2024-25 Mainstage Season
“Professional, Live Theatre for the whole family!”
The Cottage
Written by Sandy rustin
DIRECTED BY JACK HICKEY
Straight from Broadway, first time in the Chicagoland area, this recent hit directed by Jason Alexander starring Eric McCormick (Will and Grace) is a brand-new, side splitting romp. This outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire is one woman’s attempt to expose her latest affair to both her husband-and to her lover’s wife. Surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy.
September 14 - October 13, 2024
Previews: September 11 & 12, 2024 at 7:30 pmThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pmWednesdays at 1:00 pm (9/25/24, 10/9/24)
Dames at Sea
Book and Lyrics by george haimsohn
Music by jim wise
Directed by gregg dennhardt
This musical parody lovingly pays homage to the large, flashy 1930’s Busby Berkeley-style musical, a charming era in theatre history. It tells the story of a chorus girl from the Midwest who steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. Bernadette Peters, a true icon of the stage, played the role of Ruby when it debuted in 1966. She later toured the role at the Academy Playhouse in Lake Forest, IL.
November 15 - December 15, 2024
Previews: November 13 & 14, 2024 at 7:30 pmThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pmWednesdays at 1:00 pm (11/27/24, 12/11/24)
I and You
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by scott shallenbarger
This captivating play by Lauren Gunderson, acclaimed playwright of last season’s Jeff-nominated Silent Sky, unveils a universal truth that resonates with all of us, culminating in a breathtaking twist that will leave you reflecting long after the final curtain. I and You is an ode to youth, life, love and the strange beauty of human connectedness.
February 21 - March 23, 2025
Previews: February 19 & 20, 2025 at 7:30 pmThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pmWednesdays at 1:00 pm (3/5/25, 3/19/25)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin
written by paul stroili
Directed by scott westerman
A Chicago Theatre premiere! All the residents of Placid Pines Senior Care Center want is a jukebox, but that simple request leads to a side-splitting, roller-coaster journey.
April 18 - May 18, 2025
Previews: April 16 & 17, 2025 at 7:30 pmThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pmWednesdays at 1:00 pm (4/23/25, 4/30/25, 5/7/25)NEW DATES ADDED:
Wednesday, April 30 at 1:00 pmSaturday, May 17 at 2:00 pm