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1619: The Journey of a People

January 23 | 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Using various musical forms including hip-hop, jazz, and blues, this fabulous musical theater production commemorates the struggle for equality and celebrates the story of America's African sons and daughters.







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Clyde's

Feb. 27- March 1 and March 5-7

In Clyde's, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

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The Second City: Laugh Harder, Not Smarter

January 30 | 7:30 p.m.

Laugh Harder, Not Smarter is a celebration of legendary American comedy. This show will feature a hilarious array of classic comedy sketches, songs from the company’s rich history, and the signature brand of irreverent improv that The Second City is famous for! With alumni such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, and Keegan-Michael Key, The Second City has an unmatched track record of launching the careers of comedy superstars.

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Yonder Mountain String Band

February 15 | 8:00 p.m.

Yonder Mountain String Band has been a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades, and now they're kicking off a new chapter with their latest album - Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences, and the people and places that have shaped them, the album is a mix of bluegrass, indie rock, and country with soulful grooves that call for a good time. 


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Spamilton: An American Parody

March 1 | 7:00 p.m.

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of eight, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody.








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Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite

March 27 | 7:30 p.m.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winning harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite are fellow musical travelers and living blues giants. The two history-making musicians— both Blues Hall of Famers have over 100 years of professional musicianship between them!

This dynamic duo is among some of the most famous bluesmen in the world. 


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Las Cafeteras

March 28 | 7:00 p.m.

Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours, taking the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances.

From Afro-Mexican beats to Americana, rock to hip-hop, Las Cafeteras meld together genres and the richness of cultures with t
heir electrifying sound and unstoppable energy.




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