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October 2026

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  1. OCT30
    Listen to Her Heart - The Tom Petty Experience7:30 PMFrom $60View Tickets →

November 2026

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  1. NOV06
    Clue - Play7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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    Clue - Play2:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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December 2026

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  1. DEC11
    Mariachi Herencia de Mexico7:00 PMFrom $58View Tickets →
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    Ruth Page Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker1:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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    Ruth Page Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker5:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
  4. DEC20
    Ruth Page Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker1:00 PMFrom $74View Tickets →

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Plan ahead with our insider tips: park for free in Lots 4, 5, or 6 (accessible parking available in Lot 4/5 and Sunpivot Circle). Use Metra options serving Grayslake (MD-N Grayslake and North Central Service Washington Street/Grayslake) or Pace bus 570 to reach the campus. After the show, consider affiliate-recommended hotels in the Libertyville/Gurnee area or within 5–15 miles, and enjoy local eateries nearby for a complete experience. For accessibility and seating details, check the Mainstage (590 seats, proscenium), Studio (250 seats, thrust), and Harnish Experimental (125-flexible) seating charts on the JLC site. Whatever you’re seeking in live performance, you’ll find it at James Lumber Center, and we’ve got you covered to secure your seats with ease.

Getting there

The Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center is located in Grayslake, Illinois. The venue is part of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Inside the venue

The Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center hosts a variety of events including concerts, plays, and musical performances. The venue has hosted performances by artists such as Cracker, Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues Band, and Listen to Her Heart - The Tom Petty Experience. [8] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Venue history

The Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center has been a venue for various genres including country, pop, rock, and jazz. The venue has hosted events from September 2026 to October 2026. [8] [2] [4] [5] [6]

References

  1. [1] Clue - Play in Grayslake - Mainstage Theatre at James ...
  2. [2] Cracker Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center ...
  3. [3] Listen to Her Heart - The Tom Petty Experience Mainstage ...
  4. [4] Cracker Tickets Grayslake - Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber ...
  5. [5] Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues Band Grayslake Tickets
  6. [6] Listen to Her Heart - The Tom Petty Experience Grayslake ...
  7. [7] Studio Theatre at James Lumber Center Tickets
  8. [8] Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center Tickets

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 (Grayslake Campus, College of Lake County).
  • Venue type: Multi-venue performing arts center with three theatres: Mainstage (590 seats, proscenium), Studio (250 seats, thrust), Harnish Experimental (125-flexible).
  • Seating charts exist for all theatres (Mainstage, Studio, Harnish) on the JLC site.
  • Parking: Free parking in Lots 4, 5, and 6; accessible parking in Lot 4/5 and Sunpivot Circle visitor area.
  • Transit: Metra serves Grayslake (MD-N Grayslake and North Central Service Washington Street/Grayslake options); Pace bus 570 connects to the campus.
  • Nearby hotels: several options within 5–15 miles including Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville and other Lake County properties (e.g., Libertyville/Gurnee area).
  • Notable events: JLC hosts diverse performances, including contemporary theatre, dance and special concerts (e.g., 1619: The Journey of a People; Clyde's, Jazz ensembles, etc.).
  • Renamed: The Performing Arts Building was renamed James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in 2003; the facility opened in 1997.
  • Status: Active venue; no evidence of demolition or renaming beyond the 2003 rename.