The Glenn Miller Orchestra live in Skokie

Experience The Glenn Miller Orchestra live on August 2nd

The Glenn Miller Orchestra will be performing at the George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center in Skokie, Illinois on August 2nd, 2026. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is renowned for its performance of swing and big band music popularized during the 1930s and 40s. Originally founded by Glenn Miller in 1938, the orchestra achieved widespread fame with hits like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Following Miller’s disappearance in 1944, the orchestra was reorganized and has continued to tour under various leaderships, maintaining a commitment to preserving Miller’s musical legacy.

The George Van Dusen Theatre resides within the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, a multi-purpose cultural facility opened in 2002. Located in Skokie, Illinois, the North Shore Center aims to provide a venue for a diverse range of performances including theatre, dance, music and comedy. The George Van Dusen Theatre itself is designed as a proscenium theatre with approximately 873 seats.