Guys and Dolls is a "Lou Recommended Show"

A Lou recommendation is given to a production when, after the opening night of its run, at least one element of the show was deemed excellent by an opening night judge. By receiving a recommendation, participating theatres are one step closer to receiving a nomination, which will be announced sometime in September 2025.

The Lou Awards, Inc.

Recognizing, promoting and celebrating excellence in community
theatre in the North and Northwest counties of Illinois. 

We were absolutely blown away by the talent in Guys and Dolls. The voices, of all the main characters, were superb!

It was probably the best program we have seen at Summer Place....Absolutely outstanding! -Linda W. 

"It was a great opening night! Can't wait to see it again! - Gina N.

"A Solid Opening Night Performance" -Ted W.

"Fabulous production! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and it looked like the cast did also....such verve and energy!" Nellie L.

"Once the curtain went up, I was treated to a delightful production that shows just how much talent exits in our local theatre community....
Celebrating 60 years as Naperville's Community Theatre, Summer Place Theatre brought this beloved classic to life wit ha cast full of talent and energy...
this cast was terrific from top to bottom...if you enjoy community theatre, they are definitely a company worth checking out" -Theatrefanchicago

"I was honored to attend such a wonderful performance. The story was amazing and the cast did an outstanding job. If you have not seen Guys and Dolls, I encourage you
to attend..." -Councilman Benny White

"I enjoyed the show immensely." -Kelly B.

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway.Book by Abe Burrows Jo Swerling
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters by Damon Runyon

Director/Choreographer Julia Cooke
Music Director: Ali Kordelewski
Producer: Matt Whalen
Production Manager: Adam Milne
Stage Manager: Madalyn Quitter
Assistant Stage Manager: Bre Sakalis
Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter: Ian Blinstrup
Sound Designer: Lexi Grueneberg
Lighting Designer: Brighton Liesen
Costume and Prop Designer: Jake Ganzer

Legally Blonde is a Lou Recommended Show

Lou Award Nomminations: Gillian O'Donnell as Elle Woods (Best Performer in a Leading Female Role - Musical), Madeline Shelton (Best Choreography)

A Lou recommendation is given to a production when, after the opening night of its run, at least one element of the show was deemed excellent by an opening night judge. By receiving a recommendation, participating theatres are one step closer to receiving a nomination, which will be announced sometime in September 2025.

The Lou Awards, Inc.

Recognizing, promoting and celebrating excellence in community
theatre in the North and Northwest counties of Illinois. 

"our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was the first time we had come to one of your productions....We were overwhelmed at the talent displayed on stage, particularly the choreography. My particular favorite was the exercise routine, the lead had such a difficult role and she performed it beautifully - whipping the "whip" while dancing and singing." -Nellie L.

Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.

July 25-August 3 2025

Book by: Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by: Laurence O'Keefe, Nell Benjamin

Director: Taylor Weisz
Producer/Associate Director: Mike Frale
Music Director: Sean McIntire
Choreographer: Maddie Shelton
Production Manager: Adam Milne
Scenic Designer: Barry Norton
Sound Designer: Jeremy Lyon

Costume Designer: Alyson Meyers
Properties Designer: Mike Frale, Taylor Weisz

Little Shop of Horrors was a Lou Winning Show!

Lou Award Wins- Ken Kaden as Mr. Mushnik 

Lou Award Nomminations: Best Musical, Best Performer in a Leading Male Role - Musical (Nicholas Miesuk as Seymour), Best Performer in a Supporting Male Role - Musical (Ken Kaden as Mr. Mushnik) Best Performer in a Female Supporting Role -  Musical (Anaya Evans as Crystal)

A Lou recommendation is given to a production when, after the opening night of its run, at least one element of the show was deemed excellent by an opening night judge. By receiving a recommendation, participating theatres are one step closer to receiving a nomination, which will be announced sometime in September 2025.

The Lou Awards, Inc.

Recognizing, promoting and celebrating excellence in community
theatre in the North and Northwest counties of Illinois. 

Audience Reactions:

"Awesome show. Saw it last week and my family is still talking about. Congrats and well done to all that were involved!!" -Gina M.

"Well deserved standing ovation! It was so so good!" - Joseph A. 

"What an extraordinary group of ridiculously talented performers! Wow! Was seriously blown away each show! BRAVO!" -Melissa M. 

"Great show!" -Vicki D. 

"Amazing cast and production! I'm so glad we saw it. You should be very proud." -Christine Lynne

"Loved this show! It was so good, the actors are so talented. We all enjoyed it from begining to end. Good job and thank you so much"- Erika R.

"We loved, loved, loved - "Little Shop of Horrors"! My friends and I are patrons of Summer P!ace Theatre and look forward to their annual productions." - Linda L.

"Absolutely fabulous show! We loved it!!"-Megan K.

"Absolutely fantastic!!!"-Eileen L.