2022-2023 Season

Jack

From beanstalks, to adventures with Jill, to jumping over a candlestick, Jack has captivated the imaginations of people for hundreds of years. See his story come to life in a whole new way in this CTE-original show!

April 21-23, 2023
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Hemmens Cultural Center

Tickets on sale in 2023

Open to cast members 2nd-9th grade

The Music Man

It’s a classic for a reason – and ever since the revival opened last year on Broadway, audiences are re-discovering the joy, whimsy, and heart of this beloved musical. It tells the story of Harold Hill, a fly-by-night salesman who makes his living capitalizing on the trust and good hearts of small-town folks. He is all set to do his routine in River City, Iowa – until he meets Marian the Librarian, her brother Winthrop, and all the others he must swindle in order to make his plan work. Slowly, he finds that his heart is being lost to a beautiful, musical, clever librarian, and the town she calls home.

July 14-16, 2023
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Blizzard Theatre, Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin IL 60123

Tickets on sale in 2023

Open to cast members 2nd grade through age 20

Presented through arrangement with Music Theatre International

Footloose

Footloose, the musical based off the hit film, is a story about finding where you belong, and helping others in ways you didn’t think possible. Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to the small town of Bomont and right away finds that he does not fit in. But, with courage, heart, and some killer dance moves, Ren finds that you can help people in the most extraordinary ways, just by helping them see a different side of things.

Sept 9-18, 2022
Blizzard Theatre, Elgin Community College

Seussical Jr.

Come immerse yourself in the wonderful, wacky world of Dr. Seuss! “Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.  Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!” – Music Theatre International

Nov 18-20, 2022
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin

Presented through arrangement with Music Theatre International

The Sunday, Nov 20th performance will feature ASL interpretation.