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The HEROES, the HITS, the HUMOR, the HISTORY!

Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 7:30 pm

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Skip Griparis is a virtuoso singer, guitarist, impressionist, comedian and member of the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Heroes of Rock! takes you on an incredibly fun trip through the Heroes, Hits, Humor, and History of the greatest Rock decades.

During Skip’s tour de force show, you’d swear you were listening to Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Elvis, The Beach Boys, or The Beatles. Part comedy show, part rock concert, part time capsule, The Heroes of Rock! is a critically-acclaimed performance you won't want to miss.

-Reviews for The Heroes of Rock!-

“SKIP BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE! Rodney Dangerfield, Comic Legend

“UNIQUE COMEDY/MUSIC/THEATER BREW…A CAN’T MISS SHOW…REMARKABLE… SPECTACULARLY  AMUSING” Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune

“THE WIDEST VOCAL RANGE I’VE EVER HEARD”  Judy Roberts, Leading Jazz Singer/Pianist

"BEST COMEDIAN" Nomination, 2014, Chicago Music Awards

“A GIFTED SINGER AND GREAT PICKER” Josh Dunson, Chicago Magazine

“ZIZZLES WITH ELECTRICITY...ZIP’S WITH ENERGY” Sherrie Miller, Chicago Life

May 28-June 7, 2026

Two con men on the French Riviera compete to swindle an unsuspecting heiress in this Broadway musical comedy. Sophisticated, suave, with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards.

ASL SHOW: Saturday, June 6, 2pm

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Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute returns to the Theatre of Western Springs on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm, and this fan-favorite show is always a party! Sing (loudly!) and dance (freely!) along as the band performs all your favorite ABBA hits—no one will stop you here. Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers, this high-energy concert always sells out, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Tickets are $45 (price increases by $5 on the day of the show), with a special $35 rate for TWS Subscribers and CTWS families (email the Box Office for a discount code). VIP tickets are also available and include early seating, two drinks, a goody bag, and a photo with the band—don’t miss this unforgettable night! 💃🕺🎶

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The Cattell Series: A Conversation with David Eigenberg

TWS is thrilled to welcome back the Cattell Series, our popular conversation series spotlighting professionals from theatre, film, and television. Our next guest is actor David Eigenberg, known for his work on NBC's Chicago Fire and the HBO smash hit Sex and the City.

David grew up in Naperville, IL and made his professional stage debut in One Shining Moment at Drury Lane Water Tower at the age of 19. He appeared on Broadway in Six Degrees of Separation and Take Me Out.

David has appeared in numerous TV shows, and his first recurring role was in Homicide: Life In The Streets. Other TV appearances include The Practice, ER, King of Queens, Third Watch, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds, and NCIS. Film appearances include The Mothman Prophecies, Love Ludlow,  and the voice of Nermal in Garfield: The Movie.

From 1999 -2004, he appeared as Steve Brady, boyfriend and eventual husband of Cynthia Nixon’s character Miranda, in the hit series Sex And The City, and reprised the role in both films and the revival series And Just Like That…

David is one the original cast members of the hit NBC series Chicago Fire, playing Christopher Herrmann, the lovable and quirky firefighter and bar owner for 14 seasons. He and his wife have 2 children and currently live in the Chicago area.

 The event starts at 6pm and is free and open to the public, with a small reception to follow. Donations are welcome. Reservations are not required but highly recommended. To reserve your seat, please use this link.

Join us for an inspiring evening of artistry, storytelling, and industry insight—we can’t wait to see you there!

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