed in a spectacular film version conceived and directed by Kenneth Branagh with a newly-adapted libretto by Stephen Fry. With musical director James Conlon conducting the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, the film showcases opera stars René Pape, Tom Randle, Lyubov Petrova and Silvia Moi in a romantic adventure story of humanity and fellowship, weaving drama with comedy. Branagh “...brings magic and a new life to Mozart” (Classic FM). A perennial favorite for generations of opera-goers this production is a visually extraordinary cinematic experience that the LA Times called “exuberant!”

Sunday premiere will be followed by a conversation with Branagh himself, who will be joining theatres virtually from London. Branagh is best known for his film adaptations of William Shakespeare, for which he’s received Oscar nominations for direction (Henry V) and screenwriting (Hamlet), and is also a well known Oscar-nominated actor, most recently nominated in 2012 for playing Lawrence Olivier in My Week with Marilyn.

Buy Tickets - Tuesday, June 18 @ 7:00

THE DREAMTREE SHAKERS 

Buy Tickets - Saturday, June 22 @ 10:00am

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CARMEN, OPERA FROM LA scala 

Lies, lust, murder. And brilliant music. Carmen, Bizet's masterpiece is one of the most popular operas of all time. This production from La Scala features opera greats Jonas Kaufmann and Erwin Schott with newcomer Anna Rachvelishvili making her wildly successful debut as Carmen. The New York Times raved: "She triumphed... an unusual, concentrated focus, a fresh gravity."

201 MINUTES, INCL. ONE INTERMISSION 

Sunday June 23, 2:00 pm

Tuesday June 25, 7:00 pm

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DON GIOVANNI, OPERA FROM LA SCALA

Mozart's ultimate lady-killer villain meets his match in Anna Netrebko, the opera world's "hottest female star". Starring Peter Mattei, Bryn Terfel, this opening night production features Daniel Barenboim at the podium.

210 MINUTES incl. ONE INTERMISSION

Sunday June 30, 2:00 pm

Tuesday July 2, 7:00 pm

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il trittico, opera from la scala

This gem-box collection of three brief but beautiful Puccini operas runs the gamut from heart-wrenching drama to madcap farce: Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, known for its resplendent soprano aria, "O mio babbino caro".

212 MINUTES, incl. ONE INTERMISSION

Sunday July 7, 2:00 pm

Tuesday July 9, 7:00 pm

13 the musical

A pop/rock MUSICAL about growing up

Music & Lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown

Evan Goldman’s journey of becoming a teenager, forced to leave New York and move to small town Indiana. He just wants to fit in and survive the school year.  Evan has to make a choice between friendship and being popular. Evan learns the true meaning of growing up and what it means to be a friend.

Recommended for ages 5+!

Buy Tickets - Saturday, July 13 @ 2:00 pm

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la sylphide, ballet from the bolshi

One of the oldest of the classic romantic ballets, this tale of winged spirits in the human realm of a small Scottish village showcases the talents of ballet luminaries Ekaterina Krysanova, Vyachelsav Lopatin, Anna Rebetskaya and Denis Savin.

113 MINUTES, incl. ONE INTERMISSION  

Sunday July 21 at  2:00 pm

 Tuesday July 23 at  7:00 pm

Mindy Hester & The Time Outs

Back By Popular Demand!

Tickets $10 advance, $12 door

Buy Tickets - Saturday, July 27 @ 10:00am

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the pharaoh's daughter, ballet from the bolshoi

 An opium dream transports an English lord played by Ruslan Skvortsov to ancient Pharaonic times and the arms of an Egyptian princess, danced by Svetlana Zakharova.

175 MINUTES incl. TWO INTERMISSIONS

Sunday July 28  at 2:00 pm

Tuesday July 30  at 7:00 pm

aida, OPERA FROM LA SCALA 

Tragic, passionate and extravagant, this is the definitive production of Aida. Staged by legendary director Franco Zeffirelli, this performance delivers the splendor and majesty of Verdi's drama with opera greats Roberto Alagna and Violeta Urmana. 

174 MINUTES incl. ONE INTERMISSION

Sunday Aug 4  at  2:30 pm

Tuesday Aug 6 at  7:00 pm

don carlo, OPERA FROM LA SCALA

A richly nuanced score with a complex emotional story, Don Carlo is Verdi's ultimate drama. This opening night La Scala production features opera stars Ferruccio Furlanetto, Stuart Neill, Fiorenza Cedolins and Dolora Zajick.

234 MINUTES incl. TWO INTERMISSIONS

Sunday Aug 11 at 2:30 pm

Tuesday Aug 13 at 7:00 pm

Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies

"A Different Kind of Kid Rock" -Chicago Tribune

Super-rockin', positive music at family friendly volumes. Hands-on hootenannies get everyone singing, dancing and jamming like full-fledged musicians. Playing everything from outstanding original songs to a trove of classic tunes bridging genres from swing to rock to samba.

Tickets $10 advance, $12 door

Buy Tickets - Saturday, August 17 @ 10:00am

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La Traviata, OPERA FROM LA SCALA

 With an all-star cast headed by Angela Gheorghiu, this lavish production by Liliana Cavani boasts internationally famed conductor Lorin Maazel at the podium.

150 MINUTES incl. ONE INTERMISSION

 Sunday Aug 18 at 2:00 pm

Tues Aug 20 at 7:00 pm

Mary Poppins

Sing-A-Long

Movie with Live Cast!

Blowing back into Wilmette, by popular demand! One of our most popular sing-a-longs is back! Come see the classic film on the big screen along with a live cast who will lead the audience in song!

Buy Tickets - Saturday, September 21 @ 10:00am

THE BOOGERS

"The aptly named BOOGERS perform their hard-driving, chord-driven rock n' roll for the youngsters in a style reminiscent of New York Punksters The Ramones. Of course, their songs are crafted with age-appropriate material. The only sedation going on here is an after-show nap." – Chicago Tribune

For them, it's not just about putting a different beat to the music — it's about interpreting the songs…adding new lyrics…whole new sections and melodies…to better communicate their implicit message and create something familiar to kids but completely original and fun. Visit their website and meet band members Crusty, Greenie, & Sticky HERE! 

Buy Tickets - Saturday, October 12 @ 10:00am