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SUMMER PLACE THEATRE

440 Aurora Ave
Naperville , IL 60540



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?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Past Shows

West Side Story
West Side Story
Jul 19 – Aug 4, 2024

July 19-August 4 2024Book by: Arthur LaurentsMusic by: Leonard BernsteinLyrics by: Stephen SondheimBased on a Concept of Jerome RobbinsBased on Shakespeare's Romeo and JulietOrignally Produced...

All Shook Up
All Shook Up
Jun 21 – Jun 30, 2024

June 21-30 2024Book: Joe DiPietroInspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley®It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state...

The Mighty Ted: An Unexpected Journey
The Mighty Ted: An Unexpected Journey
Aug 20 – Aug 22, 2021

Dude had a stroke...Dude wrote a MUSICAL! When a pianist, comedian, and musical theatre buff suffers a stroke, he isn't the least surprised when wise-cracking...

A Christmas Carol: A 1940's Radio Show
A Christmas Carol: A 1940's Radio Show
Jul 16 – Jul 18, 2021

Happy Holidays! Last year was so difficult for all of us. Of course, Summer came and went with no live performances, so that was bad...

Summer Lovin'
Summer Lovin'
Jun 18 – Jun 20, 2021

Welcome back to summer, and welcome back to live theatre!The Summer Place is returning to the stage after a year-long hiatus, and we have a...

Videos


South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute in Chicago Spies Of The World: A Grateful Dead Tribute
Raue Center For The Arts (6/05-6/05)
The Producers in Chicago The Producers
Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College (6/12-6/28)
Scaramouche in Chicago Scaramouche
City Lit Theater Company (5/01-6/14)
Paula Poundstone in Chicago Paula Poundstone
Raue Center For The Arts (9/12-9/12) VIDEOS
The Elephant Man in Chicago The Elephant Man
Theater Wit (6/12-6/28)
The Wizard Of Oz in Chicago The Wizard Of Oz
CIRCA 21 Dinner Playhouse (7/08-9/05)
Little Shop of Horrors in Chicago Little Shop of Horrors
The Little Theatre On The Square (6/18-6/28)
Cabaret Night in Chicago Cabaret Night
Rhapsody Theater (6/11-6/11)
CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company in Chicago CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company
Harris Theater for Music and Dance (11/08-11/08)