Outstanding theater in the Western Suburbs of Chicago
Murder On The Orient Express
May 30 - June 9, 2024
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Agatha Christie’s greatest detective’s most thrilling case! A tycoon is murdered on the world’s most luxurious train. Isolated with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on Hercule Poirot to find the murderer before they strike again!
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September 5 - 15, 2024
Mainstage 1
Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery is the world’s most successful and longest-running play! Strangers with a killer in their midst reveal their sordid pasts while snowed in at a guesthouse. Millions of playgoers have kept the secret of The Mousetrap’s fabulous twist ending.
October 17 - 27, 2024
Mainstage 2
The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant musical stage creation! With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
February 13 - 23, 2025
Mainstage 3
Based on the terrifying novel by Stephen King which became the hit film. A successful romance novelist is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan.” After waking up captive in her secluded home, he is forced to write a new novel as if his life depended on it, and it does.
May 29 - June 8, 2025
Mainstage 4
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
September 26 – October 6, 2024
Forum 1
This poignant Broadway hit, about the extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life, explores the highlights and heartbreaks of 100 years in just 90 minutes. “For my money, Birthday Candles is precisely why people go to the theater.” – Chicago Tribune
January 23 – February 2nd, 2025
Forum 2
From the writer of Moonstruck, Outside Mullingar is a compassionate, delightful work about how it’s never too late to take a chance on love. Anthony and Rosemary’s romantic journey is heartbreaking, funny, and ultimately deeply moving.
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APRIL 19 -28, 2024
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way
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For over two decades, "Gone 2 Paradise" has reigned as the Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, captivating audiences nationwide from the heart of Chicago. Featured on WGN and NBC TV, this premier tribute act transports fans to a Margaritaville state of mind with their authentic renditions of Jimmy Buffett's greatest hits. From iconic venues like Navy Pier to headlining state fairs across the USA, Gone 2 Paradise is synonymous with the ultimate Jimmy Buffett experience. Distinguished by their ability to recreate the vibrant atmosphere of a live Buffett concert, the band's high-energy performances, beachy vibes, and attention to detail make them the go-to choice for Parrotheads everywhere. Join them on a musical adventure for an evening of pure tropical bliss, embodying the laid-back spirit and endless summer vibes of Jimmy Buffett's iconic sound.
Friday, May 10th, 2024 7:30pm
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