Thursdays at Laugh Out Loud Theater - a Night of Improv set to Music! Schaumburg, IL – Due to popular demand, Laugh Out Loud Theater, THE place for improv comedy in Chicago's northwest suburbs, has announced the extension of their latest hit, Instant Musical through April Fool’s Day (no fooling!). Instant Musical is a night of all-improvised musical comedy. Performances are every Thursday night at 8:00pm from January 7 through April 1, 2010 at Laugh Out Loud Theater at the Streets of Woodfied in Schaumburg. The show, which debuted in October 2009, begins in a similar fashion to the Laugh... Continue reading

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 8:00pm Frank Ferrante returns to the Chicago area with his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast pace 90 minutes of hilarity. The two act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs. Performance will be at the Prairie Center for the Arts located at 201 Schaumburg Court in Schaumburg. Phone 847-895-3600 or log on to the Prairie Center web site for tickets and information. Continue reading

WHAT: Steve Cochran's Annual New Year's Eve Commedy and Music Show for People Who Can't Stay Awake Until Midnight! With featured musical guest, the amazing Ron Hawking, from the hit Chicago show, "My Way!". Come celebrate the New Year with WGN's favorite funnyman Steve Cochran and his comedy friends Tim Clue, Patty Vasquez, and John DaCosse. WHERE: Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, IL WHEN: Thursday, 12/31/09, 7:30 pm HOW: Buy your tickets early to receive a better rate ~ Golden Circle Tickets $50 ~ Main Floor Tickets vary by date of purchase: Dec. 1-18: $30 (extended from 12.12.09); Dec 13-26: $35;... Continue reading

Called the coolest place in Schaumburg, Laugh Out Loud Theater promises a New Years Eve worth remembering featuring the funniest performers in Chicago. Laugh Out Loud Theater is located here, in the Streets of Woodfield. Price of Admission Gets You Cocktails Dinner Hilarious Improv Show Champagne Toast Laugh Out Loud Theater Patrons get a special rate at the nearby DoubleTree that includes a shuttle between the Hoel and the theater and breakfast the next morning. Two Shows – December 31st Early Show 5:30 to 8:30pm $69 Late Show 9:30pm to 12:30am $85 Call for Tickets 847-240-0386 Continue reading

Coming up in March, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present several performances of Beethoven’s compelling and joyous 7th Symphony. The complete program consists of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer's Night Dream: Overture, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Performances will take place at both Hemmens Theater in Elgin and at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg. Continue reading

Jooin the Celebration of Elvis' 75th Birthday with the Rick Saucedo Elvis Tribute concert at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg. Event starts at 6 pm on January 10 with an appetizer reception, followed by the tribute performance from 7 pm to 9 pm. $20 ticket price includes both the reception and concert and will benefit arts and culture at the Prairie Center for the Arts. Event location is John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg, upper level. Continue reading

Faithful to the original recordings, with great harmonies and fine musicianship, The Cavern Beat bring their popular Beatles tribute to the Wild Bull Bar & Grill, 1817 Golf Road in Schaumburg, IL on December 19. Call 847-285-3333 for more information. Continue reading

Three songwriting and performing legends, Pierce Pettis, Pat Terry and John Austin, are all being brought together for a "Songwriters in the Round" concert in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday night, November 14, 2009. Between the three, their songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, Susan Ashton, Dar Williams, Garth Brooks, Art Garfunkel, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, John Anderson, Sammy Kershaw, The Gaither Vocal Band, B.J. Thomas, and The Oak Ridge Boys. They have collaborated with artists such as Mark Heard, Shawn Mullins, Buddy Miller, Better Than Ezra, Vigilantes of Love, John Mayer Band, The BoDeans, Steve... Continue reading

Laugh Out Loud Theater presents Instant Musical, a night of improvised comedy set to music. The theater's team of hilarious improvisers will create songs on the spot based on audience suggestions, ranging from love ballads to blues numbers and rap. Then, they'll unite to create a completely improvised Broadway-style musical. Instant Musical! Call for Tickets 847-240-0386 Located in Streets of Woodfield Thursdays at 8:00pm Oct 1 – Nov 19th Tickets are $15 Continue reading

Laugh Out Loud Theater presents Instant Musical, a night of improvised comedy set to music. The theater's team of hilarious improvisers will create songs on the spot based on audience suggestions, ranging from love ballads to blues numbers and rap. Then, they'll unite to create a completely improvised Broadway-style musical. Instant Musical! Call for Tickets 847-240-0386 Located in Streets of Woodfield Thursdays at 8:00pm Oct 1 – Nov 19th Tickets are $15 Continue reading

It's not too early to plan for this exciting concert by the Elgin Symphnoy Orchestra. Symphonie fantastique (Fantastic Symphony) was written by French composer Hector Berlioz in 1830. It is widely regarded as one of the most important and representative pieces of the early Romantic period, and is still very popular with concert audiences worldwide. The symphony is a piece of program music which tells the story of "an artist gifted with a lively imagination" who has "poisoned himself with opium" in the "depths of despair" because of "hopeless love." Leonard Bernstein described the symphony as the first musical expedition... Continue reading

The Tom Holland Band will be performing tonight at Shaw's Crab House in Schaumburg. Tom has become one of the most respected, and in demand guitarists on the Chicago blues scene. He has worked with a virtual who's who in the blues community, and currently tours with harmonica legend James Cotton. Continue reading

Always exciting, Bill Frisell has been one of the leading guitarists in jazz since the late 80s. His eclectic style calls on many jazz, rock, country, folk and classical influences. Bill Frisell will be at the Prairie Center in Schaumburg on Saturday, October 17. Sat., Oct. 17, 8 p.m. 847-895-3600 Continue reading

Live Music and Dancing at Dover Straits in Hoffman Estates Continue reading

This fall, Schaumburg High School will present the award winning musical, Bye, Bye Birdie . Performances, featuring Schaumburg High School Students, will be on October 23 and 24, 2009. For more information, contact Schaumburg High School. Continue reading

Tom Arnold headlines the Chicago Improv of Schaumburg Oct. 15 & 16. Starting out as a stand-up comic in the Midwest, Arnold gained national fame as a writer and actor on ABC's hit sitcom Roseanne. Among many other TV credits, he hosts Fox Sports Net's The Best Damn Sports Show Period. In 1983 Tom Arnold got his first taste of stand-up comedy when he performed at open microphone nights at the University of Iowa. Tom's comedy career had its ups and downs over the next several years until 1988, when he entered the Minneapolis Comedy Competition and won first place.... Continue reading

The Andrew Salgado Band will appear at Entourage on Saturday, October 17. Salgado, who has been described as a cross between Keith Urban and John Mayer, will perform from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Entourage is at 1301 American Lane in Schaumburg. Andrew Salgado on myspace Continue reading

GREAT TEACHER, GREAT RATES: * Piano * Guitar * Bass Guitar * All Levels of Instruction * Students of all Ages Email: theLandBeyondWoodfield@gmail.com Phone: 847-519-1636 Continue reading