Gateway Theater

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Soulful 70s Sounds: Music that Moved Black America…and the World
2025-07-26 15:00 (America/Chicago)
► DATE: July 26th, 2025 TIME: 3:00 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 1:30 p.m. • Theater Doors Open 2:30 p.m.
► Over 18

Tickets: $20

Soulful Seventies Sounds celebrates both the music and performers that helped define and direct many of the changes in both the Black community and America in general, during the 1970s.
The program features songs from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, The Four Tops, Gloria Gaynor, The Temptations, and more.
Presented by vocalist David Stephens with Music Director Beckie Menzie.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Tim Piotrkowski's Comedy Showcase
2025-07-24 19:30
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Show Starts: 7:30pm
Laughter is the best medicine! Come out for a night of side-splitting laughter at our comedy showcase! Join us at The Gateway Lounge on Thursday, July 24th at 7:30 PM for our monthly comedy showcase. Featuring a hilarious lineup of Chicago comedians. It’s a laid-back evening filled with good vibes and plenty of laughs. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online. Free Parking
Hannah Belmont:
Hannah Belmont is an up and coming comedian based in Chicago. She is a regular at the Laugh Factory, as well as a performer at other venues including Zanies, the Comedy Bar, the Comedy Vault, Hilarities, the Lincoln Lodge, Second City, several Don’t Tell shows, Roast Battle, and many more clubs around the Midwest. She has just recently began headlining various festivals and venues, including the Good Vibes Comedy Festival in Memphis. She has opened for Jeremiah Watkins, Chris Franjola, Mekki Leeper, Sean Donnelly, Dov Davidoff, Bobby Collins, Richard Villa, Bill Squire, Morgan Gallo, Daniel Butler, and Raul Sanchez. Hannah is also a satire writer and her work has appears in the publications The Haven and Robot Butt. Hannah is very happy to be here.
Adam Fouda:
Adam is a Chicago based comedian from the UK. He moved to the US to pursue a dream of becoming a scientist, but got distracted by telling jokes in dive bars instead.
Victor Paredes:
Victor will be performing at roast battle Chicago on July 27. Producing shows starting in September in Chicago.
Mike Mazzella:
Mike Mazzella is a Chicago-based actor, comedian, and comedy writer. Mike has been producing and performing in comedy shows since 2012. In 2024, the Chicago Reader nominated Mike for Best Stage Actor following two successful productions at the Annoyance Theatre & Bar. Over the course of his comedy career, Mike has performed at such venues as Zanies Chicago, the Laugh Factory Chicago, the Second City, the iO Theatre, and the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Additionally, Mike is a commentator that regularly appears on the popular YouTube channel ScreenCrush, where his videos have garnered millions of views.

Robin Trower
2025-07-11 20:00 - 22:00
► DATE: Friday, July 11, 2025 TIME: 8:00 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. • Theater Doors Open 7:00 p.m.
► All ages welcome

ROBIN TROWER returns to the stage after a 5 year absence. Copernicus Center Friday July 11, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
Few would dispute that the title of Robin Trower’s latest album – ‘No More Worlds To Conquer’ – is a fair summary of the thumbprint he has left on the musical universe. But as he reminds us, it should not be misinterpreted as his mission being accomplished. “I definitely feel like I’m still reaching,” he considers, “with the guitar, and the songs, and everything else.”
For more than six decades, Robin Trower’s career has known no bounds. At the age of 76, the British guitarist can reflect on a journey in which he has planted flags across the musical sphere and played every role imaginable. He’s been the driving force behind Sixties icons Procol Harum. The transatlantic solo star who filled US stadiums with 1974’s Bridge Of Sighs. The collaborator and occasional supergroup member. The elder-statesman songwriter whose late period still crackles with invention.
The 50th Anniversary version (re-mixed & mastered of Bridge of Sighs will be released in May ‘24
In the 5 decades that followed this million selling album, Robin Trower’s career has been an act of quiet rebellion. Rewind the reels of the British guitarist’s backstory and you’ll find an artist who has always rolled the dice rather than take the path of least resistance. A literal lifetime since he first stepped onto the British blues circuit as a cub gunslinger, that fabled Trower power shows no sign of burning out. In fact, the iconic guitarist’s late-period acceleration is something to behold, sweeping up new fans alongside, hardcore supporters who have followed his every move. During this time, he’s flowed from his own projects to collaborations with everyone from Jack Bruce to Brian Ferry to Maxi Priest releasing well over 30 albums.
EVENT ORGANIZER: One Eleven Productions – oneelevenprod.com
Contact Information: scottgelman@oneelevenprod.com

The Drone Saga: An Immersive Indoor Drone & Dance Show
2025-06-26 08:00 - 17:00
⭐ The Drones Saga is soaring into Chicago—and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before! This all-new indoor theatre show brings drones and dancers together in a spectacular celebration of artistry and innovation. Get your tickets for The Drone Saga: An Immersive Indoor Drone & Dance Show in Chicago!

Highlights
🎭 Drones and dancers light up the stage in this groundbreaking theatre show
✨ They move in perfect sync, weaving a beautiful, heart-stirring story
🌈 Ever-shifting colours and patterns give life to joy, sadness, fear, peace, and more
🎶 A mesmerising musical score brings the story to life
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
The Drone Saga is the future of performance art, where technology doesn’t just enhance the storytelling—it becomes the story. Prepare to be inspired, amazed, and transformed, as dancers and drones transport you through the wonderful world of emotions. Whether it’s the soft blues of calm, the fiery reds of anger, or the golden shimmer of joy, each emotion comes alive on stage, culminating in a spectacular finale. A must-see indoor drone and dance show for audiences of all ages! Get your tickets now for The Drone Saga: An Immersive Indoor Drone & Dance Show in Chicago.

CANCELLED Bobby Pulido “Por La Puerta Grande” Tour 2025
2025-06-21 20:30 - 22:30
Due to unforeseen circumstances and routing issues, this show has been cancelled. All refunds will be honored at the point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Debido a circunstancias fuera del control del Artista y promotor, este evento está cancelado. Los reembolsos serán respetados desde el punto de venta. Muchas disculpas por la inconveniencia.
► DATE: Saturday, June 21st, 2025 TIME: 8:30 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open 7:30 p.m.
► All ages welcome

Bobby Pulido returns to Chicago for one final time with his new and final tour “Por La Puerta Grande”. Come bid farewell to a +30 year career of live entertainment to Bobby Pulido at Copernicus Center this June 21st.
Bobby Pulido regresa a Chicago por una última vez con su nueva gira “Por La Puerta Grande”. Vengan a despedirse del Artista Tejano con su Carrera de +30 años al Copernicus Center este 21 de Junio.

THE WITCH OF KONOTOP
2025-06-20 20:00 - 22:00
► DATE: June 20th, 2025 TIME: 8:00 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open 7:30 p.m.
► All ages welcome

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.

Tickets: $59.00 – $169.00

The Witch of Konotop — Ukrainian Theatrical Phenomenon Comes to Chicago
Themes
Female strength and independence
Fear, superstition, and persecution
The eternal struggle between light and darkness
Ecological crisis as a metaphor for spiritual collapse

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Tim Piotrkowski's Comedy Showcase
2025-06-19 19:30
Laughter is the best medicine! Come out for a night of side-splitting laughter at our comedy showcase! Join us at The Gateway Lounge on Thursday, June 19th at 7:30 PM for our monthly comedy showcase. Featuring a hilarious lineup of Chicago comedians. It’s a laid-back evening filled with good vibes and plenty of laughs. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online.

Comedians For This Month’s Showcase:
Kat Diaz:
Kat Diaz hails from the rough streets of Des Moines, Iowa, but has called Chicago home for the last 12 years. Her humor can be described as a dry piece of toast buttered with wordplay and served with physical act outs that make you think “I guess not all Latinas can dance”. Kat has trained at The Second City and has appeared at Laugh Factory, Den Theatre and the Latina Comedy Festival. She currently produces Buena Onda at Lincoln Lodge every third Friday of the month at 7 pm.

Trisitan A. Smith:
Tristan A. Smith is stand-up comedian born and raised in Chicago. Tristan recently made the jump to doing comedy full-time and has a comedy special on YouTube. He is also excited to be performing at Copernicus Center this evening. For more on where he’ll be performing in the future, visit wherestrist.com.

Mert Narlson:
More than just a pretty face, Mert is a pretty brain as well. Drawing from a background in acting, Mert commands the stage with infectious energy. He is described as “organized chaos” by both his audiences and employers. Mert has performed at Zanies, Comedy Bar, The Den, Milwaukee Improv, York Fringe festival and much more, so- so much more.

Mike Bergeron:
Mike Bergeron is a Stand-Up Comedian that is confident in his insecurity. He produces a monthly comedy show here in Chicago called “Laugh, After Death”, focusing on showcasing the best Alternative Comedy in the city.

PaSO
2025-06-15 17:00
MUSIC GAMES! – MUZYCZNE ROZGRYWKI!
Uroczysta Gala z okazji 25-lecia Akademii Muzyki PaSO. To
porywające widowisko dla całych rodzin!
Wzuszający, niezapomniany wieczór pełen emocji, zachwytów,
najpiękniejszych melodii bez granic i barier czasu. Popis
instrumentalny i wokalny ponad stu wykonawców (uczniowie
Akademii (8 do 18 lat), absolwenci oraz pedagodzy, a także zaprzyjaźnieni artyści).
Spektakl dopełniają barwne stroje, taniec, efekty wizualne.
Koncert składa się z 3 części, w których królują trzy różne grupy wykonawców:
I. SKRZYPKOWIE, II. PIANISCI, III. WOKALISCI (soliści i chóry)
W programie znajdą się przeboje muzyki klasycznej kompozytorów polskich: Chopina,
Wieniawskiego, Paderewskiego, Młynarskiego, czy Ogińskiego oraz światowych, m.in.
A. Vivaldiego, W.A. Mozarta, C. Saint-Saensa. W wykonaniu Chórów AM PaSO
zabrzmią piękne pieśni i piosenki w języku polskim i angielskim. Nie zabraknie muzyki
filmowej, ulubionych przebojów muzyki popularnej oraz pięknych tematów filmowych.
Koncertowi towarzyszyć będzie wystawa ilustrująca historię i osiągnięcia szkoły.
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MUSIC GAMES! Grand Gala Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the PaSO
Academy of Music. A captivating show for the entire family!
A touching, unforgettable evening filled with emotions and wonder, showcasing the most
beautiful melodies that transcend time. Featuring instrumental and vocal performances
by over a hundred participants, including Academy students (ages 8 to 18), alumni,
teachers, and guest artists. Colorful costumes, dance, and visual effects add to the
spectacle.
The concert is divided into three segments, each highlighting a different group of
performers: I. VIOLINISTS, II. PIANISTS, III. VOCALISTS (soloists and choirs)
The program includes timeless pieces by Polish composers such as Chopin,
Wieniawski, Paderewski, Młynarski, and Ogiński, as well as World greats like A.
Vivaldi, W.A. Mozart, and C. Saint-Saëns. The AM PaSO Choirs will perform beautiful
songs in both Polish and English. The evening will also feature film scores, beloved
popular music hits, and memorable movie themes.
The concert will be accompanied by an exhibition showcasing the history and
achievements of the school.

Graduation
2025-06-12 00:00, 2025-06-11 00:00, 2025-06-10 00:00, 2025-06-09 00:00, 2025-06-06 00:00, 2025-06-05 00:00, 2025-06-04 00:00, 2025-06-03 00:00 and 1 more date
An upcoming graduation ceremony will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025.

Dzień Dziecka w Teatrze
2025-06-01 16:00 - 20:30
Copernicus Center Doors Open: 2:30 p.m. • Theater Doors Open: 3:30 p.m. • Ages 10 and up
Warsztaty Teatralne LITTLE STARS zapraszają na DZIEŃ DZIECKA W TEATRZE!

Dwa spektakle, wystawy, kiermasz i dużo atrakcji dla dzieci.
AKT 1
FESTIWAL TEATRALNY „Teatr i już! – rzecz dzieje się w Polsce, grupa koleżanek zaangażowana w szkolny teatr, postanawia zorganizować festiwal teatrów. Wspólnie odbędziemy podróż w ten magiczny świat, gdzie pojawią się znane bajkowe postacie i wschodzące gwiazdy sceny, które marzą o wielkiej karierze. Wpadające w ucho piosenki i wiersze znanych polskich poetów.
AKT 2
„Z historią za pan brat” – krótka lekcja z wybranych momentów historii Polski. Wraz z grupą koleżanek, które zamiast do szkoły poszły na wagary udamy się w niezwykłą wędrówkę po odległych czasach naszych przodków.
Reżyseria – Agata Paleczny
Scenariusz – Piotr Kukuła
Choreografia – Marzena Pol
Kostiumy – Maryla Pawlina

Contact: NaszTeatrChicago@gmail.com, 773-888-5108

MELENDI “Tour 20 Años”
2025-05-31 20:00 - 22:00
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 TIME: 08:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. Theater Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. • Ages 10 and up

20 años después de su fulgurante debut discográfico, Melendi se mantiene firme como uno de los grandes protagonistas de la escena musical pop mundial. Es un logro al alcance de muy pocos, labrado con una combinación de talento, constancia y buenas canciones. Más que buenas: auténticos himnos consolidados para más de una generación.

Sing Along
2025-05-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Gateway Theater, 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
May 30th, 2025 TIME: 07:30 p.m.
Copernicus Center Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. • All ages welcome
Sing Along 2! – Presented by the Canadian Arabic Orchestra (Maple Arts Group)

After the overwhelming success of our first U.S. tour, we are thrilled to bring you Sing Along 2—an unforgettable musical experience!
This one-of-a-kind event invites you to take center stage, singing timeless Arabic classics chosen by you, our audience. With digital lyrics provided, everyone gets to be the lead singer in this interactive musical celebration. Join us for an evening filled with joy, connection, and the magic of music. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary sing-along experience!

MARIJA ŠERIFOVIĆ - DOLAZI LJUBAV
2025-05-24 20:00 - 23:00
MARIJA ŠERIFOVIĆ – DOLAZI LJUBAV

► DATE: May 24th, 2025 TIME: 08:00 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 8:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open: 8:00 p.m. • All ages welcome

Tickets: $70–$105
