Genesee Theatre
203 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847.782.2366
Experience the grandeur of world class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beautifully restored Genesee Theatre. After undergoing a $23 million renovation, The Genesee Theatre is now home to world class performances including Broadway shows, musical acts, comedians and more. In addition to the shows this venue is a historic hot-spot for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and a variety of special events. There are also a number of completely renovated auxiliary rooms connected to the main auditorium that are perfect for receptions, birthdays, high school reunions, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, or any other festive gathering, meeting or presentation. Visit the website for a list of upcoming shows.
Hours of Operation
Box office hours:
Sunday and Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 14
11/14/25
Classical Arts Entertainment presents Swan Lake, one of the most beautiful ...
Nov. 20
11/20/25
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings its signature genre-bending...
Nov. 21
11/21/25
Despite a 20-year history that includes all the accolades of an iconic band...
Nov. 22
11/22/25
Grammy Award-winning musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and ...
Nov. 23
11/23/25
The Rush Tribute Project honors one of rock’s most innovative and inf...
Dec. 5
12/05/25
The Home for the Holidays concert will bring together four acclaimed artist...
Dec. 6
12/06/25
Ring in the holidays as legendary composer-producer David Foster and popula...
Dec. 7
12/07/25
Travel back in time and experience RAIN: A Beatles Christmas Tribute, featu...
Dec. 10
12/10/25
The Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025 will bring holiday cheer ...
Dec. 12
12/12/25
Matteo Bocelli, the young Italian singer with a beautiful voice, has been i...
Dec. 13
12/13/25
With their strong vocals, rich harmonies and keen ability to blend country ...
Dec. 19
12/19/25
Dancenter North’s The Magic of the Nutcracker marks its 37th annivers...
Dec. 20
12/20/25
Lindsey Stirling brings The Snow Waltz Tour to the stage Saturday, Dec. 20,...
Dec. 26
12/26/25
BoDeans mark the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Love & Hope &am...
Dec. 27
12/27/25
Michael Carbonaro is back on tour with Wonderboy, an all-new show featuring...
Jan. 9
01/09/26
Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience bring the music of Prince to l...
Jan. 16
01/16/26
Post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd has been performing on stages worldwide sin...
Jan. 17
01/17/26
Stone Temple Pilots burst onto the rock scene in 1992 with their debut albu...
Jan. 22
01/22/26
Anthony Rodia brings his Laugh Till It Hurts Tour to the stage Thursday, Ja...
Jan. 23
01/23/26
Revisiting Creedence honors Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Creedence Clearwat...
Jan. 24
01/24/26
Aziz Ansari, an award-winning actor, writer, director and comedian, wi...
Jan. 31
01/31/26
#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour features comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen ...
Feb. 7
02/07/26
JJ Grey and Mofro bring a high-energy performance of funky swamp rock ...
Feb. 21
02/21/26
For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats® have amazed audiences worl...
Mar. 7
03/07/26
Singer-songwriter John Oates continues to enjoy a celebrated career perform...
Mar. 8
03/08/26
The Phil Collins Story celebrates the music of the legendary rock artist, s...
Apr. 19
04/19/26
World Ballet Company presents Cinderella, a dazzling adaptation of the clas...
Apr. 23
04/23/26
For Los Lonely Boys—brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza—famil...
Feb. 14
02/14/27
George Lopez, one of the most popular Latino comedians of all time, will br...