Theaters + Fine Arts Centers
Norris Cultural Arts Center
LOCATION: 1040 Dunham Rd, St. Charles
This art gallery also has a 1,000-seat performance theater with a hydraulically operated orchestra pit that can be raised to one foot above the stage to showcase performers, flush with the stage to expand the stage area, or lower than the stage for its traditional use as an orchestra pit.
Open YEAR-ROUND
St. Charles
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
LOCATION: 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles
630-584-9443
Fine Line Creative Arts Center of St. Charles supports artists and the larger community through instruction, exploration and exhibition of traditional and innovative arts and crafts, its mission enriched by a natural and inspirational setting.
Open YEAR-ROUND
St. Charles
Steel Beam Theatre
LOCATION: 111 W. Main Street, St. Charles
(630) 587-8521
Steel Beam Theatre has focused on presenting passionate, engaging, provoking – but always entertaining – professional theatre that’s accessible and affordable to all audiences.
Performances held SPORADICALLY throughout the year
St. Charles
Marquee Youth Stage
LOCATION: 619 W Main St, St. Charles
While this is a great place for youth and teens to take lessons, their goal is to increase performing arts opportunities by teaching the skills and knowledge of how theater can serve and benefit the community at large.
Performances held SPORADICALLY throughout the year
St. Charles
Playhouse 38
LOCATION: 321 Stevens Street, Suite P, Geneva (entrance in rear of building)
The Geneva Park District's Youth Theater Productions feature young actors ranging in ages from 7-17 and provide a full theater experience, including costumes, lighting, props, backgrounds, and more. Productions include both theatrical plays and musicals. Playhouse 38 produces both musical and non-musical adult productions throughout the year.
Performances SPORADICALLY throughout the year.
Geneva
Water Street Studios
LOCATION: 160 S Water St, Batavia
Water Street Studios is an art gallery that has become an integral cultural hub that draws, enriches and supports renowned artists, experienced art teachers, talented students and the art and culture-loving public from all over the Fox Valley and beyond.
Open Wednesday - Sunday YEAR-ROUND
Batavia
Hemmens Cultural Center
LOCATION: 45 Symphony Way, Elgin
(630) 863-0713
Home to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Hemmens Cultural Center has 1,200-seats and is the cornerstone of Elgin’s growing arts community for musical performances, concerts, theatrical performances, and more.
Performances YEAR-ROUND
Elgin
Paramount Theatre
LOCATION: 23 E. Galena Boulevard, Aurora
(630) 896–6666
Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children’s programming—for an annual audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities.
Performances YEAR-ROUND
Aurora
Copley Theatre
LOCATION: 8 E. Galena Boulevard, Aurora
(630) 896-6666
The Copley Theatre underwent a major renovation, transforming into an intimate, contemporary space to house their next creative adventure: intimate, emotional, and timely dramatic pieces. This semi-circe theatre provides every patron with an incredible seat!
Performances YEAR-ROUND
Aurora
WeGo Community Theatre
LOCATION: West Chicago, IL
(331) 465-9317
WeGo Community Theatre is dedicated to producing high-quality live theatre entertainment that provides opportunities for self-discovery, individual development, and cultural enrichment by fostering the creative energy of our youth and creating a safe, inclusive environment for all.
Performances held throughout the year.
West Chicago