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BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE

171 Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville, IL 60540

Upcoming Shows

The Addams Family
Oct 2 – Oct 18, 2026

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Review: ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre


by Emily Werner - June 05, 2026

What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?...

Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - June 05, 2026

Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar o...

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


by Angela Lin - June 01, 2026

If you’ve ever been so invested in something — particularly sports — that it starts to dictate your mood, consume your everyday life, and affect your relationship, then you might be able to relate to Damn Yankees, now playing at the Theo’s Fred Anzevino Theatre. ...

Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Past Shows

Phantom in CONCERT
Phantom in CONCERT
Jan 9 – Jan 18, 2026

PHANTOM IN CONCERTBook by Arthur Kopit, Music and Lyrics by Maury YestonBased on Gaston Leroux’s novel THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERADirected by Jeffrey CassMusic Direction...

FUN IN THE SUN: A BROADWAY MUSICAL REVUE
Jul 9 – Sep 21, 2025

FUN IN THE SUN: A BROADWAY MUSICAL REVUE is a series of nine free, hour-long concerts featuring popular and comedic songs from beloved Broadway musicals....

DRACULA
Oct 18 – Nov 3, 2024

BrightSide Theatre presents an adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic tale Dracula, directed by Jay Fontanetta. Running from October 18 to November 3, this production tells...

Deathtrap
Deathtrap
Mar 8 – Mar 24, 2024

Holding the record for the longest running comedic thriller on Broadway, DEATHTRAP is the story of the world-famous thriller playwright Sidney Bruhl, who is suffering...

Mean Girls, Jr.
Mean Girls, Jr.
Mar 9 – Mar 17, 2024

A condensed, author-approved version of the Broadway musical based on the 2004 film. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing...

Don't Dress For Dinner
Mar 3 – Mar 13, 2022
NINE
NINE
Feb 7 – Feb 9, 2020

Based on Federico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical film 8 ½, the musical NINE is a sensual exploration of tangled relationships & romantic fantasies. The renowned Italian film...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch in Chicago Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26)
The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET in Chicago The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET
Chicago Theater Works (6/12-6/12)
The Electro Recall with Morgan Page and Slushii in Chicago The Electro Recall with Morgan Page and Slushii
BaseCamp Pub (7/11-7/11)
Behind the Curtain: Untold Stories from Canada's Team Broadway in Chicago Behind the Curtain: Untold Stories from Canada's Team Broadway
Hoover-Leppen Theatre (7/06-7/06)
Good People  By David Lindsay-Abaire in Chicago Good People By David Lindsay-Abaire
4 Chairs Theatre (7/17-8/23) PHOTOS
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in Chicago The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Cadillac Palace Theatre (10/23-11/01)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Chicago A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Marion Cultural and Civic Center (6/17-6/17)
EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase in Chicago EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase
Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07)
Lucy Dacus With The Chicago Philharmonic in Chicago Lucy Dacus With The Chicago Philharmonic
Jay Pritzker Pavilion (7/19-7/19)