What's On in Effingham

Get ready to have your socks knocked off and your heart racing with The Barricade Boys! These four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favorite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time, and The Barricade Boys create the ultimate West End party musical mashup! But it's not just about the music these four superstar performers will also share hilarious and inspiring stories from their time on stage touring the world and also in some of the biggest shows in the West End including Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more. Get ready for a night you'll never forget.

The 9th Annual Six String Summit returns to the stage and features six of the area's best guitar players backed up by the amazing Summit Band. The 2026 line-up features: Caleb Duke Erickson of Effingham (Firebox); Max Heuerman of Teutopolis (The Little Truckers); Karson Pruemer of Teutopolis (Flight 50); Mike Magoo McGohan of Geneva (Hello Dave); Marty Williamson of Shumway (Hello Dave); and Wally Hooker of Carbondale (Diamond Dog) with special guest band Hello Dave!

Experience the ultimate celebration of Meat Loaf's legendary songbook with Celebrating Meat Loaf! Featuring world-class alumni from Meat Loaf's own band, The Neverland Express, and powerhouse vocals from American Idol winner Caleb Johnson, this is the only show officially endorsed by Meat Loaf himself. Don't miss this electrifying performance that Queen's Brian May calls the closest you could possibly get!

Vitamin String Quartet, renowned for their classical crossover music, has gained global recognition, particularly after their music was featured in the popular series Bridgerton. Their latest tour features fresh arrangements of popular hits from artists like Billie Eilish and from the Bridgerton soundtrack. With over two billion streams and seven albums charting on Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts, VSQ continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Join legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster Pauly Shore for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy. Known for his iconic MTV show 'Totally Pauly,' Pauly has entertained audiences for decades with his roles in cult classics like 'Jury Duty,' 'Bio-Dome,' 'Son-in-Law,' and 'Encino Man.' Beyond comedy and acting, he's also a respected musician with his band, Pauly Shore and The Crustys, and a popular podcaster. This show is rated R due to adult content.

Come, feel the power! Fake News is a tribute to the incomparable Huey Lewis & the News that emphasizes recreating the energy of the band's live performances with the accompaniment of the Tower of Power horns. Get ready to be transported Back In Time as Fake News plays all of Huey's greatest hits the way you remember them -- all performed inside an elaborate stage production that leaves no doubt that the Heart of Rock and Roll is still beating!