***You’ll find plenty of easy, free parking in Wilmette’s Village Center. In addition to no time-limit, on-street parking in the evening, there are parking lots across from and behind the Wilmette Theatre. Also within a short walk are parking lots behind Village Hall and the Metra Commuter Lots that are free and available in the evenings and weekends.
MAGIC AT THE METTE: THE AMAZING TOMAS
Magic for kids live onstage! Through his magical wizardry The Amazing Tomas Medina mystifies audiences with his
expert sleight of hand and wins them over with his uncanny sense of humor that sets him apart from most other magical
entertainers. With astounding tricks, clever lines, and audience participation, he is beloved by audiences of all
ages. Perfect for kids and families!
ALL TICKETS $12 Saturday July 31st @ 10am - Buy Tickets
BEATLEGRAS
Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio. Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist.
The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras.
“Beatlegras isn’t just for Beatles fans, but for those of us who love great musicianship played out
as one of the sweetest sounds imagineable. A sound that remains constantly in my CD player” Gary Cogill, Movie Critic, WFAA
"This isn’t your same old Beatles band," says Dave Walser, founder of the innovative group. A fan of the
classic quartet since he first saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show, Dave was inspired to create beatlegras after seeing
McCartney’s Back in the U.S. tour in 2002. "I thought it would be fun to get some great musicians together and play
all acoustic versions of Beatles songs. Hooking up with George and Milo was the best thing that could happen. Each
of us adds a little something different to the mix." A longtime Dallas musician, Dave Walser owns and operates Blue
Moon Recording and Post, where most of the beatlegras CDs were recorded.
Dreams really do come true! See for yourself in this hilarious musical play of one of the most popular
fairy-tales ever told live onstage. Chicago's finest childrens' theatre Chicago Kids Company provides quality,
colorful and entertaining live professional theatre for the whole family to enjoy!
1986 movie musical plus live cast! Rick Moranis plays nebbishy Seymour Krelborn, who works
in a rundown flower shop on Skid Row. While his boss bemoans the lack of business, Seymour seeks a way of bringing the
shop -- and himself -- fame and fortune and the girl he loves. Actors and puppeteers onstage bring the movie onscreen
to life for the audience in this special Wilmette Theatre presentation! Sing along with the film from your seats but
-- please -- "don't feed the plants!"
Frank Loesser was no one-trick pony. Besides "Guys and Dolls," he wrote several other successful musicals —
"Where's Charley?", "The Most Happy Fella", and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"—as well as a
number of hit songs in his earlier life as a Hollywood lyricist. Charles Troy will fill in the Loesser chronology
in this multimedia presentation, and you'll hear lots of delightful and familiar songs, filled with humor and heart.
COMEDY AT THE METTE in Association with Chicago Underground Comedy
PRESENTS: Sean Flannery Hosted by Dan Polydoris and also featuring C.J. Sullivan
On August 14th the Wilmette Theatre continues its monthly stand-up comedy series, a Chicago Tribune "Best
Bet," with a show headlined by hilarious Chicago comedian Sean Flannery. Sean was recently voted Best Stand-Up
Comedian in Chicago by the Chicago Reader. He was also a featured performer in the TBS Just For Laughs Chicago
Festival. His one man show, "Never Been to Paris," debuts this August at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago and Sean
can be heard on the extremely popular weekly podcast, "Vistors Locker Room" which is available on iTunes.
The Visitors Locker Room also just recently released their first album, Sports Combat Comedy, which is available on
Amazon and iTunes.
Comedy at the Mette showcases some of the absolute best comedy Chicago has to offer every second
Saturday of each month. For these shows the Wilmette Theatre has partnered with
Chicago Underground Comedy, which
the Chicago Tribune called "one of the hottest shows in town" and Chicago Magazine raved, "the hippest, hottest
stand-up showcase to emerge in years." We are thrilled to be able to present some of Chicago Underground Comedy's
top local comedians on our stage every month!
Doors open at 9:30pm.
This is a 21 and over event. Beer and Wine will be sold.
The Judy Garland Duets
starring Laura Freeman and Rob Dorn
Prized Chicago cabaret artists Laura Freeman and Rob Dorn pay tribute to Hollywood legend Judy Garland and
her famous duets with stars such as Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, and Mickey Rooney among many others. Featuring memorable
duets such as “For Me and My Gal” and “I’ve Got Rhythm,” the show’s a classic look back at Garland’s career and
her place in old Hollywood.
General Admission $20
Students, seniors and CCP members $15
Jazz at the Mette!
Chicago's two leading college-level big bands, the Fatum Brothers Jazz Orchestra and the Foster
Meets Brooks Big Band, in the big band battle of the year, as the two bands conclude their summer seasons.
Come witness music from the top youth jazz instrumentalists in the Chicagoland area duke it out in this
fiery, hall-stomping big band concert!
SILENT FILM SUNDAYS With Live Piano Accompaniment by David Drazin!
THE GENERAL with BUSTER KEATON
Consistently ranked among the greatest films ever made, Buster Keaton's THE GENERAL is so brilliantly conceived
and executed that it continues to inspire awe and laughter with every viewing. With live piano accompaniment by noted
silent film accompanist David Drazin. Perfect for the entire family!
Come see this classic cult film at the Wilmette Theatre! It's the full Rocky Horror Picture Show experience with audience participation
and a live performance with the film by the Midnight Madness Rocky Horror Picture Show cast of Chicago!
This fall Don’t Spit the Water, Chicago’s immensely popular crazy live game show brought to you by the comedy
geniuses of Blewt!, comes to the Wilmette Theatre for a special performance. Hosted by international comedy sensations
Sasha and The Noob, "Don't Spit the Water" pits audience contestants against a zany cast of comic characters. Contestants
fill their cheeks with water, and the comics try to make them laugh so hard they spit it out. Hilarious hi-jinks!
The Wilmette Theatre in collaboration with WTEP is proud to present Spotlighters at the Mette, a Great Age Daytime Program.
SAY IT WITH MUSIC An intergenerational salute to Irving Berlin...with a showcase of talented seniors joined by gifted junior performers
Featuring:
Take Note, 2010 Illinois top ranking senior barbershop quartet and
Tecora Rogers, internationally known jazz/gospel cabaret artist and television host
Host/Director: Joyce Stern Greenberg
Music Director: Ester Hana
Sunday, September 19th at 2:00pm - Buy Tickets
