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Genesee Theater

203 North Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Venue overview

Year opened: 1927
Capacity: 2416
Eddie Izzard at Genesee Theater

Eddie Izzard

British comedian Eddie Izzard has been lauded as one of the most influential comics for over 25 years. Now, she returns to U.S. shores with 'Eddie Izzard The Remix: The First 35 Years' back on the road! Expect to hear some of her greatest comedy moments from legendary early shows, including 'Dressed to Kill,' 'Glorious,' 'Definite Article,' and more. Jeesy Chreesy!

Dear Evan Hansen at Genesee Theater

Dear Evan Hansen

Following its hugely successful run at Broadway's Music Box Theater, this darkly comic musical is touring across the country once more. The six-time Tony-winning, poignant and thought-provoking production has received rave reviews from critics for its unexpectedly touching portrayal of misunderstood youth, young love, and the search for acceptance, with a score from the composing team behind 2017's Academy Award-winning La-La Land, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Sleeping Beauty at Genesee Theater

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Sleeping Beauty

Declared his best work by Tchaikovsky himself, Sleeping Beauty is one of the repertoire's most brilliant and beguiling works, and what better way to experience the shimmering fairytale than in this production from the esteemed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine? Choreographed after Marcus Petipa, join the internationally acclaimed company as they invite you into the enchanted world of a princess cursed to sleep for 100 years, and the prince who must battle through evil to save her.

Shrek - The Musical at Genesee Theater

Shrek - The Musical

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

The Princess Bride: Film Screening with Cary Elwes at Genesee Theater

The Princess Bride: Film Screening with Cary Elwes

The iconic family movie that made stars out of Robin Wright, Andre The Giant and of course, the gorgeous Cary Elwes gets a special screening during with the man himself appearing on stage to talk! Now a colossal three decades old, the movie that made us swoon over Westley and quote "As You Wish" to our heart's content remains as popular as ever, even emerging unscathed during its Honest Trailer treatment! Together with this screening, Elwes will speak about the movie that catapulted him to stardom, sharing little-known stories from the set.

Morrissey at Genesee Theater

Morrissey

The British musical icon and the godfather of modern alternative music has an influence that cannot be overstated. Always passionate about music, Morrissey began his musical career as the lead singer of the Smiths, writing the classic albums The Queen is Dead and Meat Is Murder with guitarist Johnny Marr. Catch Morrissey as he embarks on his new North American tour kicking off on Halloween!

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