Capitol Steps, Three Redneck Tenors highlight Schaumburg Prairie Center 2017-18 season

Posted August 07, 2017 1:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

The Capitol Steps take on strained Israeli and Palestinian relations in a comedy revue that comes to the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 21. Courtesy of Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts

The Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts has announced its 32nd season, which includes a mix of national touring acts, area entertainers and homegrown productions.

The season opens on Saturday, Sept. 16, with local comedian Patti Vasquez leading a benefit concert sponsored by the Prairie Center Arts Foundation.

Other season highlights include:

• David Bromberg and John Sebastian (of The Lovin' Spoonful) in concert on Saturday, Oct. 14.

• The Capitol Steps spoofs global and national politics in a song-and-dance revue on Saturday, Oct. 21.

• World champion dancer Larry Yazzie leads the Native Pride Dancers to showcase Native American traditions from the Northern Plains on Nov. 17.

• Schaumburg Ballet Ensemble's "The Nutcracker" returns for two weekend runs Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10.

• Southern comedy and classical opera combine in Three Redneck Tenors on March 4.

• Chicago actress Angela Ingersoll embodies a tragic Hollywood legend with the concert "Judy Garland: Come Rain or Come Shine" on March 10.

• Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Celtic music duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack as Switchback on March 17.

• Famed folk band Sons of the Never Wrong with Michael Miles perform on April 14.

New for the season is the option to add on a VIP package to select shows, which includes extra benefits such as priority seating and special "meet and greet" receptions with the artists. The Prairie Center also will carry a new name soon, since village trustees recently voted to re-christen the performing arts complex after Mayor Al Larson to honor his 30 years in office.

To purchase tickets and to see the full season lineup, call (847) 895-3600 or visit prairiecenter.org.

Three Redneck Tenors tour the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 4. Courtesy of Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts

Angela Ingersoll performs "Judy Garland: Come Rain or Come Shine" at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 10. Courtesy of Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts

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