EXTRAordinary: 2026-2027 Season
Welcome to EXTRAordinary, a season of concerts celebrating the many ways we experience beauty through music. Each program explores a different way beauty reveals itself—through things that sparkle, moments that inspire, and stories that come alive in song—reminding us that the extraordinary is often found in the people, places, and experiences we encounter every day.
All that Glitters shines with the warmth of the holidays, celebrating the light we discover within ourselves and one another.
1000 Beautiful Things invites us to embrace gratitude and find wonder in the ordinary moments that shape our lives.
Broadway on Michigan Ave transforms Chicago into a grand theatrical stage, where beloved Broadway favorites and dazzling drag artists bring unforgettable stories to vibrant life.
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Holiday and Broadway Idol Cabarets are BACK for a second year, now a part of our season. This is your chance to sit in the judge’s chair and help us crown the new Idols!
Together, these concerts invite you to discover that what makes life truly EXTRAordinary isn’t found only in grand gestures, but also in the simple joys, shared experiences, and timeless music that connect us all.
With a full season of concert offerings, we are excited to launch our new subscription package, loaded with value and exclusive experiences. Your subscription gets you access to 5 fantastic concerts in our 2026-2027 season; in addition, subscribers get exclusive access to special subscriber events.
All that Glitters is a choral celebration of the light we discover in one another and the joy we share through song. Inspired by the shimmer of silver & gold, sparkling sequins, the joyful peal of bells, and the familiar beauty of holiday traditions, this program explores the many ways music illuminates our lives. Each selection reflects the hopes we carry, the dreams we pursue, the successes we celebrate, and the people who make every season brighter. As our voices unite, we are reminded that while holiday lights may dazzle and decorations may glitter, the truest brilliance comes from within. Through kindness, courage, generosity, and love, we each possess an inner light that shines far beyond the season.
Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 7PM
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 3PM
Auditorium at Northeastern Illinois University
3701 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60625
Holiday Idol Cabarets return with a new cast of songs that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit! This is a chance for our singers to show off their talents in solo and small group acts, singing their hearts out for your votes. Will we see another oratorio be a surprise winner or will someone step up and belt out All I want for Christmas to take the Idol crown? Well, that’s up to you!
December 14 and 15, 2026 at 7PM
Bramble Arts Loft
5545 N Clark St Fl 2 Chicago, IL 60640
The world speaks in cycles. Morning follows night. Sunshine yields to gentle rain, and every season carries the promise of another. We, too, are shaped by these rhythms—by beginnings and endings, by joy and sorrow, by the quiet work of becoming. Through every changing sky, love remains the constant thread, binding our stories together and inviting us to begin again. 1000 Beautiful Things is an invitation to see the world with open eyes and a grateful heart, discovering wonder not only in life’s grand celebrations but in the ordinary miracles that surround us every day: the warmth of sunlight, the scent of rain, the laughter of friends, the comfort of family, a familiar melody, and the simple gift of another breath. Inspired by the spirit of finding beauty in every season of life, this concerts’ music celebrates the quiet practice of gratitude—the choice to notice light after the storm, hope in moments of uncertainty, and grace in both our triumphs and our trials.
Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 3PM
Auditorium at Northeastern Illinois University
3701 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60625
Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 7PM
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Get yourself prepared for our Pride concert early with our Broadway Idol Cabarets. Last year, we were blown away by our acts, with over 30 different acts taking the stage, singing for your love and adoration. Will another standard like For Good win, or will you find your new favorite Broadway tune to play on repeat? This is your chance to sit in the judge’s chair and make sure your favorite takes the crown!
April 19 and 20, 2027 at 7PM
Bramble Arts Loft
5545 N Clark St Fl 2 Chicago, IL 60640
Broadway has always been a place where unforgettable stories come to life through music, where every song opens a new chapter of hope, heartbreak, triumph, and wonder. Tonight, those legendary melodies leave the bright lights of New York behind and find a new stage on Chicago’s magnificent Michigan Avenue. From soaring anthems to intimate ballads, this program celebrates the songs that have defined generations of musical theater, each one inviting us into worlds filled with unforgettable characters and timeless emotions. Joining the choir are dazzling drag artists whose artistry, theatricality, and vibrant storytelling embody the very spirit of the Broadway stage, bringing fresh perspective, glamour, and joyful celebration to these beloved classics. Though our stage may overlook the Magnificent Mile rather than Broadway, the spirit remains the same: extraordinary stories, bold performances, and music that reminds us every great city has its own magic, and every audience becomes part of the performance.
Saturday, June 5, 2027 at 3PM
Studebaker Theater
410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Windy City Performing Arts 