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Best Shows This Summer

in Springfield

Disney's The Little Mermaid at Springfield Municipal Opera Association

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Join Ariel and friends under the sea in this musical version of one of Disney's most beloved movies from your local theatre company! Based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Little Mermaid is the story of Ariel, the princess of the underwater mermaid kingdom, who dreams of a life above the waves. Featuring all the classic Howard Ashman and Glen Slater songs from the movie ('Kiss the Girl,' 'Under the Sea'), The Little Mermaid is a surefire family hit!

Jersey Boys at Springfield Municipal Opera Association

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys is the smash-hit jukebox musical that gives us the true, sometimes gritty, and always spectacularly entertaining story of falsetto idol Franki Valli and The Four Seasons. The blue-collar boys in the shiny Lurex suits strode onto the scene in 1965, wowing the public for 20 years with hits such as "Big Girls Don't Cry","Oh What a Night", and "Walk Like a Man," "Beggin" and many more. But before fame and fortune, comes a difficult, and sometimes not entirely legal, journey to stardom.

The Music Man at Springfield Municipal Opera Association

The Music Man

One of the most beloved musicals in American theater repertoire, The Music Man is marching into town this season! When a fancy-footed conman instrument salesman into a small town, he is determined to fleece the naive community by pretending to teach the local children to play in a marching band! But as the conman is drawn deeper into his con, he falls for the local librarian and undergoes a change of heart. Will he be able to pull off his plan, or will the rhythm of the town set him straight?

Jonas Brothers at Illinois State Fairgrounds

Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers are back and better than ever with THE TOUR! After the wildly successful 'Remember This' tour in Summer of 2021, their 2023 album 'The Album' and the comeback of a decade The Jonas Brothers return to the road and bring you all of the hits in one night! What can you expect to hear? All their songs of course! It's one Jonas Brothers concert you don't want to miss.

Brad Williams at Sangamon Auditorium

Brad Williams

California-born Williams has made a striking mark on the nationwide comedy circuit, as well as having a large fanbase online as a guest on various comedy podcasts and radio shows. First discovered by Carlos Mencia at his live show after noticing him in the audience, the young Williams was invited on stage to contribute to the show, to huge applause. Regularly making references and jokes concerning his dwarfism, Williams displays a brazen attitude towards subjects including disability, relationships, sex, and race, attracting new audiences with every appearance.

Casting Crowns at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian rock band that was started in 1999 as part of a youth group, but the band's popularity has now extended far beyond the reaches of their hometown! Catch them live once more this year as they bring all their fantastic hits to you.

Blackberry Smoke at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Blackberry Smoke

With a musical style as diverse and colorful as their fragrant name, Blackberry Smoke effortlessly blend Southern-fried blues rock with country and a sprinkling of gospel and RnB for good measure. This heady sonic infusion has seen the bearded quintet blast out of their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia and onto world stages in recent years. Don't miss them as they hit the road again!

Walker Hayes at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Walker Hayes

Country music's rising star has taken form in Alabama-born Walker Hayes. A story of never giving up, Hayes embarks on a massive brand new US tour in 2024 as he heads out on his 'Same Drunk' tour! He'll be bringing his catalog of catchy country songs along, so get ready to make this summer one to remember!

Miranda Lambert at Illinois State Fairgrounds

Miranda Lambert

Southern songstress Miranda Lambert has long been held as the reigning Queen of Contemporary Country Music, a title upheld by her considerable vocal prowess and domination of the Billboard charts with smash hits like 'Kerosene' and 'Mama's Broken Heart'. Dropping her eighth studio album in 2022 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album! Experience Lambert live and find out why she's hailed as one of the greatest female country singers.

Straight No Chaser at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Straight No Chaser

The 10-man acapella group, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continues to dazzle! They've found musical fame with their renditions of pop classic and modern chart hits, including "Let It Go", and Pharrell Williams' "Happy". Enjoy the party as it makes its way to you this year!

Smashing Pumpkins at Illinois State Fairgrounds

Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins are back this summer with their North America tour. Billy Corgan's Grammy-awarded rock band created some of the most iconic tracks of the 90s, fashioning an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop. Many line-up changes later, don't miss them live in 2024 as they take to the road!

Jordan Davis at Illinois State Fairgrounds

Jordan Davis

Country pop star Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis, known as Jordan Davis is hitting the road this summer on the 'Damn Good Time' tour in support of his February release Bluebird Days'. The trek will be heading across the US stopping at big cities like Atlanta, Columbia, New York, Las Vegas and many more. Special guests Gabby Barret, Greylan James, Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Marlow, Avery Anna, Danielle Bradbery, Connor Smith, amongst others will join Davis.