Shows
Our two troupes present four fabulous large-scale musical theatre productions annually.
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 7 – 23 years old performing musicals at the Elgin Community College Arts Center.
Tickets for all shows are $16 for adults and $14 for children, students, and seniors. Tickets for shows held at Elgin Community College are subject to additional box office fees, which CTE does not control.
2025-2026 Season
CTE Presents: The SpongeBob Musical
Grades 2 – 9
Get ready for a splash-tastic musical adventure based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical tells the hilarious tale of everyone’s favorite yellow sponge, SpongeBob, as he tries to save his underwater hometown of Bikini Bottom from a looming volcanic eruption.
With awesome songs written by a bunch of different talented artists and a super fun story, this musical brings all your favorite Bikini Bottom pals to the stage. From SpongeBob’s bubbly optimism to Patrick’s lovable goofiness and Sandy’s brilliant inventions, the whole gang is here!
Originally hitting the stage in Chicago before making a big splash on Broadway, this show is full of laughs, catchy tunes, and a heartwarming message about friendship and saving the day. Get ready to cheer on SpongeBob as he proves that even a simple sponge can be a hero! It’s a must-see musical for fans of all ages!
November 21-23, 2025
Rating: G
CTE Presents: Robin Hood
All Ages
The sheriff of Nottingham, along with the help of his “tiny tyrants” are assigned to collect taxes for the greedy Prince John, who has taken over the kingdom while his brother King Richard is away. Robin Hood and the outlaws are determined to steal back the money and return it to those in need. Prince John gets fed up with this and comes up with a trick to draw out and capture Robin Hood in an archery contest, but is in shock when he finds out who Robin really is. The characters of Robin and the outlaws are not like the traditional story you may have heard before…. So be prepared to audition for all roles! A group of storytellers helps narrate this tale, and to do so they will surly ROCK YOU.
Lots of male and female roles for all ages!
April 17-19, 2026
Auditions: Early January
Rating: G
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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 847-214-7152.
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.