Amy Nelson Photography

07/18/2025

Photo credit Amy Nelson Photography

03/20/2025

Congratulations to production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Spelling Bee has been Jeff Recommended-a prestigious nod recognizing excellence in Chicago-area theater! Well deserved and the entire cast & crew!!! 💯🏆

03/06/2025

Some production photos of Frozen back in January. Thank you for sharing Can’t wait to see you in Spelling Bee! 🐝

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03/06/2025

A really nice feature in the The Mix, cool things to do in the week ahead. 😎 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opens at the Paramount Theatre. Thank you to West Aurora High School for being such a great host for this shoot, especially for Jonathan MClear’s assist on setting up the gym. Teamwork makes the dream work 😉

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02/27/2025

The legendary Johnny Cash would have turned 93 today.

His life and music lives on through phenomenal performances like the one by Bill Scott Sheets (pictured here), who currently plays Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre in Aurora, Illinois.

02/21/2025

🥧 What's more American than apple pie? A small-town waitress with a dream and the ingredients for success!

Experience the Chicagoland premiere of WAITRESS at Aurora's award-winning Paramount Theatre, now playing through March 30, 2025.

For tickets and more info visit https://paramountaurora.com/events/waitress/

Pair your showtime with dining, shopping, and affordable lodging options in the Aurora Area of Illinois -- visit enjoyaurora.com to discover fun things to do throughout the region.

📸 (from left) Kelly Felthous plays Dawn, Michelle Lauto is Jenna, and Teressa LaGamba plays Becky in Paramount Theatre’s Waitress. Performances are February 12-March 30, 2025. For tickets, visit paramountaurora.com or call (630) 896-6666. Advance photo by Amy Nelson Photography

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02/12/2025

Follow for all the latest drink specials & events in town at this exclusive lounge nestled in the lower level of 🍹🍸

02/12/2025

Bravo to Kara Davidson, Paramount’s New Works Director and the entire cast and crew of Blood of my Mother’s on the launch of this original play! 👏 (Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune)

02/12/2025

✨Pay What You Can Performances for Waitress are tomorrow, Thursday February 13 and Saturday, February 15. Tickets are available at the box office window on the day of the show, limit 4. Just walk up and set your price for the best seat available. 🥧

02/03/2025

01/23/2025

I just heard the news. This is how I saved your name in my phone. In the short time I, a young photographer have come to know you I was struck by your kindness and humbleness. Rest easy, my friend. 😇 Thank you for sharing your incredible ability to tell stories through photography. 📸

01/04/2025

Some of my personal favorite snaps from 2024 😊 Happy New Year, my friends. In 2025, I hope you continue or regain your childlike sense of wonder and capture the joy of new things, new places & new experiences. Godspeed ❤️