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November 2019
Heartache Tonight
HEARTACHE TONIGHT: A Tribute to the Eagles
NOV 30 @ 8:00p
Tickets start at $25*
With meticulous attention to detail, Heartache Tonight brings together music from all eras and incarnations of this huge rock powerhouse that produced hits for over four decades.
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas with the Nelsons
CHRISTMAS WITH THE NELSONS
DEC 1 @ 3P
Tickets start @ $29*
Tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of America’s Favorite Family – The Nelsons.
This heart-warming multi-media live concert experience stars the third generation of #1 Nelson Family hitmakers, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson.
Find out more »LUCY’S COMEDY presents “The Idiot’s Guide to Fixing Stooopid: A Multimedia Presentation” written and presented by Tim Benker.
LUCY’S COMEDY
Select Friday nights @ 8:30p
Tickets: $20 ($25 at the Door)*
Now in its ninth season and selling out almost every event, Lucy’s Comedy Café is one of Raue Center’s longest running programs and the cornerstone of our comedy programming.
Find out more »PUDDLES PITY PARTY
PUDDLE PITY PARTY
DEC 7 @ 8P
Tickets start @ $31*
The ‘Sad Clown with the Golden Voice’ is here with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex! This Pity Party is not all sadness and longing. The show is peppered with a brilliant sense of the absurd, mixing lots of humor with the awkward, tender moments.
Find out more »Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas
JANE LYNCH: A Swingin’ Little Christmas Live in Concert
featuring Kate Flannery & Tim Davis with The Tony Guerrero Quintet
DEC 13 & 14 @ 8p
Tickets start at $50*
See Jane Sing! Starring Jane Lynch! Emmy and Golden Globe winner, JANE LYNCH embarks on her own live concert tour, with Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet.
Find out more »SING ALONG MESSIAH with Voices In Harmony
SING ALONG MESSIAH
Dec 15 @ 4p
Tickets $20* | Students/Seniors: $15*
The Community and Voices in Harmony join their voices with Handel’s great masterwork. It is presented with a 25-piece orchestra, excellent soloists and projections of beautiful calligraphy by Timothy Botts.
Find out more »Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show
Lucy’s Comedy presents
Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show
DEC 31 @ 1p
Tickets start @ $52*
Steve Cochran is back with his NYE year in review show along with John DaCosse and Mike Toomey!
Find out more »January 2020
Raue Center Café
Raue Center Cafe
Weds & Thurs | 5 to 7p
Free Admission
Dedicated to realizing its mission of Arts for All, Raue Center is proud to host local talent free of charge to our community. Artists are welcome to hone their skills in a warm, cozy atmosphere while patrons are free to indulge in a selection of beverages from our cafe bar.
Find out more »LUCY’S COMEDY
LUCY’S COMEDY
Select Friday nights @ 8:30p
Tickets: $20 ($25 at the Door)*
Now in its ninth season and selling out almost every event, Lucy’s Comedy Café is one of Raue Center’s longest running programs and the cornerstone of our comedy programming.
Find out more »Larger Than Life – The Ultimate Boyband Tribute
Larger Than Life – The Ultimate Boyband Tribute
JAN 11 @ 8P
Tickets start at $20*
Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest 90s Party since the Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square. Experience this full interactive production that is one of a kind!
Find out more »WSRep Reading Series – 2019/2020 Season
WSRep Reading Series presents
BULLETS, NICKELS, DIMES, AND LIFE
By JEREMY KEHOE
directed by Pat Henderson
January 13 @ 7p | Free admission
Five homeless people find themselves “doing time” – serving their bullet, nickel, dime, and life sentences not behind bars but out in the bright sunlight – while attempting to survive their new reality and maintain their individual and collective humanity in the midst of their open-air prison.
Find out more »Sweet Baby James – The Music of James Taylor
SWEET BABY JAMES – The music of James Taylor
JAN 18 @ 8P
Tickets start @ $29*
A masterful tribute to the music of James Taylor.
Sam Hyman’s uncanny resemblance to James and his astonishing capture of Taylor’s vocal and guitar styles leaves audiences feeling like they’ve just seen and heard the legend himself and applauding for more!
Find out more »RaueNOW 2019-20 MEMBERS ONLY Film Series
RaueNOW Members Only Film Screening
Select Sundays @ 3p OR 7p (unless otherwise posted)
FREE ADMISSION! | For RaueNOW MEMBERS ONLY!
FREE popcorn!
On select Sundays throughout the year, Raue holds free screenings of iconic films as a Members Only benefit, as well as beloved children’s films. It’s just one more way we’re bringing the arts to all!
Find out more »A Solitary Man: A Neil Diamond Story
A Solitary Man: A Neil Diamond Story
JAN 24 @ 8P
Tickets start @ $20*
Celebrate Neil Diamond’s 79th Birthday with this one of a kind show! A Solitary Man not only includes the incredible list of hits but selections from Neil’s vast library of compositions. Denny creates an intimate, engaging, dynamic experience full of music, stories, comedic banter and honest moments.
Find out more »Raue Center Café
Raue Center Cafe
Weds & Thurs | 5 to 7p
Free Admission
Dedicated to realizing its mission of Arts for All, Raue Center is proud to host local talent free of charge to our community. Artists are welcome to hone their skills in a warm, cozy atmosphere while patrons are free to indulge in a selection of beverages from our cafe bar.
Find out more »John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party
JOHN MUELLER’S WINTER DANCE PARTY
Jan 31 @ 8p
Tickets start @ $26*
The official #1 tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. Two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era: “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace,” and many, many more.
Find out more »February 2020
ABBA Mania
ABBA Mania
FEB 1 @ 8P
Tickets start @ $32*
The original tribute from London’s West End that takes you back in time by recreating one of the world’s finest pop groups in a live stage performance.
Find out more »The Craft of Acting with Eric and Eliza Roberts
THE CRAFT OF ACTING with ERIC and ELIZA ROBERTS
FEB 2 @ 1P
Tickets: $20* | RaueNOW Member: $14*
A candid discussion of the craft of acting and the business.
Find out more »Raue Center Café
Raue Center Cafe
Weds & Thurs | 5 to 7p
Free Admission
Dedicated to realizing its mission of Arts for All, Raue Center is proud to host local talent free of charge to our community. Artists are welcome to hone their skills in a warm, cozy atmosphere while patrons are free to indulge in a selection of beverages from our cafe bar.
Find out more »WHERE AM I GOING? featuring Sierra White
WHERE AM I GOING? featuring SIERRA WHITE
FEB 7 @ 8P
Tickets: $21*
Join Chicago cabaret artist Sierra White, a Williams Street Repertory favorite, for an intimate night of music and storytelling as she reflects on her life and career as an actor and singer. Featuring hits from artists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, “Where Am I Going?” beautifully blends classic melodies with truly contemporary memories.
Find out more »Bourbon Country
Bourbon Country
FEB 14 @ 8P
Tickets start at $20*
With a sound as sweet as it’s name, the acoustic driven duo of Bourbon Country blend ultra tight harmonies and smooth but driving guitars to give a rich dynamic sound to your favorite past and present country and classic rock hits.
Find out more »RaueNOW 2019-20 MEMBERS ONLY Film Series
RaueNOW Members Only Film Screening
Select Sundays @ 3p OR 7p (unless otherwise posted)
FREE ADMISSION! | For RaueNOW MEMBERS ONLY!
FREE popcorn!
On select Sundays throughout the year, Raue holds free screenings of iconic films as a Members Only benefit, as well as beloved children’s films. It’s just one more way we’re bringing the arts to all!
Find out more »Crystal Lake Central High School Music Showcase
Crystal Lake Central High School Music Showcase
FEB 19 @ 7P
FEB 20 @ 7P
Tickets start @ $13*
For over 10 years Raue Center has partnered with Crystal Lake Central High School, providing them a space for their annual Music Showcase. Please join us for a concert showcasing the bands and choirs from Crystal Lake Central High School.
Find out more »Crystal Lake Central High School Music Showcase
Crystal Lake Central High School Music Showcase
FEB 19 @ 7P
FEB 20 @ 7P
Tickets start @ $13*
For over 10 years Raue Center has partnered with Crystal Lake Central High School, providing them a space for their annual Music Showcase. Please join us for a concert showcasing the bands and choirs from Crystal Lake Central High School.
Find out more »Evening of Percussion
EVENING OF PERCUSSION
FEB 22 @ 7P
Tickets start @ $10*
A Crystal Lake FAVORITE!
Returning for their 10th performance, this community fundraiser is always a sellout! The Crystal Lake Strikers All-Star Drumline leads multiple groups of outstanding musicians from all over the region to present a high-energy night of percussion.
Find out more »I Used to Hate Country Music: featuring Mandi Corrao
Raue Center Cafe presents
I Used to Hate Country Music: featuring Mandi Corrao
FEB 26 @ 6:15PM | Free Admission
Join Mandi Corrao as she explores her journey from country music novice to country music lover. Wherever you find yourself on the spectrum, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! With 80’s rock, pop, country (and maybe a showtune sprinkled in) it’s bound to be a great time!
Find out more »ROCKSTAR ROADSHOW
ROCKSTAR ROADSHOW
FEBRUARY 28 @ 8p
Tickets start @ $23*
Rockstar Roadshow is a multi-tribute concert experience that recreates the excitement of the live performances of the four greatest hard rock legends of all time: AC/DC, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin & Van Halen- the monsters of classic rock!
Find out more »March 2020
THINK FLOYD
THINK FLOYD
MARCH 6 @ 8P
Tickets start @ $26
Think Floyd USA celebrates the music of Pink Floyd with a full-production tribute performance that showcases an energetic and phenomenally gifted cast alongside mesmerizing lights and video.
Find out more »Laurel Canyon Band
LAUREL CANYON BAND
An acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
March 7 @ 8p
Tickets start @ $29*
Laurel Canyon is an acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, featuring recreations of their seminal works as well as songs from their early bands and their solo years.
Find out more »RaueNOW 2019-20 MEMBERS ONLY Film Series
RaueNOW Members Only Film Screening
Select Sundays @ 3p OR 7p (unless otherwise posted)
FREE ADMISSION! | For RaueNOW MEMBERS ONLY!
FREE popcorn!
On select Sundays throughout the year, Raue holds free screenings of iconic films as a Members Only benefit, as well as beloved children’s films. It’s just one more way we’re bringing the arts to all!
Find out more »Dueling Pianos featuring Felix and Fingers
DUELING PIANOS
featuring Felix and Fingers
Select Thursdays @ 8p
Tickets start at $10* ($15 at door)*
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all-request sing-along show for all ages. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks!
Find out more »LUCY’S COMEDY
LUCY’S COMEDY
Select Friday nights @ 8:30p
Tickets: $20 ($25 at the Door)*
Now in its ninth season and selling out almost every event, Lucy’s Comedy Café is one of Raue Center’s longest running programs and the cornerstone of our comedy programming.
Find out more »An Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison
An Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison
Presented by Soundtracks of a Generation
MAR 14 @ 8p
Tickets start at $25*
Soundtracks Of A Generation’s producer Doug James presents a crack 10-piece outfit featuring singer/harp player Derrick Procell that will play all the Van Morrison hits, spanning the musical genres represented during the man’s 55-year career.
Find out more »WSRep Reading Series – 2019/2020 Season
WSRep Reading Series presents
WANT BABY BADLY
By STACEY LANE
CANCELLED!
A pregnant college student must decide which of three siblings will adopt their dead brother’s baby
Find out more »WSRep Improv Comedy!
WSRep IMPROV COMEDY
CANCELLED!
Tickets $10 at the door
Improv comedy is Wild, Spontaneous, and Real. On the spot and on the line. WSR Improv!
Find out more »Raue Center Cafe presents Dave Martin
Raue Center Cafe
CANCELLED!
Dedicated to realizing its mission of Arts for All, Raue Center is proud to host local talent free of charge to our community. Artists are welcome to hone their skills in a warm, cozy atmosphere while patrons indulge in a selection of beverages from our cafe bar.
Find out more »April 2020
WSRep Improv Comedy
WSRep IMPROV COMEDY
CANCELLED!
Improv comedy is Wild, Spontaneous, and Real. On the spot and on the line. WSR Improv!
Find out more »May 2020
FELIX AND FINGERS – DUELING PIANOS
DUELING PIANOS
featuring Felix and Fingers
Select Thursdays @ 8p
Tickets start at $10* ($15 at door)*
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is a high energy, all-request sing-along show for all ages. This interactive act brings together music and comedy for a night you’ll be laughing about for weeks!
Find out more »LUCY’S COMEDY
LUCY’S COMEDY
Select Friday nights @ 8:30p
Tickets: $20 ($25 at the Door)*
Now in its ninth season and selling out almost every event, Lucy’s Comedy Café is one of Raue Center’s longest running programs and the cornerstone of our comedy programming.
Find out more »WSRep Improv Comedy
WSRep IMPROV COMEDY
SELECT THURS @ 7P
Tickets $10 at the door
Improv comedy is Wild, Spontaneous, and Real. On the spot and on the line. WSR Improv!
Find out more »