3 Blonde Moms
They're back! A hysterical, national hit starring some really desperate housewives. From Television, stage and screen, join Cathy Ladman, Joanie Fagan and Beaumont Bacon - three completely different moms from the cul de sac who present the pleasures and disasters of motherhood in a brutally funny 90 minutes flat. This semi-scripted PG-13 stand up comedy show is jam packed full of hysterical material about being a Mom, having a Mom, kids, schools, husbands, neighbors, in-laws and more.
One Night of Queen
One Night of Queen delivers an explosive evening of entertainment. The show gives you all of the Queen classics from Killer Queen to Bohemian Rhapsody. Truly an unforgettable night for all Queen fans! The electrifying music and light show is a crowd favorite. The group just recorded a new live CD at Edinburgh Playhouse, where more than 5,000 fans over two nights were rocked by the show.
American English
An internationally acclaimed tribute show, American English is the next best thing to The Beatles as it recreates the complete experience! (All Ages)
An Evening of Percussion
Packed with energy and excitement, this event features performances by the Strikers All-Stars Drumline—comprised of talented high school drummers from Cary Grove, Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South and Prairie Ridge High Schools. A fundraiser to benefit Raue Center and the Strikers Scholarship Fund.
An Evening of Percussion showcases drummers across all four schools that play cool cadences and grooves, along with some fun concert pieces. The event is also used to award a student with the Annual Tim Althoff Scholarship Award. A phenomenal show where the audience can’t help but get moved by the beat. A crowd-pleaser and sure sell-out!
“One of the best community shows out there! The Raue continues to be a crown jewel in Chicagoland because of their dedication to supporting local artists hand-in-hand with major acts.” – Dean Richards, WGN/Tribune critic
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Just in time for Clifford the Big Red Dog’s 50th anniversary, celebrate the timeless values of Clifford’s BIG ideas...from sharing, to playing fair, believing in yourself, and more! (Ages PK-2)
Stinky Cheese Man
Deconstructing traditional fairy tales, characters will slide in and out of the stories… Cinderella rebuffs Rumplestilskin and Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants! (Ages 8-11)
Tartan Terrors
Right around the corner from St. Patty’s Day, this rock ‘n roll Celtic group will take our stage. Described as “Gaelic Storm meets Adam Sandler”, they feature the best in music, comedy and dance.
Bolstered by the blistering piping of a Two Time World Champion Bagpiper, the driving tones of drums from around the world and a guitar played unlike any you’ve ever heard. Combine this with championship caliber Highland Dancers and recognized comedic performers, and this Celtic Group goes beyond ordinary.
Williams Street Repertory
Williams Street Repertory (WS Rep) will be a professional company that serves the community. It’s a hometown company with good stories, an American voice, and quality productions. And it will be a regionally and nationally recognized outlet for American voices in the arts. It will be an intimate, contemporary theatre that brings cutting-edge programs to the community.
