19Jul2024 Read more West Side Story 7/19/2024 7:30 PM - 8/4/2024 5:00 PM July 19-August 4 2024 Show times: Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 pm Sundays: 2pm. The show runs 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission Our shows are in the auditorium at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. The auditorium is on the west side of campus, bordered by Aurora Avenue, West Street, and Hillside Road. Our banner is over the door. Door 24. The doors are numbered. ONLY door 24 is available for entering the theatre. Book by: Arthur Laurents Music by: Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim Based on a Concept of Jerome Robbins Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Orignally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens Directed and Scenic Designed by: Mike Frale, Music Directed by: Kitty Karn, Choreographed by: Maddie Shelton, Fight Choreography by: Andrew Trygstad, Stage Manager: Bre Sakalis, Sound Design: Bill Ryden, Produced by: Nicole Grueneberg and Matt Whalen
21Jun2024 Read more All Shook Up 6/21/2024 7:30 PM - 6/30/2024 5:00 PM “We saw it Saturday afternoon and it was FANTASTIC! Super talented Cast and Orchestra!!” - Guy G. “This theatre group is fantastic....The talent was superb....I recommend this funny, sweet, and creative play to everyone.” - Kathe L. “Such a fun afternoon of theatre! So many talented voices.” - Christina P. “Everyone make sure you get out and see this fantastic show! Great CAST! Great crew! Great orchestra! Great music and storyline! Be sure not to miss it!” - Laura M. “I saw this today and it was excellent. The talent was amazing.” - Jennie G. “We super enjoyed this cute production! Everyone did a fantastic job! Great performance by all! THANK YOU!” - Te S. “It was Absolutely Wonderful!!! Such great talent…..the voices were stellar! Every single character was perfectly cast….BRAVO.” - Laurie E. “Our first time to see a Summer Place Theatre show last night. It was EXCELLENT! Thanks for such a fun evening out - with excellent local talent! We are so fortunate to have access to this high level of talent from our area. We will definitely be back.” - Joan D. “WHAT A FUN SHOW!!! It’s a must-see whether you know someone in the cast/crew or not! Very affordable, plenty of available performances (right now), very entertaining! Get a ticket or two now.” - Anna A.
1Aug2014 Read more How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 8/1/2014 7:30 PM - 8/10/2014 6:00 PM How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying By: Frank Loesser (composer, lyricist), Abe Burrows (Author), Jack Weinstock (author), Willie Gilbert (author) August 1-10 2014
11Jul2014 Read more 9 to 5 7/11/2014 8:00 PM - 7/20/2014 7:00 PM July 11-20 2014 By: Dolly Parton (Composer, Lyricist), Patricia Resnick (Author) An adaptation of the film by Colin Higgings (Screenplay), Patricia Resnick (Screenplay)
28Jun2014 Read more Legally Blonde 6/28/2014 7:00 PM - 7/14/2014 5:00 AM By: Heather Hach (author), Laurence O’Keefe (composer, lyricist), Nell Benjamin (composer, lyricist) June 28-July 14, 2014
13Jun2014 Read more The Desk Set 6/13/2014 8:00 PM - 6/22/2014 8:00 PM The Desk Set By: William Marchant June 13-22, 2014
15Jul2013 Read more Oklahoma! 7/15/2013 8:00 PM - 8/1/2013 5:00 PM Oklahoma By: Richard Rodgers (Composer), Oscar Hammerstein II (Lyricist, Author)
7Jul2013 Read more The Man Who Came to Dinner 7/7/2013 8:00 PM - 7/16/2013 8:30 PM The Man Who Came to Dinner By: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart July 7-16 2013
27Jul2012 Read more Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7/27/2012 8:00 PM - 8/5/2012 3:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat By: Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer), Tim Rice (author, lyricist) July 27-August 5 2012
14Jun2012 Read more You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 6/14/2012 7:00 PM - 6/24/2012 5:00 PM You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown By: Clark Gesner (Author, lyricist, composer) June 15-24 2012
17Jul2011 Read more The Good Doctor 7/17/2011 8:00 PM - 7/26/2011 5:00 PM The Good Doctor By Neil Simon June 17-26 2011
8Jul2011 Read more Grease 7/8/2011 8:00 PM - 7/24/2011 5:30 PM Grease By: Jim Jacobs (author, composer, lyricist) and Warren Casey (author, composer, lyricist) July 8-24 2011
5Feb2011 Read more Gypsy 2/5/2011 8:00 PM - 2/13/2011 5:00 PM Gypsy By: Arthur Laurents (Author), Jule Style (Composer), Stephen Sondheim (Lyricist) February 5-13 2011
6Aug2010 Read more Sweet Charity 8/6/2010 8:00 PM - 8/15/2010 10:30 PM Sweet Charity By: Neil Simon (author), Cy Coleman (composer), Dorothy Fields (lyricist) August 6-15 2010
18Jun2010 Read more Cyrano de Bergerac 6/18/2010 8:00 PM - 6/27/2010 5:00 PM Cyrano de Bergerac By: Edmond Rostand June 18-27 2010
16Jun2010 Read more Lend Me a Tenor 6/16/2010 8:00 PM - 6/26/2010 6:00 PM Lend Me a Tenor By: Ken Ludwig July 16-26 2010
31Jul2009 Read more Kiss Me Kate 7/31/2009 8:00 PM - 8/8/2009 4:00 PM Kiss Me Kate By: Cole Porter (composer, lyricist), Sam Spewack (author), Bella Spewack (author) July 31-August 8 2009
10Jul2009 Read more Godspell 7/10/2009 8:00 PM - 7/18/2009 5:00 PM Godspell By: Stephen Schwartz (lyricist, composer) John-Michael Tebelak (author, conceived by) July 10-18 2009
19Jun2009 Read more Don't Dress For Dinner 6/19/2009 8:00 PM - 6/28/2009 5:00 PM Don’t Dress For Dinner By: Marc Camoletti (author) June 19-28 2009
1Apr2006 Read more Special 40th Anniversary Benefit "This is the Moment" 4/1/2006 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Summer Place Theatre Premier Community Theatre in Naperville, IL Special 40th Anniversary Benefit "This is the Moment" April 1, 2006
14Feb1997 Read more The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail 2/14/1997 8:00 PM - 2/23/1997 8:30 PM The most famous act of civil disobedience in American History A play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
2Aug1996 Read more Tartuffe 8/2/1996 7:00 PM - 8/11/1996 5:00 PM Tartuffe by Molière (author) August 2-11 1996
12Jul1996 Read more Annie Get Your Gun 7/12/1996 8:00 PM - 7/28/1996 5:00 PM Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin (composer, lyricist), Herbert Fields (author), Dorothy Fields (author) Naperville Central High School July 12 – 28, 1996
21Jun1996 Read more Man of LaMancha 6/21/1996 8:00 PM - 6/30/1996 5:30 PM Written by: Dale Wasserman Music by: Mitch Leigh Lyrics by: Joe Darion
9Feb1996 Read more The Diary of Anne Frank 2/9/1996 8:00 PM - 2/25/1996 8:00 PM The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich (author), Albert Hackett (author) an adaptation of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (author) Naperville Central High School February 9 – 25, 1996
21Jul1995 Read more Guys and Dolls 7/21/1995 8:00 PM - 8/6/1995 6:00 PM Guys and Dolls by Frank Loesser (composer, lyricist), Jo Swerling (author), Abe Burrows (author) Naperville Central High School July 21 – August 6, 1995
7Jul1995 Read more Dracula 7/7/1995 8:00 PM - 7/16/1995 5:00 PM Dracula by Hamilton Deane (adaptation), John Balderston (adaptation) an adaptation of the book by Bram Stoker (author) Naperville Central High School Naperville, IL Jul 7 – 16, 1995
16Jun1995 Read more Little Shop of Horrors 6/16/1995 7:00 PM - 6/25/1995 5:00 PM Little Shop of Horrors Book and Lyrics by: Howard Ashman Music by: Alan Menkin Naperville Central College June 16-25 1995
22Jul1994 Read more The Music Man 7/22/1994 7:00 PM - 8/7/1994 5:00 PM by Meredith Willson (author, composer, lyricist) Naperville Central High School Naperville, IL Jul 22 – Aug 7, 1994
8Jul1994 Read more The Nerd 7/8/1994 8:00 PM - 7/17/1994 5:00 PM The Nerd By: Larry Shue Naperville Central High School July 8-17 1994
10Jun1994 Read more Jesus Christ Superstar 6/10/1994 7:00 PM - 6/19/1994 6:00 PM Jesus Christ Superstar By: Tim Rice (Lyricist, Author) Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer) Naperville Central High School June 10-19 1994
4Feb1994 Read more Heidi 2/4/1994 7:00 PM - 2/20/1994 3:00 AM Heidi Book by: William Friedberg & Neil Simon Lyrics by: Carolyn Leigh Music by: Clay Warnick
23Jul1993 Read more West Side Story 7/23/1993 8:00 PM - 8/8/1993 6:00 PM West Side Story By: Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, based on a concept by: Jerome Robbins July 23-August 8
8Jul1993 Read more Look Homeward Angel 7/8/1993 7:00 PM - 7/18/1993 8:00 PM Look Homeward Angel By: Kitty Frings July 8-18 1993 Naperville Central High School
11Jun1993 Read more Noises Off 6/11/1993 8:00 PM - 6/27/1993 3:00 PM Noises Off by Michael Frayn (author) Naperville Central High School Jun 11 – 27, 1993
9Apr1993 Read more Peter Pan 4/9/1993 7:00 PM - 4/18/1993 4:00 PM Peter Pan Peter Pan - The Musical by Mark Charlap (composer), Carolyn Leigh (lyricist), Jule Styne (additional music), Betty Comden (additional lyrics), Adolph Green (additional lyrics) an adaptation of Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie (author)
24Jul1992 Read more Big River 7/24/1992 8:00 PM - 8/2/1992 4:30 PM Music and Lyrics by: Roger Miller Book by: William Hauptman (adapted from the novel by Mark Twain)
2Aug1990 Read more Kismet 8/2/1990 8:00 PM - 8/12/1990 2:00 PM Music and Lyrics by: Robert Wright and George Forrest (from themes of A. Borodin) Book by: Charles Lederer and Luther Davis (Based on the play by Edward Knoblock)
5Jul1990 Read more Born Yesterday 7/5/1990 8:00 PM - 7/15/1990 5:00 PM Born Yesterday A Comedy in Three Acts By: Garson Kanin Donald R. Jamison Pavillion July 5-15 1990
8Jun1990 Read more Side by Side by Sondheim 6/8/1990 7:00 PM - 6/17/1990 2:00 PM Side by Side by Sondheim A Musical Entertainment Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 1990 Donald Jr. Jamison Pavillion
10Jul1987 Read more A Little Night Music 7/10/1987 7:00 PM - 7/26/1987 11:00 PM Music by: Stephen Sondheim Book by: Hugh Wheeler Suggested by a film by Ingmar Bergman Originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
9Jul1985 Read more The Fantasticks 7/9/1985 7:00 PM - 7/14/1985 8:00 PM Music: Harvey Schmidt Words: Tom Jones
9Jul1985 Read more The Fantasticks 7/9/1985 7:00 PM - 7/14/1985 10:00 PM Music by: Harvey Schmidt Words by: Tom Jones
7Jun1985 Read more Same Time Next Year 6/7/1985 7:00 PM - 6/16/1985 4:00 PM Same Time Next Year By Bernard Slade
27Jul1984 Read more The Pajama Game 7/27/1984 7:00 PM - 8/10/1984 10:30 PM A Musical Comedy (Based on the novel 7 1/2 Cents" by Richard Bissell) Music and Lyrics by: Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Book by: George Abbott and Richard Bissell
5Aug1983 Read more Picnic 8/5/1983 7:00 PM - 8/14/1983 10:30 PM By: William Inge SETTING The action takes place in a small Kansas town in the yard shared by Flo Owens and Helen Potts
17Jun1983 Read more The Good Doctor 6/17/1983 7:00 PM - 6/25/1983 8:00 PM A New Comedy with Music By Neil Simon
6Aug1982 Read more Dracula 8/6/1982 7:00 PM - 8/15/1982 10:30 PM freely adapted by Crane Johnson from the novel by Bram Stoker
10Jul1981 Read more The Most Happy Fella 7/10/1981 7:00 PM - 7/19/1981 5:00 PM The Most Happy Fella Based on Sidney Howard's "They Knew What They Wanted" Book, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
7Aug1979 Read more Guys and Dolls 8/7/1979 7:00 PM - 8/12/1979 7:00 PM Guys and Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on the Story and Characters of Damon Runyan Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
5Jul1979 Read more A Streetcar Named Desire 7/5/1979 7:00 PM - 7/15/1979 5:00 PM A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams (author) North Central College Naperville, IL July 5-15 1979
6Aug1978 Read more The Sound of Music 8/6/1978 8:00 PM - 8/13/1978 6:00 PM Music by: Richard Rodgers Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II Book by: Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by: Maria Augusta Trapp
7Jul1976 Read more Oklahoma 7/7/1976 8:00 PM - 7/20/1976 6:30 PM A Musical based on the play "Green Grow the Lillacs" by Lynn Riggs As originally produced by The Theatre Guild Music by: Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II
1Jul1975 Read more Kiss Me, Kate 7/1/1975 7:00 PM - 7/20/1975 10:30 PM by Cole Porter (composer, lyricist), Sam Spewack (author), Bella Spewack (author)
10Jul1974 Read more Show Boat 7/10/1974 7:00 PM - 7/20/1974 9:30 PM Music by Jerome Kern Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
1Jul1974 Read more Enter Laughing 7/1/1974 8:00 PM - 7/2/1974 10:00 PM Enter Laughing by Joseph Stein (author) based on the book by Carl Reiner (author)
4Aug1973 Read more The Solid Gold Cadillac 8/4/1973 8:00 PM - 8/6/1973 11:00 PM A comedy in Two Acts by Howard Teichmann and George S. Kaufman
4Aug1973 Read more Crossroads 8/4/1973 6:30 PM - 8/7/1973 5:00 PM by Brian Way Presented August 4,5,6 1973
9Jul1973 Read more Last of the Red Hot Lovers 7/9/1973 8:00 PM - 7/13/1973 6:00 PM an adult comedy in three acts by: Neil Simon
1Jul1973 Read more My Fair Lady 7/1/1973 7:00 PM - 7/10/1973 6:00 PM by Alan Jay Lerner (author, lyricist), Frederick Loewe (composer)
7Jul1971 Read more The Miracle Worker 7/7/1971 8:00 PM - 7/18/1971 3:00 PM The Miracle Worker A Play in Three Acts By: William Gibson 1971
1Jul1970 Read more The Happiest Millionaire 7/1/1970 8:00 PM - 7/7/1970 9:00 PM by Kyle Crichton (author)
10Jul1969 Read more "Barefoot in the Park" 7/10/1969 2:00 AM - 7/20/1969 2:00 AM Summer Place Players Open With Funny Opus By Robert Barclay Beacon-News Staff Writer
10Jul1969 Read more "Barefoot in the Park" 7/10/1969 2:00 AM - 7/20/1969 3:00 AM Summer Place Players Open With Funny Opus By Robert Barclay Beacon-News Staff Writer
16Aug1968 Read more Lincoln's Years in New Salem Will Be Portrayed On Stage 8/16/1968 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM The Naperville Sun Thursday, August 15, 1968
8Aug1968 Read more My Three Angels 8/8/1968 7:00 PM - 8/18/1968 7:00 PM by Sam Spewack and Bella Spewack
15Jul1967 Read more The Importance of Being Earnest 7/15/1967 6:00 PM - 7/18/1967 7:30 PM a trivial comedy for serious people by: Oscar Wilde Directed by: Donald Jamison