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The Academy’s Annual All-School Showcase

Get ready to celebrate a spectacular evening of bold creativity and next-level talent at the historic Studebaker Theatre, downtown Chicago. Our all-school showcase, ELEVATE features performances and exhibitions from our six art departments, dance, media arts, music, musical theatre, theatre, and visual arts.

ELEVATE is not just a show – it’s a celebration of creativity, courage, and community.

April 17 at 7:00pm

Select matinee performances for middle schools around the Chicago area will also take place. For information, contact Sarah Grant at sgrant@chicagoartsacademy.org

See work from Each Department

Dance

Media Arts

Music

Musical Theatre

Theatre

Visual Arts

Support The Show

text ELEVATE26 to 53-555

And support the show ASAP!

Tier 1

$50

Ticket to the Event

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Tier 2

$200

supporter
package

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**Includes ticket to pre-show reception & premium seating

Tier 3

$500

benefactor
package

**Includes ticket to pre-show reception, premium seating, & special live shout-out during show

RAFFLE PRIZE

Win a song-writing session with Academy alum, Justin Tranter

Experience an exclusive songwriting session with Academy Alum Justin Tranter (Musical Theatre ‘98) on April 18.

There is no limit to the number of raffle tickets you may purchase - the more tickets you purchase, the better odds of winning! Must be present at ELEVATE to win.

Justin Tranter has written hit songs for some of today’s biggest stars, including “Sorry” (Justin Bieber), “Believer” (Imagine Dragons), “Cake by the Ocean” (DNCE), “Good for You” (Selena Gomez), and “Good Luck, Babe!” (Chappell Roan).