
Bring the Whole Family for a Night of Holiday Cheer!
Twas the night before the show…wait, is that how it goes??? Find out as CTE alumni, actors, and staff bring you a one-of-a-kind performance filled with laughs and heart. We can’t wait to see you at this festive event – we hope you’ll join us in this fun, unique evening to benefit CTE. Your evening will also include dinner, a wine/beer cash bar (one drink included with your ticket) and the chance to bid on several fabulous auction items!
Tickets: $32 each, celebrating CTE’s 32 years of making memories and shaping lives!
Click below, call 847-214-7550 or email office@cteelgin.com to get your tickets today!
Shows
Our two troupes present four fabulous large-scale musical theatre productions annually. We specialize in great family-oriented entertainment!
Children’s Theatre of Elgin (CTE) performs at the Hemmens Cultural Center with cast members in Grades 2 – 9. CTE shows are primarily based on fairy tales, children’s literature, or shortened Broadway favorites.
Fox Valley Theatre Company (FVTC) is more advanced with cast members in Grade 9 – 20 years old performing full-length Broadway-type musicals at the Elgin Community College Arts Center.

Enjoy CTE/FVTC’s 2019-20 Season!
Fox Valley Theatre Company Presents:
Children’s Theatre of Elgin Presents:
Children’s Theatre of Elgin Presents:

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
- Friday, Sept 27 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, Sept 28 at 2:00 pm
- Saturday, Sept 28 at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, Sept 29 at 2:00 pm
Tickets $12 Adults/$10 Students &Seniors
Note: This show contains material that may not be suited to younger or more sensitive patrons.
Blizzard Theatre
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr
Elgin, IL 60123

The Legend of Hercules
- Friday, November 15th at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 16th at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 pm
Tickets $12 Adults/$10 Students & Seniors
Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
- Friday, April 17th at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 pm
Tickets $12 Adults/$10 Students & Seniors
The Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
Tickets and Venues
Our shows are presented at two venues:
The Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
Directions
Buy tickets to these shows on our website. Choose your seats, pay online, print tickets, and you’re all set. No hidden charges. Your credit card bill will list the transaction as “TicketPeak.” Questions? Call us at 847-214-7550.
Detailed seating chart of The Hemmens Cultural Center, including exits
For group tickets to weekday matinees, visit the “Field Trips” page of our website.
Elgin Community College Arts Center Blizzard Theatre
1700 Spartan Drive Building H
Elgin, IL 60123 Directions
Purchase tickets through the Arts Center Box Office at 847-622-0300 or online. Box office hours are Mon-Thu 12-6 pm; Sat 12-5 pm.
Please note: The Arts Center adds a facility fee of a $2 per ticket to all ticket sales, and for phone and online orders, an additional $5 fee per order.