These Days

What Makes a Good Life?

✨ Experience the Premiere of These Days – A New Musical at The Bit Theater! ✨

Discover the heart, humor, and harmony of These Days, an original two-act musical making its debut at The Bit Theater in Aurora, Illinois. Perfect for lovers of new musicals, thought-provoking storytelling, and unforgettable music, this inspiring production takes you on a moving journey of self-discovery.

Emerson’s life is at a crossroads: should she pursue her dream symphony position in Boston, or stay in the tight-knit Montana agricultural community she calls home? These Days explores the push and pull between ambition and belonging, passion and practicality, “what could be” and “what has been.” Through soaring music, heartfelt performances, and an emotional narrative, the show ultimately answers the question: What makes a good life?

Audiences will leave with a renewed sense of hope and optimism—plus melodies they’ll be humming long after the final bow.