AROUND TOWN - THEATERS

UNIVERSITY PARK

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University

1 University Pkwy., University Park
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is celebrating more than 10 years of enhancing the cultural landscape of the Chicago Southland. The Center's feature presentations have included Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, Lily Tomlin, Penn & Teller, Jungle Jack Hanna and the National Broadway Touring productions of CATS, Miss Saigon and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Join us for great shows close to home, free parking and an unforgettable experience!
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TINLEY PARK

First Midwest Bank Amphitheater

19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park
An outdoor music venue that opened in 1990. It is one of the largest music venues in the Chicago area with capacities of up to 28,000 spectators.

JOLIET

Rialto Square Theatre

102 N. Chicago St., Joliet
A former vaudeville house/movie palace built in the flamboyant Beaux Arts style in 1926, this pride of Joliet was renovated between 1979 and 1981.


Moser Performing Arts Center at the University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox St., Joliet
The five-year-old arts center boasts a 230-seat auditorium with fine acoustics. It plays host to award-winning classical musicians, chorales and chamber orchestras in a number of different musical series each year.

MUNSTER

Theatre at the Center

1040 Ridge Rd., Munster
A 450-seat theater for performances. Can accommodate over 400 guests for sit-down banquet.

PARK FOREST

Nathan Manilow Theatre, Freedom Hall

410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest
Presenting something for all age groups and all tastes, the Nathan Manilow Theatre offers a variety of productions for a diverse audience.


Illinois Theatre Center

371 Artists Walk, Park Forest
Formerly located nearby in the basement of the local public library, the well-established Illinois Theatre Center moved uptown in 1999.

Oakbrook

Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace

100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook.  Enjoy live theater close to home! There is something for everyone.  Dinner packages available.  Discounts for students & seniors. www.drurylaneoakbrook.com

Palos Park

Little Theater of Palos South Middle School

131st Street and 82nd Ave., Palos Park.  Hosts various plays throughout the year.  Call 708.787.2010 for information.

Frankfort

Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center

19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort.  www.lw210.org.  Fine Arts.