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Best Shows May 3 - Jul 3

in Springfield

Chicago - The Musical at Sangamon Auditorium

Chicago - The Musical

A Broadway phenomenon since its inception in 1975, Chicago puts the BAD in, well bad-ass dames. A scorching musical satire on celebrity and crime, Chicago is a fearless portrayal of the pursuit of infamy that rings true in any decade. Set in 1920s Chicago, the tale focuses on two women both accused of murdering their lovers, and their insidious journey to freedom, justice be damned. The world's longest musical revival is currently on a hugely successful North American tour, so break out the fish-nets, tap shoes and practice your jazz hands!

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?

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour at Sangamon Auditorium

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

Join the hilarious educators/comedians of internet sensation Bored Teachers as they step out on tour once more, bringing their unique brand of classroom-based comedy to a stage near you! For anyone who has ever had to take on a room of kids, these talented teachers offer A-grade skits, sketches, and routines that'll have you laughing all the way to home time.

Corey Smith at Boondocks

Corey Smith

In The Mood for The Good Life? Well then we have some happy news for you... country singer-songwriter Corey Smith is back on the road and heading to you soon! The artist behind the albums "In The Mood" and "The Good Life" is out on tour! Best you book your tickets While the Gettin' Is Good...

Abducted By The 80s at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Abducted By The 80s

80s music fans, you have a treat in store! Some of the artists behind the new-wave and art-pop songs which helped to define the decade are joining forces for a time machine tour of North America. Men Without Hats, Wang Chung, The Motels and Naked Eyes team up for the Abducted By The 80s tour, taking you back in time playing scores of their greatest hits live!

Invincible - A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Invincible - A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson

In 2009 the world lost a veritable pop icon, the likes of which no other living pop star has been able to eclipse. With a highly distinctive voice and moves smoother than James Brown, Jackson has left behind a legacy of momentous music. Don't miss this energy-filled tribute to the undisputed King Of Pop! In Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson some of the world's greatest MJ impersonators perform a show choreographed by Lavelle Smith Jr., who previously worked with the King of Pop himself as well as a slew of the biggest stars around including Destiny's Child, Rihanna, Diana Ross and many more.

Skillet at Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Skillet

One of the most dedicated bands in the Christian Praise and Worship music scene, Skillet perfectly balance their religious leanings with metal-tinged, hard-rocking authenticity. Formed in 1996, their dedication and work ethic amassed a fervent fan base and they broke through to mainstream recognition with the release of their fourth album Alien Youth in 2001. Don't miss the Memphis quartet as they hit venues across North America this year.