21Jul2023 Read more Newsies 7/21/2023 7:30 PM - 8/6/2023 3:00 PM "DON'T MISS THIS SHOW...Best Summer Place show ever" - Arlene H. "Positively fantastic! Everyone on the stage commanded their role. Job well done!" -Tarisse T. "A phenomenal cast. It's a must see"- Yvette H. "This is a great cast, did a fatastic job." -Connie H. "Absolutely Awesome!!! A must see performance. Singing, Dancing, the acting, the live music OOO la la" -Paula S. "It was a WOW. Amazing cast and production. Love love love it. Blown away by the talent -Lutong B. "amazing show. I can't wait to see it again and again!" -Tracy B. "Bravo! Amazing performances and wonderful opening! So many shining stars on that stage. Fabulous harmonies and dancing" -Holly L. "It was an amazing show! Such talent! Everyone we went with loved it." -Libby H. "Incredible show last night!" -Melissa C. "Spectacular" - Gloria H. "I was blown away! Incredible! So much talent! -Amy K. "The cast was fabulous, and the show probably had some of the best athletic dancing I've seen in a local production." Keith K. "What an amazing show!!! Do yourselves a favor and see Newsies!!!" -Brian L.
16Jun2023 Read more The Pajama Game 6/16/2023 7:30 PM - 6/25/2023 3:00 PM A union strike at a pajama factory generates plenty of steam heat in this toe-tapping, comedic love story.
15Jul2022 Read more The Sound of Music 7/15/2022 7:30 PM - 7/31/2022 3:00 PM EVERY SHOW A STANDING OVATION! "I've seen several versions and this is the BEST Sound of Music I've seen." The hills are alive with the sound of music! The perennial favorite Broadway Musical is now a wonderful memory! Learn more about the show, the cast, the production team, and the lovely reviews. "Katherine Damisch deftly navigates Maria's emotional journey of self discovery. She convincingly wears the many hats required. Vocally, she makes the tough role seem effortless. Matt Whalen as Captain von Trap brought a depth of emotion I had previously not seen in the role. I felt his struggle to stand true to his principles while faced with impossible choices. Sadie Wynne also deserves some special recognition for her "Climb Every Mountain." I was invested in all of her scenes. The large cast put on a memorable version of "The Sound of Music. The show contains all the fun and nostalgia required and a bit more for those looking to swim in deeper waters." We went last night and it was wonderful! The voices were superb- "Sue M." I attended last Saturday evening's performance of The Sound of Music. I truly encourage anyone who would like to see a beautiful story and hear gorgeous music to buy a ticket and go... at least once! I went twice and was so glad I did! it was a joy to watch this wonderful company of actors and to hear the beautiful voices. Now go get your tickets! It will be one of the highlights of your summer. -Betty H.
13Mar2020 Read more Broadway Backwards, A Musical Revue and Fundraiser 3/13/2020 7:30 PM - 3/14/2020 7:30 PM Our 2020 Summer Season is big, momentous, timely, and ... expensive! So we're doing a fundraiser, as only we can do. It’s an original spring musical revue, but with a twist...
19Jul2019 Read more Mamma Mia! 7/19/2019 7:30 PM - 8/3/2019 7:30 PM We thoroughly enjoyed opening night! Fun show, talented cast, cozy venue and music of ABBA...what's not to love! Don't miss this one friends! -John R. Absolutely wonderful!! We so enjoyed ourselves!! -Lisa D. The international megahit. 54 million people worldwide have laughed and danced with joy to this unforgettable jukebox musical, and now it’s coming to Naperville’s Community Theatre! The great songs of ABBA weave together a tale of love, marriage, family and finding where you belong.
27Jul2018 Read more Footloose 7/27/2018 8:30 PM - 8/5/2018 3:00 PM Teenaged Ren leaves his life in Chicago to settle in a farming town with his mom. But the new town has a strict ban on Ren’s favorite pasttime: dancing. Ren has no choice but to rebel. For a recap and photos from the show, click the Read More button.
29Jun2018 Read more Sugar 6/29/2018 8:30 PM - 7/15/2018 4:00 PM To escape gangster Spats Palazzo, Joe and Jerry hitch a ride to Florida disguised as members of a band--a female band. For a recap and photos, click the Read More button.
8Jun2018 Read more Bleacher Bums 6/8/2018 8:30 PM - 6/17/2018 4:00 PM It's root, root, root for the home team, and die-hard Chicago Cubs fans are making wagers. Unfortunately, baseball is about all they have in common. Things may get hilarious. For dates, times and other info, click the Read More button.
23Mar2018 Read more By Thy Rivers Gently Flowing 3/23/2018 8:30 PM - 3/25/2018 3:00 PM All 2018 shows have to do with Illinois since it's our 200th Birthday, and we start the season with a musical revue conceived and directed by our own Cynthia Lauren-Grant. For dates, times and other info, click the Read More button.
28Jul2017 Read more Anything Goes 7/28/2017 8:30 PM - 8/6/2017 4:00 PM July 28 - August 6 The Cole Porter classic and a favorite of musical theatre enthusiasts everywhere. Anything Goes is a love story, a crime drama, a statement about celebrity and above all one wild comedy ride! Coming to Summer Place Theatre for two weekends to cap our summer season.
7Jul2017 Read more Father of the Bride 7/7/2017 8:30 PM - 7/9/2017 4:00 PM July 7-9 This very funny comedy began as a novel by Edward Streeter and became a film starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor. Steve Martin and Diane Keaton did a reboot of the story, but we're performing the original in all its nostalgic glory to show how simple weddings once were!
16Jun2017 Read more The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 6/16/2017 8:30 PM - 6/25/2017 4:00 PM June 16-25 Award-winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee invites audience members to participate in the hallowed middle school tradition of spelling complicated words while trying to suppress thoughts of cute classmates, family drama, and self-doubt. Rated PG-13.
13Mar2009 Read more Even Stevens 3/13/2009 9:00 PM - 3/21/2009 9:00 PM This is a musical review of some of our favorite tunes from the works of Stephen Sondheim and Stephen Schwartz. Come join us as we celebrate the works of two theatrical geniuses! Schwartz music you might have heard: Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, Enchanted, and others. Sondheim music you might know: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and more.
31Jul2008 Read more Guys & Dolls 7/31/2008 8:30 PM - 8/10/2008 4:00 PM An oddball romantic musical comedy set in Damon Runyons mythical New York City where a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
11Jul2008 Read more Arsenic & Old Lace 7/11/2008 8:30 PM - 7/20/2008 4:00 PM A slapstick comedy about a drama critic who learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs, and that insanity runs in his family.
20Jun2008 Read more The Secret Garden 6/20/2008 8:30 PM - 6/29/2008 4:00 PM A touching musical tale of young Mary, orphaned in India and sent to live with an eternally grieving uncle and his crippled son in their 1906 Victorian mansion. She bravely brings new life to abhidden, neglected garden and to her new family.
12Feb1999 Read more The Rainmaker 2/12/1999 8:00 PM - 2/21/1999 2:00 PM The Rainmaker Feb. 12-14 & 19-21 A gentle comedy about a ranch family's test of love when a con man drifts into their lives promising rain, but bringing tenderness and affection in a hot, dry season.
19Jun1998 Read more Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? 6/19/1998 7:30 PM - 6/28/1998 3:00 PM
20Jun1997 Read more A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 6/20/1997 7:30 PM - 6/29/1997 3:00 PM