Galapagos on Broadway

 

GRCS on Broadway provides groups of scholars with exposure to diverse worldviews through fine arts performances.

Galapagos has provided scholars with opportunities to see world class performances throughtout the Rockford and Chicagoland area.  This program began in 2019 and continues strong.  During the 2024-2025 school year we provided opportunities for scholars to see over eight shows in Rockford, Chicago, Madison and even in New York City.  Visit our shop page to sign your scholar up for this amazing opportunity.

Upcoming and Past Galapagos on Broadway Shows

  • Shows for 2025-2026

    If you are interested in signing your scholar up for one of these shows, please go to our shop page. More shows for 2025-26 will be added in the next few months.

    Black Violin at The Coronado Theater in Rockford, IL. Oct. 11, 2025.

    Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Fort Lauderdale, Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B. Kev Marcus plays the violin, and Wil B. plays the viola

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    Elf the Musical at the Chicago Auditorium in Chicago, IL.  Dec 5, 2025.

     
    Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, “is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!”

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    Step Afrika!’s The Migration at the Overture Theater in Madison, WI. Feb 4. 2026.

    Watch as the energy of percussive dance, African traditions and contemporary movement collide. With powerful rhythms, storytelling and audience participation, this celebration of African culture and artistry will leave your heart pounding.

     

  • Past shows from 2024-25

    These are the shows Galapagos on Broadway went to during the 2024-25 school year (tickets are no longer available.)

    Harry Potter in Chicago, IL

    Hip Hop Nutcracker in Chicago, IL

    Cinderella in Madison, WI

    Alvin Hailey Dance Troupe in Chicago, IL

    Yamato Drummers of Japan in Rockford, IL

    Hadestown in Rockford, IL

    Hell’s Kitchen in New York City (on the real Broadway)

    Black Violin in Madison, WI

    Shear Maddness in Washington D. C.

  • Past Shows from 2023-24