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Chicago Teen Edition

Friday & Saturday 
October 25 & 26 at 7:00PM
Sunday October 27 at 2 pm

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorus girl Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.

Adapted in collaboration with iTheatrics to be content-appropriate, Kander & Ebb's legendary and award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal is now widely performed by teens around the world. 

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Phantoms of the Opera House: Murder on the Dance Floor

Come KILL it on the Dance Floor!!

featuring

Electro Retro

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

7pm - midnight

Porter County Expo Center • Ages 21+

This Year's Theme: Murder on the Dance Floor

Leave your little ghouls and goblins at home and join us for this haunted affair, as we present our THIRD ANNUAL Halloween Fundraiser Extravaganza!

Electric Retro will kick off the event at 7:30 pm, and Emcee some phantasmic entertainment throughout the evening, including...

  • Costume Contest
  • Raffle Winners Announced Throughout the Evening

Park your broomsticks and hearses, and enjoy an unearthly and unnerving graveyard of chilling fun, including...

  • Macabre Merchants
  • Devilish Dancing w/Electric Retro
  • Bewitching Beverages
  • Frightening Food Trucks*
  • Ritualistic Raffles
  • Paranormal Photo Ops
  • Reanimated Creatures

Clear the cobwebs, exorcise your inhibitions, let your spirit lurk about, and enjoy the boos and bones as we hex, cackle and curse our way through a heart-pounding evening of tricks, treats, and morbid magic.

Mere mortals, capture your friends and drag them to the party of the year!

Costume Contest Categories TBA:

"Listen to them - children of the night. What music they make!" - Dracula, Bram Stoker

*Food Trucks are not included in the entrance fee. ATM onsite. Credit & Debit Cards accepted by most vendors.

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Michael McDermott & the Arsonists

Saturday, November 2, 2024 • 7:30pm

Michael McDermott’s brand of rock n’ roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can only come from a career on the road and a pedigree in the studio. Effortlessly blending natural folk sensibility, pop hooks, and honest rock, McDermott’s music is as much for the outcast as the congregation. It’s an exploration of the dark corners of life’s journey and it resonates middle class truths through the passionate filter of a kid that grew up on Chicago’s Irish South Side.

If you are a fan of Springsteen, Van Morrison, John Steinbeck, Patti Smith … McDermott’s inspirational rock is in your wheelhouse, waiting late night with a guitar, spare smokes and stories of the American heart.

“McDermott’s music helped me to find a part of myself that wasn’t lost, as I had feared, but only misplaced. That’s why we love the ones who are really good at it, I think: because they give us back ourselves, all dusted and shined up, and they do it with a smile…Michael McDermott is one of the best songwriters in the world and possibly the greatest undiscovered rock & roll talent of the last 20 years.”

- Stephen King

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The Ultimate Doors

Saturday, November 9, 2024 • 8:00pm

The Ultimate Doors are the ultimate tribute band to the legendary rock band, The Doors. Hailing from the Midwest, this group of talented musicians has dedicated themselves to keeping the music and spirit of The Doors alive.

​Using all of the exact equipment that The Doors used, The Ultimate Doors deliver an authentic and energetic show that transports audiences back to the 1960s. From Jim Morrison's iconic vocals to Ray Manzarek's mesmerizing keyboard solos, this tribute band captures the essence of The Doors in every performance.

With a passion for the music and a commitment to honoring the legacy of The Doors, The Ultimate Doors pay homage to one of the greatest bands in rock history. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, The Ultimate Doors are sure to take you on a musical journey that will leave you wanting more.

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Symphonic Tribute: A Salute to Our Heroes

Presented by South Shore Orchestra

Monday, November 11, 2024 • 7:30 pm

Symphonic Tribute: A Salute to Our Heroes is a special Veterans Day South Shore Orchestra performance dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifices of our nation's veterans. The evening will open with a powerful rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner led by conductor, Troy Webdell. The program will feature a dynamic array of pieces, including the iconic Theme from Mission: Impossible and the stirring Armed Forces Salute, which pays tribute to each branch of the U.S. military.

The audience will be taken on a musical journey through history and heritage with American Kaleidoscope, a piece that reflects the diverse cultural fabric of the nation. The spirited March from 1941, composed by John Williams, will evoke the resilience of the World War II era. The evening will also include Planet of Life: A Journey Through Time, an evocative composition that celebrates the enduring spirit of humanity.

The performance will culminate in the rousing Stars and Stripes Forever, a patriotic anthem that perfectly embodies the pride and unity of the American people. This orchestral celebration is a heartfelt tribute to all who have served and a reminder of the freedoms they have fought to protect. 

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Scrooge!

The Musical

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

November 29 - December 15, 2024

In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

The score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film Scrooge starring Albert Finney.


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LimeLights presents

Holly Jolly Jamboree

December 21, 2024

• 2:30 Pre Show 

• 4:00 Showtime 

Come join Limelights and MOH for a fun filled afternoon that will leave you in the holiday spirit. Watch as young artists of our community showcase their talents and support them in their theatrical journey. Holly Jolly Jamboree is the perfect way to kick off the holidays with your family.

Before the show begins, enjoy a meet and greet with your favorite holiday characters - Buddy the Elf, Rudolph, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Cindy Lou Who, and even the Grinch! Come celebrate the holidays with us!

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Holiday Pops!

Presented by South Shore Orchestra

Sunday, December 22, 2024 • 2:00pm AND 7:30pm

Maestro Troy Webdell and South Shore Orchestra are back at the Memorial Opera House for the 2024 Holiday Pops!

A Valparaiso tradition, featuring holiday music from around the world as well as classical and contemporary Christmas favorites. Come sing along with Santa Claus as he prepares his sleigh to deliver some holiday cheer!

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