Book by James Lapine

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

June 18-27 2027

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.

With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

Summer Place Theatre is turning 60, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us.

Tickets on sale now under "Tickets"

Saturday, March 21st 6:00 pm and 8 pm

Center Stage Theatre Black Box

1665 Quincy Avenue, Suite 131. Naperville, IL 60540

"Just saw West Side Story with my daughter. Absolutely Amazing. This theatre group is hidden gem and that surprises me. If in doubt, buy tickets and go. I guarantee you will not be disappointed." -Neil H.

"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.