MASTERS OF ILLUSION, AS SEEN ON THE CW HIT TELEVISION SERIES
Starring 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)
Small-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”
From 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”
From 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!!!
Four 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)
Two 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
AFTER 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
It’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)
Susie, 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!!
Ring 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
There’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)
An 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
Frank 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)
The 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!!!
Join 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
THIS 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
What’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
The 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
A 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
A 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
On 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
PRESHOW 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
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 age of 29. The concept, devised by her mother, Roz Varon,...
ANDREW DICE CLAY: LIVE ON STAGE
ANDREW 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...
CHELCIE LYNN: TRAILER TRASH TAMMY – THE LOOSE LIPS TOUR
Chelcie Lynn is a comedian, actress, and internet personality named one of Variety’s 2021 Top 10 Comics To Watch. She started building a fan base in 2014 when her sketches featuring her alter ego, Trailer Trash Tammy, went viral. Her videos have since gained hundreds of millions of views across platforms, launching her career on...
POST SHOW MEET & GREET UPGRADE: CHELCIE LYNN
THIS IS A POST SHOW MEET & GREET UPGRADE. Does NOT include admission to comedy show. Must have comedy show ticket to purchase upgrade. Buy Now
PETE CORREALE: AS I WAS SAYING with SPECIAL GUEST COMEDIAN JIM FLANNIGAN
Pete Correale has performed on numerous late night TV shows such as The Tonight Show, Letterman and Conan as well as filming three of his own one-hour television comedy specials, THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE, LET ME TELL YA and the last being on FOR PETE’S SAKE. He has also released two comedy albums, GIVE...
UNCLE LOUIE VARIETY SHOW – HOLIDAY EDITION
The 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...
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE PRESENTED BY GREATWORKS THEATRE COMPANY followed by CHARACTER MEET & GREET
The Dickens’ Holiday classic gets a modern makeover in this hilarious (but still heartwarming!) update of one of the world’s best-loved stories. Ebb Scrooge is a modern American businessman, a cold fish with a cold heart and no great love for Christmas, until one fateful Christmas Eve when his past, present and future come calling....
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: New Year’s Eve – Lunch & Show with Vito Zatto
Ring in the New Year in our exquisite 1920s Speakeasy! We’ll be celebrating 2026 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...
POSTPONED: MAKE AMERICA ITALIAN AGAIN: COMEDIAN MIKE MARINO & FRIENDS
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS. A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. ALL TICKETS FOR THIS DATE WILL BE HONORED ON THE NEW SHOW DATE. Mike Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – grew up with his Italian family that he mines for...