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JLC Performing Arts Series 2024 - 2025

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Lake County Symphony Orchestra
"Welcome Christmas"

Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

 

Regular: $30, Senior 65+/Military: $10
Students: $10

Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful music! The program will include Samuel Barber's "Die Natalie," a set of variations on well known Christmas carols. Additionally, the esteemed ensemble will perform Alfred Reed's "Russian Christmas Music," a cherished masterwork based on the ancient Christmas carol, "Carol of the Little Russian Children."

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Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker"

Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 22 at 1 p.m.


Mainstage Theatre

 Regular: $28, Senior 65+/Military: $25
 Students: $15

 

The perennial holiday classic returns to the JLC Mainstage for three performances. Featuring a cast curated from local and international dance artists, the magical story of Clara and her Prince — set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score — is pure delight for the entire family.            

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Mariachi Herencia de México
“La Nueva Generación Tour" 

Friday, January 24 at 8 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

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Regular: $34, Senior 65+/Military: $30
Students: $15

This 2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominated ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future, this will be an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.

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Lake County Film Premiere
and Concert with Ike Reilly

Saturday, February 1 at 7 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

Regular: $25, Senior 65+/Military: $22
Students: $5

"Don't Turn Your Back on Friday Night" is a compelling, award-winning film chronicling the life and decades-long career of Libertyville's own "Punk Rock Troubadour." Immediately following the film, Reilly and his bandmates will perform on the JLC Mainstage.

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Lake County Symphony Orchestra
"Timeless Classics"

Sunday, February 16 at 4 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

Regular: $30, Senior 65+/Military: $10
Students: $10

Joining forces with the choral department at NIU and Cor Cantiamo, the touring ensemble -- both under the direction of Eric Johnson -- this concert features the monumental Beethoven's 9th Symphony.  

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Dustbowl Revival Presents:
"A Laurel Canyon Retrospective"

Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

Regular: $25, Senior 65+/Military: $22
Students: $12

Dustbowl Revival has always been about sonic adventuring in American roots music, performing thousands of transcendent live shows worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, this eight-piece collective of incredible musicians will recreate the music from the Southern California rock and folk scene, including songs by Joni Mitchell, Brian Wilson, the Mamas and the Papas, Three Dog Night and more.

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New Orleans Songbook —
A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production

featuring Luther S. Allison, Milton Suggs, and Quiana Lynell

 

Sunday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

Regular: $35, Senior 65+/Military: $30
Students: $15

In this captivating evening of virtuosic vocals and musicianship, you’ll hear the timeless songs of the Crescent City, including Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and Ellis Marsalis. Join us as Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to the stage in a joyous celebration of innovative and inspired music.

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Michael Cavanaugh:
The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John

Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Mainstage Theatre

Regular: $40, Senior 65+/Military: $37
Students: $20

Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the hit Broadway musical “Movin’ Out,” Michael Cavanaugh pays homage to the greatest hits of these two great piano legends. With dazzling vocals and deft piano skills, Cavanaugh recreates hit songs including “Piano Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “My Life” and “Rocket Man,” just to name a few.

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Drew Wiegman

Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m.


Mainstage Theatre

Regular: $40, Senior 65+/Military: $35
Students: $20

Hailing from Lake County, cellist and TikTok sensation Drew Wiegman is unique in that he is entirely self-taught, playing only by ear. In sharing his original compositions and talents, Wiegman’s wish is to share life-affirming, inspirational music that stirs the heart and soul. 

For safety and security, tickets for all James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts events should be purchased online directly through our ticket provider Etix, in person at the JLC Box Office or by phone at (847) 543-2300.

The JLC cannot honor or validate resale tickets purchased by ticket brokers or other third-party sellers.

NOTE: 

Additional fee applies for online ticket purchases. 

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