COMING JULY 2025

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

Directed by: Taylor Weisz

Producer and Associate Director: Mike Frale

June 20-June 29 2025

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Book and Lyrics by: Howard Ashman
Music by: Alan Menken

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

"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.

"Okay everyone… Saw opening performance last night! 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.

Showtimes:

Fridays: 7:30 pm, Saturdays: 2pm and 7:30 pm, Sundays: 2pm

Run time: Aprox. 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 20 minute intermission

Book: Joe DiPietro
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley®

June 21-30 2024

Directed by: Jorge Bermudez, Music Directed by: Ali Kordelewski, Choreographed by: Jeanne O'Connell, Sound Design by: Bill Ryden, Produced by: Julie Abud and Taylor Weisz

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic has some of the best loved songs in the world. You've sung them sometime in your life; who hasn't? Now you have a chance to sing it again at an invitation-only, red carpet gala at the Hollywood Palms.

Our own Summer Place member, Ted Waltmire, playwright, musician, and actor, will be discussing the original 1959 stage musical, “The Sound of Music," at Nichols Library on Monday, May 23, starting at 7:00pm.

A Naperville tradition! A night of fun for audiences of all ages!

For dates, times and other info, click the Read More button.

We had such a wonderful time premiering our first performance, "Songs of Hope," that we're doing it again!

The 3rd act of our 3-act season celebrating the strength of the human spirit through difficult times. Nun-in-training Maria becomes the governess for the seven von Trapp children, who refused to be brought in line until Maria worked her musical magic. Set in Nazi controlled Austria, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic contains such gems as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Every Mountain,” and “Edelweiss.”

After a week-long virtual Kids Camp and still no live theatre on the horizon, it's clear that our adult community members need some way to keep their skills polished too. That's why we've asked our Kids Camp instructors to come back and share their expertise with a grown-up audience!

See the struggles and horrors of the Holocaust through the eyes of 13-year-old Anne as she navigates the confusing world of adolescence, while hiding in a tiny room with her Jewish family in 1940s Amsterdam during World War II. Based on real diary entries from 1942 to 1945, The Diary of Anne Frank won both the Tony and the Pulitzer the year it opened.

Calling all children, teens, and young adults who are beginners to theatre! Summer Place Theatre is kicking off a virtual summer season with a Zoom kids camp, which will include a variety of engaging and informative classes led by some of the best talents in Naperville.

Due to extreme measures of precaution as we face the coronavirus, our season opener has been canceled. Read our news article for more details.