Playwright Kevin Bry’s In re Reinhold Kulle is a gripping one-act play that shines a light on a hidden history at Oak Park and River Forest High School. At its center is Reinhold Kulle, the school’s longtime head custodian in the 1970s and ’80s—revealed to have served as a member of the SS and as a concentration …
Friends of the gamelan presents: Legong For its most ambitious performance yet, the Balinese Ensemble will perform 90 enchanting minutes of an array of gamelan music, finishing with a dramatic finale—a legong (“lay-gong”) storytelling dance drama. The intricate rhythms, expressive movement and dazzling costumes tell a tale of power, desire and fate. Featuring master artist I …
September 27, 7:30PMComedy MirrorA stand up comedy show where everyone can see themselves!You’ll find yourself connecting and laughing alongside this lineup of hilarious comedians as they bring their crazy life experiences to the stage. No need to go downtown when we’re bringing outstanding comedy to you, right here in Oak Park.COMEDY MIRROR is a collaboration …
Dan Ferretti, Where've You Been?Sunday, October 5 7:00Madison Street Theater is thrilled to welcome back Dan Ferretti, who captivated audiences as Bruce Bechdel in last season’s Fun Home. Dan takes center stage with his own one-man show, a personal travelogue of stories and songs - an evening sure to tickle your funny bone, tug at your heartstrings, …
Shrek KIDS Directed by Dacota Schwarte Music Direction by Emma Perisho Choreography by Akeila Sharp Performances Friday, October 10 at 7pm Saturday, October 11 at 11:30am Saturday, October 11 at 3pm Sunday, October 12 at 1pm Tickets $12 General Admission $8 Kids age 12 and Under Performed by students ages 6-10 Runtime is approximately 45 …
TICKETS HERE About the event Remember those unforgettable house parties in the '90s when the "uncle" or "aunt" you knew wasn't really family? Michelle Bell dives deep into that nostalgic era in Tales Of A Grown Girl Remastered. Since the age of 12, Michelle faced mistreatment and abandonment by those who should have cared for …
Dot & the Kangaroo JR Directed by Aidan Lenehan Music Direction by Emmi Bills Choreography by Chloe Jancosek & Mary Baca Performances Friday, October 24 at 7pm Saturday, October 25 at 3pm Saturday, October 25 at 7pm Sunday, October 26 at 1pm Tickets $14 General Admission $8 Kids age 12 and Under Performed by students …
october 25, 9:30pmrocky horror picture show sing along Join us at Madison Street Theater for our4th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along! When was the last time you saw Rocky Horror in a theater? You’ve only seen it on a small screen? YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT!? Here’s your chance to cross it off of your bucket list …
TICKETS A young working professional, Juliet, escapes to her family cabin to work through her relationship problems. Her sanctuary is quickly invaded by the presence of an unexpected guest. Just Bea is an exploration of relationships, love, loss and growing up. Performances: November 1st 7:00pm November 2nd 2:30pm TICKETS
November 7-22 Next to normal A Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that explores the highs and lows of a seemingly average suburban family grappling with mental illness, grief, and the quest for normalcy. With powerful music and an unflinching look at the complexity of love and loss, Next to Normal is a deeply moving theatrical experience …
TICKETS FOREST THEATRE COMPANY presentsELEKTRANovember 14 - 29Ezra Pound’s Elektra is a striking modernist adaptation of Sophocles’ ancient tragedy, first translated in 1949 in collaboration with Rudd Fleming. Pound’s version preserves the raw emotional power of the Greek original while infusing it with his signature precision and poetic intensity.The play tells the story of Elektra, consumed by …
Tickets Chicago's 6th Annual NF Hope ConcertA Benefit for NeurofibromatosisChicagoland’s top local talent will once again come together under one roof in the fight against Neurofibromatosis (NF) at Chicago’s 6th annual NF Hope® Concert, a benefit set to take place 3 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025. Proceeds from the event will benefit Neurofibromatosis Network, an organization …
