$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...
$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...
$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!
$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...
SOLD OUT!!!! WTTW AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN LIVE!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! WTTW and America’s Test Kitchen have teamed up to bring you a fun-filled evening on October 23rd at 7:00 pm. You’re invited to this exclusive event with beloved show hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison. These experienced and entertaining chefs will share everything you love about America’s Test Kitchen...
$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 1985: TOTALLY 80’s MUSIC TRIBUTE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTurn back time with the Midwest’s RADDEST retro dance party band. The 1985 is a TRIBUTE to the best of 80’s rock, pop, new wave, rap and metal, covering artists like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Poison, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Blondie and more! Lights, videos, costumes and choreography all come together for...
HOLIDAY KICK-OFF PARTY – FREE FAMILY FUN!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAfter our FREE showing of “Home Alone” stick around for a family holiday kick-off party. There is no RSVP or tickets needed! Festivities will begin immediately after the movie. Photo Ops with Holiday Characters Concessions with holiday themed treats for sale Coloring Contest Dance Party on the stage with live DJ
NILES METROPOLITAN CHORUS & MUSICA LUMINA ORCHESTRA presents HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Niles Metropolitan Chorus has been bringing great music to Chicago’s northern suburbs for over 10 years. Specializing in the art of the oratorio, these singers are dedicated to bringing to life great music of all periods and styles. Artistic Director Marek Rachelski conducts Handel’s MESSIAH from the harpsichord as he leads the Chorus, Musica...
“DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?” – THE CONCERT
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin us for a heartwarming and unforgettable evening as rising star ALIX NATALYA FOGARTY takes center stage! Fresh off her standout performance as Mimi Márquez in the sold-out summer run of “RENT” at the Racine Theatre Guild, Alix is making waves in the Chicago/Milwaukee music scene. With her soulful voice and undeniable charm, she’s sure...
PIZZA PARTY WITH SANTA
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesExperience the joy of the holiday season at our Pizza Party with Santa Claus on December 14th at The Des Plaines Theatre. Guests will indulge in a Deluxe Slice of Pizza accompanied by a Soft Drink or Bottled Water from Des Pizza. Following the meal, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus at...
$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...
A VERY CHER-Y CHRISTMAS STARRING LISA MCCLOWRY AS CHER
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesPop superstar Cher — synonymous with glamour, invention and re-invention for six decades – has done it again with the release of her first ever Christmas album — a #1 hit on the Billboard charts! The album’s hit single, “DJ Play That Christmas Song” has made Cher the first woman in history to chart a...
$10 CLASSIC FILM – “It’s A Wonderful Life”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United States$10 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
$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
$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
ANNUAL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIt’s our annual Daddy Daughter Dance – always a sell out! Treat your special girl to a fun-filled afternoon featuring a pizza party, sweet desserts and a lively dance party on the Des Plaines Stage! We will have a photo station on hand to capture those special moments with your Valentine and fun raffle baskets. Valentine’s...
WIZARD OF OZ ON ICE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesPrepare to be captivated as Ice Creative Entertainment presents “Wizard of Oz On Ice,” a reimagined, all-new production that breathes fresh life into the beloved classic. From the visionary team behind acclaimed ice spectacles like “Peter Pan On Ice,” “Cinderella On Ice,” and “Beauty & The Beast On Ice” comes a fresh and exhilarating reimagining of...
PIZZA WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesOur annual Pizza with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! For just $17.50, enjoy delicious pizza, buttery popcorn and refreshing soda. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Easter with friends and family! Pizza will be available at 11:00am in Des Pizza, located...
TREASURE ISLAND: A THEATRICAL PRODUCTION – ALL TICKETS JUST $10!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesOne of the most popular adventure tales of all time, Treasure Island spins an action-packed, fun-filled tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of characters with bad intentions who meet their match and are foiled in their attempts. From The Panto Company and told as only they can, it’s seen through the...
BOOGIE WONDER BAND – DANCE FLOOR OPEN!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAfter more than 3000 shows around the world, the Boogie Wonder Band has become the most celebrated DISCO band of our generation. If we didn’t know better, we’d say that the Boogie Wonder Band, arrived via a time machine because this 10-piece band busts out funk-a-licious grooves and disco-strutting jams like they are straight out...
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: SILENT FILM SCREENING “ARE PARENTS PEOPLE”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesOn August 9, 1925 the Des Plaines Theatre opened with a screening of "Are Parents People". We will be re-creating the grand opening with a showing of that very silent film - 100 years later - for JUST 25 cents! No RSVP needed and payment will be collected upon entry. Doors to theatre will open...
DES PLAINES THEATRE THROUGH THE DECADES – A SHOW CELEBRATING THE THEATRE’S CENTENNIAL
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThis special show will showcase music from the past 100 years, with magnificent highlights from every decade! The Des Plaines Theatre Through the Decades show will begin with the “Bourbon ‘N Brass Prohibition Band” performing music from the 1920s and 1930s. Then, a short Andrews Sisters/Glenn Miller Orchestra-style salute to the 1940s will take place....
AL JARDINE (CO-FOUNDER OF THE BEACH BOYS) & THE PET SOUNDS BAND with SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO BRIAN WILSON
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAl Jardine, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of The Beach Boys. After his family moved to Hawthorne, California, in the mid-50’s, Al met Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson and Mike Love, to form the band in 1961. Al played guitar, arranged and produced many songs and...
JOHNNY ROGERS: THE BUDDY HOLLY BIRTHDAY BASH
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesWe’ll be celebrating the LEGENDARY life of Buddy Holly on his 89th Birthday with a fantastic tribute starring Johnny Rogers. From the birth of rockabilly to the glory of classic rock, Rogers brings to life the legendary sounds of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, the Beatles and so many more....
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...
SOLD OUT!!! JULIA & BRIDGET LIVE: BEHINDS THE SCENES AT THE AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesWTTW and America’s Test Kitchen have teamed up to bring you a fun-filled evening on September 30th at 7:00 pm on the Des Plaines Theatre stage. You’re invited to this exclusive event with beloved show hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison. These experienced and entertaining chefs will share everything you love about America’s Test...
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,...
MAGIC ROCKS with ILLUSIONIST LEON ETIENNE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesDO NOT MISS Illusionist Leon Etienne’s family friendly Magic Show…MAGIC ROCKS! 90 minutes of non-stop magic the WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY. You’ve seen Leon on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! This jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show is NOT TO BE MISSED! Witness this family friendly spectacular...
