You oughta know that the emotional whirlwind of “Jagged Little Pill” is about to take the stage! The College of Lake County (CLC) theatre department proudly presents its upcoming production of the acclaimed musical, running on select dates July 17-26 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss this powerful and thought-provoking theatrical experience.
The Healys appear to be a picture-perfect suburban family, but looks can be deceiving. When the cracks beneath the surface begin to show, they must choose between maintaining the status quo or facing harsh truths about themselves, their community and the world around them.
Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s electrifying album Jagged Little Pill, this Tony and Grammy Award-winning new musical about a perfectly imperfect American family is brimming with joy, strength, love, courage and life. With a score that features unforgettable hits like “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic,” Jagged Little Pill dives deep into the complexities of modern life, tackling themes of mental health, identity and resilience.
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“Jagged Little Pill matters right now because it puts real, raw, human struggles—mental health, identity, addiction and consent—right out in the open,” said Jagged Little Pill Director Scott Metzger. “It reminds us that we all can carry a heavy weight beneath the surface and empathy matters.”
This production is recommended for mature audiences. It contains mature themes including substance abuse, sexual assault, strong language and mental health challenges.
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Performance Schedule:
- 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 – buy one ticket, get one free night!
- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18
- 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19
- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 – buy one ticket, get one free night!
- 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24
- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25
- 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26
Ticket Information: Tickets are $16.30 for the general public and $11 for CLC students, children, teenagers and seniors. Tickets are buy one, get one on July 17 and 23. Tickets can be purchased online at jlcenter.clcIllinois.edu, in person at the JLC Box Office, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, Illinois, 60030, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling (847) 543-2300.
About College of Lake County
College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college providing northeastern Illinois with equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment and workforce partnerships. It is designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2023, CLC was named a Leader College by the nationally recognized Achieving the Dream organization. Each person affiliated with the college is committed to ensuring access, belonging and success for all CLC students. The college offers more than 170 degree and career certificate programs. Affordable in-person and online college credit and non-credit classes help students achieve academic, career and personal goals. CLC has three campuses located in Grayslake, Vernon Hills and Waukegan. The Advanced Technology Center opened in Gurnee in 2022, and Prairie Restaurant at Brae Loch opened in Grayslake in 2023. Learn more at www.clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2000.
