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Derrick Procell

Raue Center is proud to welcome favorite Derrick Procell as its 2023-24 season artist in residence. Come spend Thursday nights with us, the big band on stage, the lounge setting is perfect for multiple engagements with this award-winning singer-songwriter, and Catfood Records original recording artist. Each evening of music will be unique, exploring an aspect of Procell’s personal journey as a musician.Derrick’s final performance as 2023-34 Season Artist in Residence is March 21 and it’s going to be a big party with special guests!Originally from Milwaukee, Derrick Procell is a sought-after frontman, vocalist, and musician performing as a solo artist, with his band Derrick Procell and the Redeemers, and with Soundtracks of a Generation.  An incredible singer and songwriter, Derrick’s songs have been recorded by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Logan Daniels, and Melissa Manchester. You have heard Derrick’s songs on My Name is Earl, TrueBlood, Criminal Minds, Boston Legal, Saving Grace, The Office, True Blood, King of the Hill, and the Oscar-nominated film, Lady Bird. His latest album “Hello Mojo” spent more than 7 weeks on the Blues Billboard Top 100 charts.Linda Cain of Chicago Blues Guide calls Procell’s music “a treasure trove of richly detailed story-songs that immerse the listener in the blues experience from the Delta to Chicago and beyond. Blues fans around the world seeking smart, powerful modern blues songs that honor the legacy of the genre’s masters will find it here.” Learn more at  www.DerrickProcellMusic.com   ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. Nicholas

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. NicholasFriday, December 1, 2023 | 7:00PMTickets:  $25 adults | $10 students Members: $17.50 | $7 ABOUT THE SHOW: The Raue Center School for the Arts production of The DisturbingDisappearance of St. Nicholas makes its world premiere December 1-3. What wouldhappen if Santa Claus abandoned the North Pole? When a group of elves discoverSanta’s famous red suit strewn across a chair, hilarious and heart touching chaosensues as each elf embarks on a journey of self-discovery that helps them betterunderstand the spirit of Christmas. This 60-minute devised piece of theatre will causeimmense joy and move audience members through some of your favorite holiday musicand the writing of this new work written by the students of the RCSA.ABOUT DEVISED THEATRE: Devised Theatre is loosely defined as the process ofcollaboratively creating a new work without a pre-existing script wherein thecollaborators are also the performers. In the standard theatre model, a single playwrightwrites the text and then a director casts actors and selects designers to interpret thattext, resulting in a theatre production. With Devised Theatre, however, the collectiveartists begin without a script. A devised piece of theatre can literally start with anything:a painting, a song, a real-life event, a novel to adapt, non-fiction interviews, aphotograph, poetry, etc. Multiple ways to devise exist. This process requires greatcreativity, the need to work collaboratively, and the ability to create/learn new material tomount a world premiere production. ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables the ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org  Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. Nicholas

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. NicholasSaturday, December 2, 2023 | 2:00PMTickets:  $25 adults | $10 students Members: $17.50 | $7 ABOUT THE SHOW: The Raue Center School for the Arts production of The DisturbingDisappearance of St. Nicholas makes its world premiere December 1-3. What wouldhappen if Santa Claus abandoned the North Pole? When a group of elves discoverSanta’s famous red suit strewn across a chair, hilarious and heart touching chaosensues as each elf embarks on a journey of self-discovery that helps them betterunderstand the spirit of Christmas. This 60-minute devised piece of theatre will causeimmense joy and move audience members through some of your favorite holiday musicand the writing of this new work written by the students of the RCSA.ABOUT DEVISED THEATRE: Devised Theatre is loosely defined as the process ofcollaboratively creating a new work without a pre-existing script wherein thecollaborators are also the performers. In the standard theatre model, a single playwrightwrites the text and then a director casts actors and selects designers to interpret thattext, resulting in a theatre production. With Devised Theatre, however, the collectiveartists begin without a script. A devised piece of theatre can literally start with anything:a painting, a song, a real-life event, a novel to adapt, non-fiction interviews, aphotograph, poetry, etc. Multiple ways to devise exist. This process requires greatcreativity, the need to work collaboratively, and the ability to create/learn new material tomount a world premiere production. ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables the ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org  Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. Nicholas

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. NicholasSaturday, December 2, 2023 | 7:00PMTickets:  $25 adults | $10 students Members: $17.50 | $7 ABOUT THE SHOW: The Raue Center School for the Arts production of The DisturbingDisappearance of St. Nicholas makes its world premiere December 1-3. What wouldhappen if Santa Claus abandoned the North Pole? When a group of elves discoverSanta’s famous red suit strewn across a chair, hilarious and heart touching chaosensues as each elf embarks on a journey of self-discovery that helps them betterunderstand the spirit of Christmas. This 60-minute devised piece of theatre will causeimmense joy and move audience members through some of your favorite holiday musicand the writing of this new work written by the students of the RCSA.ABOUT DEVISED THEATRE: Devised Theatre is loosely defined as the process ofcollaboratively creating a new work without a pre-existing script wherein thecollaborators are also the performers. In the standard theatre model, a single playwrightwrites the text and then a director casts actors and selects designers to interpret thattext, resulting in a theatre production. With Devised Theatre, however, the collectiveartists begin without a script. A devised piece of theatre can literally start with anything:a painting, a song, a real-life event, a novel to adapt, non-fiction interviews, aphotograph, poetry, etc. Multiple ways to devise exist. This process requires greatcreativity, the need to work collaboratively, and the ability to create/learn new material tomount a world premiere production.   ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables the ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org  Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. Nicholas

The Disturbing Disappearance of St. NicholasSunday, December 3, 2023 | 2:00PMTickets:  $25 adults | $10 students Members: $17.50 | $7 ABOUT THE SHOW: The Raue Center School for the Arts production of The DisturbingDisappearance of St. Nicholas makes its world premiere December 1-3. What wouldhappen if Santa Claus abandoned the North Pole? When a group of elves discoverSanta’s famous red suit strewn across a chair, hilarious and heart touching chaosensues as each elf embarks on a journey of self-discovery that helps them betterunderstand the spirit of Christmas. This 60-minute devised piece of theatre will causeimmense joy and move audience members through some of your favorite holiday musicand the writing of this new work written by the students of the RCSA.ABOUT DEVISED THEATRE: Devised Theatre is loosely defined as the process ofcollaboratively creating a new work without a pre-existing script wherein thecollaborators are also the performers. In the standard theatre model, a single playwrightwrites the text and then a director casts actors and selects designers to interpret thattext, resulting in a theatre production. With Devised Theatre, however, the collectiveartists begin without a script. A devised piece of theatre can literally start with anything:a painting, a song, a real-life event, a novel to adapt, non-fiction interviews, aphotograph, poetry, etc. Multiple ways to devise exist. This process requires greatcreativity, the need to work collaboratively, and the ability to create/learn new material tomount a world premiere production.   ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables the ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org  Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

New Rules

New Rules  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023 | 7:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $15 / $20 / $25RaueNOW: $10.50 / $14 / $17.50 Dance off some calories before the turkey and stuffing! Join us in our new on-stage music lounge complete with a bar and dance floor for a night of fun with NEW RULES. New Rules are a Multi Award Winning International Band from Europe that brings the party! Be ready to dance the night away with this high-energy band that guarantees to get you up on your feet! Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable night. The best way to celebrate Thanksgiving, in style! So what’s left to do? Book your tickets, grab your dancing shoes, and come on down to the Raue Center for the Arts! We are ready, are you?!  New Rules are the most sought-after entertainers in Cyprus, headlining the largest festivals and events across the island with performances for the Royal Air Force, world-famous celebrities, and large companies. Winning awards as ‘Best Duo’, ‘Best Singer’, ‘Best Live Band’, and ‘Best Professional Live Wedding Vocalist (Cyprus). They cover all genres and all the greatest hits from the 60s up to and including the present day. From Blues to Rock and everything in between. ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables the ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org  Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Battle of the Bands FINALS

Battle of the Bands FinalsAdmission $20Are you ready to rock? Get ready to experience the best battle of the bands around. Come out and support your favorite up-and-coming bands as they battle it out for the title of the next big star. It’s going to be an epic weekend of music and an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event.—– Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Robert Cray

TICKETS*Tickets:  $50 / $55 / $65*  Members: $35 / $38.50 / $45.50* Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues, and Rock n’ Roll! The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance.  “Having had the opportunity to play with some of our heroes was more than we could have ever imagined,” says Robert.  “Albert Collins, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and the big stages with The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, and Eric Clapton.” Cray’s producer Steve Jordan adds, “People gravitate to his guitar playing first, but I think he’s one of the best singers I’ve heard in my life.”  Robert’s band features Richard Cousins (bass), Dover Weinberg (keyboards), Terence F. Clark (drums), and Steve Jordan (drums, percussion).Are you one of his biggest fans?Be sure to check out their special VIP package offer that includes a t-shirt, autographed photo and reserved seat!Click here for more information. Recommended: All AgesThis performance sponsored by:  ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables online ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org  Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, January 6, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $6 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Kevin Bozeman, featuring Nate Armbruster, and hosted by Samantha Chiappone Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.Kevin Bozeman’s Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 30 million views. Seen on Comedy Central, CBS, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He has 2 comedy specials out, on Amazon Prime (Clean & Unfiltered) and YouTube (God’s Work). Kevin’s hilarious takes on parenting, relationships, and social issues make this a must-see show Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster based in Chicago. His quick wit and laid-back, charismatic style have been a hit with audiences across the country, earning him spots at festivals like The Great American Comedy Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, and Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. Nate has opened for comedians such as Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, Bert Kreischer, Ryan Hamilton, Tim Meadows, and TJ Miller. In addition to his stand-up career, Nate shares humorous stories and commentary on his podcast, “Nate Knows Nothing,” and engages with fans through his social media platforms.For more of Nate’s comedy, check out his comedy special, “Sorry to Bother You,” available on YouTube.Samantha Chiappone is a stand-up comic and single mom who’s been making people laugh, sometimes on purpose, for the past two years. She’s performed at Zanies, the Raue Center, and anywhere else willing to hand her a mic. Her comedy is honest, fast, and just a little too relatable. This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, February 17, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com —–Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Etix, our ticketing agent, charges a $3 per ticket fee to process the ticket purchase in their system.  The $7 facility fee is a per-order fee that supports the maintenance of Raue Center’s historical venue.  Raue Center is recognized by the League of Historic American Theatres and the facility fee helps support the upkeep of the theater, and provides for various free events and initiatives in our community like our Veterans program which allows veterans to see shows for free throughout the year! For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Updated safety policy 5.23.22: Masks are no longer required for most shows, but are recommended. Some protocols may vary by event. Please visit https://www.rauecenter.org/covid/ for details. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org. Raue Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Jim Flannigan, featuring Hari Rao, and  hosted by Tricia Babischkin Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Jim Flannigan is a crowd favorite at comedy clubs across the country. A staple of the Chicago comedy scene, Flannigan combines quick, clever punchlines with a rapid-fire delivery for a uniquely hilarious and engaging show. Jim recently showcased his skills during a standout performance on Nate Bargatze’s show, Nateland Presents. Jim has been featured at many of the top comedy festivals around the US, including the Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and the Great American Comedy Festival, honoring the late Johnny Carson. When not headlining his own tours, Jim has opened for Demetri Martin, Brad Garrett and Sebastian Maniscalco, among others. Don’t just take everyone else’s word for it, come see for yourself why Jim Flannigan is one of the most in demand comedians working today!Hari Rao’s comedy draws upon 45 years of life experience to highlight the peculiarities of everyday living that we simply accept as given, as well as dissecting his own personal experiences that can best be described as “are you being serious?!”. His adventure in standup began in 201,6 while his experience in entertainment spans two decades as a recording artist, a recurring theme in his comedy (his band’s song “Rewind” can be heard as the theme song to ABC’s The Goldbergs). Hari is a regularly featured performer at Zanies Comedy Clubs.   Recently featured in a showcase at Zanies, Tricia Babischkin is a budding comic and one of the Raue Center very own. A Southerner who now lives in the Midwest, she explores how to navigate her married life, aging semi-gracefully, and her dog’s DNA tests.  This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Lucy’s Comedy

LUCY’S COMEDY With headliner Luca Ferro, featuring Ben Noble, and hosted by Brian Williams Friday, November 14, 2025 @ 8:30pTickets start at $29* Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes a $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order.) Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.  Luca Ferro is a New York City-based standup comedian from Chicago, IL. He has performed at top-tier comedy clubs all across the country and is frequently seen performing on the Las Vegas strip. He has been the opening act for nationally touring headliners such as Steve Byrne, Adam Ray, and Joe Gatto from ‘Impractical Jokers’. Luca was also hand-selected to be a featured comedian on Nate Bargatze’s ‘NateLand’ presents comedy YouTube series. Luca uses his loud demeanor and vast arsenal of voices and impersonations to express his discomfort with the world around him. Luca is an Italian-American comedian who comes from a blue-collar, south-side Chicago upbringing, and his comedy is reflected as such. “Ben is not a legally blind comedian, he’s a comedian who happens to be legally blind.” A Chicago native, Ben Noble has been featured on many television networks, including NBC, FOX32, HBO, and Comedy Central. He has performed at comedy clubs across the country, including Zanies, Caroline’s on Broadway, and The Comedy Store, just to name a few. Ben has even worked with big-name comedians such as Lil Rel, Roy Wood Jr, and Michael Che. He was a finalist in NBC’s BreakOut Fest and headlined a comedy tour in Edmonton, Canada.  After studying improv for 4 years, Brian Williams has spent the last 5 years launching his stand-up career. He has performed all over Chicagoland, including Zanies and Lucy’s Comedy Cafe.   This performance sponsored by: ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

GreenRoom Improv

GREENROOM IMPROV Saturday, May 25, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Ticket Price: RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14RaueNOW Membership Student: $9.10Standard Adult: $20Standard Student: $13 —– For over 20 years, GreenRoom Improv has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events. GreenRoom specializes in a unique blend of clean, high-energy, multi-faceted improv comedy.GreenRoom members include Dave Hunter, Matthew Aldis, Kerry Cox, Sam Barbaro, Christian Zierke, Miriam Naponelli, Jess Smith, Paul Gunsul (piano), & Erik Scheele (piano). For more information, visit greenroomimprov.com ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save  30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

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