$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – WE’RE IN THE NAVY NOW (1926)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States“Stinky” Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, “Knockout” Hansen loses a fight with Percival “Sailor” Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the...
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – PARISIAN LOVE (1925)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States“Stinky” Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, “Knockout” Hansen loses a fight with Percival “Sailor” Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the...
COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN WITH SPECIAL GUEST KERMIT APIO
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesCritics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” You’ve seen him in Loudermilk, Brian Regan: On The Rocks, Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, Stand Up and...
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – EVE’S LEAVES (1926)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesEve, the boyish daughter of a freighter captain stationed in a Chinese port, is addicted to dime novels and romantic daydreams. Going ashore with her father, she meets Bob Britton, the son of a wealthy tea-planter, who teases her, thinking she is a boy. When Chang Fang, a Chinese pirate, stages a raid on the...
ANDREW DICE CLAY: LIVE ON STAGE WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTY MILLER
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesANDREW DICE CLAY is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. And it’s that persona that has made him a Rock and Roll, Comedy Legend. When he released his debut album, Dice, the parental advisory label simply read “Warning: This album is offensive.” Despite media backlash, Dice’s rise to fame was...
Girls Night: The Musical – “Desperate Housewives Meets Mamma Mia”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesGIRLS NIGHT! The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance. Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine); and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!” (The Advocate). GIRLS NIGHT! The Musical is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more. Does contain some adult material and is suggested for ages 13 and older.
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – A GENTLEMAN OF PARIS (1927)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesEdward de Marignan, a young Parisian noble with a weakness for women, promises to retire from his irresponsible life of pleasure. Just as he arrives home from an all-night party, he is paid a visit by his fiancée (Jacqueline), her father (General de Latour), and her mother; and with the help of his efficient valet, Joseph, he receives them properly. To appease the general, Edward sends word to his women friends that he is to be married; he goes to a modiste’s to bid farewell to Henriette, Joseph’s wife, and is discovered by the valet, who thereupon gives him notice. Edward and Jacqueline are married, and following a houseparty, he gambles heavily with Dufour, but the vengeful valet slips an ace up Edward’s sleeve, causing him to be accused of cheating. When Joseph hears the shot with which Edward supposedly wipes out his disgrace, his loyalty moves him to confess; Marignan and his wife are then happily reunited.
Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
MASTERS OF ILLUSION, AS SEEN ON THE CW HIT TELEVISION SERIES
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesStarring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. Watch closely as you experience things that just can’t be done……or can they? Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by...
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – “The Monster” (1925)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesSmall-town store clerk Johnny Goodlittle is smitten with his boss’s pretty daughter, Betty Watson, and is enrolled in a correspondence school course as an aspiring private investigator. After receiving his diploma, badge, and gun, he involves himself in a local missing person case. The mysterious disappearance occurred in the vicinity of an old dark house...
MICHAEL CARBONARO OF “THE CARBONARO EFFECT”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFrom his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing...
POST SHOW MEET & GREET UPGRADE: MICHAEL CARBONARO OF “THE CARBONARO EFFECT”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFrom his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in thpresence of Michael Carbonaro!
MAKE AMERICA ITALIAN AGAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL – 4 COMEDIANS!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFour Comedians – One Night! Make America Italian Again Comedy Festival featuring Mario “Tik Tok Superstar” Bosco, Nick “Numba1Guido” Saglimbeni, Joe “The Angry Sicilian” Pellerino and Mike Marino. Buy Now
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – “A Girl In Every Port” (1928)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTwo sailors with a rivalry over chasing women become friends. But when one decides to finally settle down, will this mysterious young women come between them? Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now
THE UNCLE LOUIE VARIETY SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST COMEDIAN FRANK SPADONE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAFTER A SOLD-OUT SHOW LAST YEAR…THEY’RE BACK FOR A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW!!! “Uncle Louie” and “Pasqualino” have taken the internet community by storm with their characterizations about growing up Italian! Millions of views and many live shows all over the country, including The Arcada Theatre, have been met with loving audiences and standing ovations! It...
SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIt’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages-whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”)...
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – “TRUE HEART SUSIE” (1919)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesSusie, a plain young country girl, secretly loves a neighbor boy, William. She believes in him and sacrifices much of her own happiness to promote his own ambitions, all without his knowledge. Eventually he rises to a position of success and sophistication, and Susie realizes that she has through her own efforts raised him to...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: New Year’s Eve – Lunch & Show – SOLD OUT!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesRing in the New Year in our exquisite 1920s Speakeasy! We’ll be celebrating 2025 at our afternoon party in our Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre from 1pm to 4:30pm. Ticket includes Lunch and Dessert Buffets, Open Bar, Party Favors, Champagne Toast, and Live Entertainment with Vito...
PANDEMONIUM STRINGS – MUSIC, CIRCUS & VARIETY SHOW
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThere’s nothing like it! The Painchaud family provides an innovative comedy musical acrobatic variety experience for all ages combining sensational stunts and music mashups. Whether it’s playing 3 instruments simultaneously off of a fishing line, flying through the air with a Top Gun guitar or doing a handstand on a hoverboard while playing the bass,...
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – “THE SPEED SPOOK” (1924)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAn auto racer driving through a small town finds himself tangled up in a local political controversy, an election and a mystery that surrounds a supposedly “haunted” car that speeds through town with no driver and disappears before anyone can catch it. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now
COMEDIAN FRANK SPADONE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFrank showed his comedic side early in life, imitating people (famous or not) and doing various accents. The real test came when Frank was to imitate his High School principal at a team pep rally in front of the whole school. Would he get a laugh? Would he get suspended? Talk about pressure! As it...
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – “THE SHAMROCK AND THE ROSE” (1927)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe neighborly “feud” between a Jewish and an Irish families escalates when two of their youngsters fall in love. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now
BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: KARAOKE NIGHT – NO COVER!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for a fun night of karaoke! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. This is a FREE event. No RSVP required. Seating is first-come, first-seated. We kindly ask for a two-drink or equivalent minimum.
POSTPONED: TRAGEDY: ALL METAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES & BEYOND
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTHIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE WILL ANNOUNCE A RESCHEDULED DATE SOON. TICKETS WILL BE TRANSFERED TO THE NEW DATE. Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop classics, and completely reimagines them as glorious, red-hot heavy metal. They’re sure to get your head bangin’, your booty shakin’ – and put a smile on your face and...
BIG AL’S: Happy Hour with Songs & Comedy with CoCo
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesWhat’s better than a Summer Friday? A Summer Friday with a Happy Hour!!! Join us in Big Al’s Saloon for Happy Hour and Live Entertainment with CoCo. We will be featuring Happy Hour pricing with $5 Beers, $6 Wine and $6 Call-Level Cocktails from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Coco will perform from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There...
UNCLE LOUIE VARIETY SHOW
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Uncle Louie Variety Show is composed of two hilarious Italian-American comedians, Carlo Russo and Lou Greco. For many years, they have been making people laugh through their unique brand of comedy that brings memories on how it was like to grow up as an Italian. Their live shows always exceed the audience’s expectations. They do...
ANTHONY RODIA: LAUGH TILL IT HURTS TOUR
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesA first-generation Italian American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his...
ANTHONY RODIA: LAUGH TIL IT HURTS TOUR
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesA first-generation Italian American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his...
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH presents CELEBRATION OF UNITY COMMUNITY TALENT SHOW
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesOn Sunday September 21 at 1pm First United Methodist Church, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Des Plaines Theatre, will be hosting a “Celebration of Unity Community Talent Show.” Enjoy a variety of performances that showcase different talents and the beautiful diversity of the Des Plaines community. Last year’s talent show included Mexican...
PRESHOW VIP RECEPTION: “STARS FOR SARA”: A STAR STUDDED-EVENING OF MUSIC, MEDIA and MEMORIES TO HONOR THE LATE SARA JANZ
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesPRESHOW VIP RECEPTION INCLUDES WINE & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PERFORMERS. The Des Plaines Theatre will come alive with heart and purpose as some of Chicago’s most beloved musicians, media personalities, and entertainers unite for “Stars for Sara,” a charitable benefit honoring the memory of Sara Janz, who passed away far too young at the...
“STARS FOR SARA”: A STAR STUDDED-EVENING OF MUSIC, MEDIA and MEMORIES TO HONOR THE LATE SARA JANZ
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Des Plaines Theatre will come alive with heart and purpose as some of Chicago’s most beloved musicians, media personalities, and entertainers unite for “Stars for Sara,” a charitable benefit honoring the memory of Sara Janz, who passed away far too young at the age of 29. The concept, devised by her mother, Roz Varon,...
ANDREW DICE CLAY: LIVE ON STAGE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesANDREW DICE CLAY is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. And it’s that persona that has made him a Rock and Roll, Comedy Legend. When he released his debut album, Dice, the parental advisory label simply read “Warning: This album is offensive.” Despite media backlash, Dice’s rise to fame was...