BYOB Theatre! ...in…read morecase you missed that... BYOB THEATRE! There is a liquor store across the street with a lovely selection of beers. Go there, come here. Theatre lovers, read on: I am blessed with many talented friends. Last night I went to see one of them in a play at this theatre. The theatre itself is smaller - lending itself more to independent productions. Stadium seating alleviates the concern of who sits in front of you. Seats are wide and comfy and there is plenty of legroom. My only small gripe would be the bathroom situation. As a BYOB establishment (beer makes some urges more... urgent...), the bathrooms really aren't up to par. There is one on the main floor, but it is behind the set itself, so you basically have to walk through the side of the scene. This will likely have you crossing your legs until intermission. However, the main bathroom is a one-stall unisex set up, so you will be waiting in line with half of the audience.

Stage Left Theatre is a grassroots theater that brings a lot of political, thought provoking plays…read more My younger cousins visiting from VA and I went to see Skin in Flames, and it was very intense, graphic play. The set was simple, just a scene of a hotel room, but the acting and story line made up for it. There was a disclaimer on sexual situations/scenes, but damn I wasn't expecting it to be that graphic! The actors were exposing their nether regions and simulating fellatio. I think my aunt would never trust me to take care of my cousin if she found out. So there was a bit of shock value to it, but it was a whole new experience for me. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Stage Left and will be heading back again sometime. Also another tip, you can get great discounts on dining before or after the show with your ticket stub at several restaurants in the area. I believe with Sheffield's restaurant, the offer is buy one entree get one free.

What a gem! I pass the Oil Lamp Theater all the time, but never went. Purchased tickets for The…read moreOutsider during Chicago Theater Week and so glad I did! We are excited to attend more shows. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a hostess. There's a full service bar and various seating spots you can enjoy before and after the show and during intermission. The theater is cozy with 60 seats. They are moving across the street to a larger space, former Country Cobbler. Fun fact, I used to get my shoes there when I was a child. They are currently fundraising for the transformation. Check out their website to learn more. The Outsider was hilarious. The actors really brought this play to life. During this divisive political climate we are currently in, it was a refreshing perspective of politics and government. Everyone laughed throughout the entire show. I highly recommend checking The Outsiders out!!

I have never been to the Oil Lamp Theater before, but my parents treated the entire family to a…read moreshowing of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play to cross it off of my bucket list. The parking was a little crowded for a Sunday night so my father dropped us off at the door and parked the car while we ventured inside. We got the warmest greeting from the person behind the desk who gave us instructions on how we could write our own shout outs to be read by the cast. (Probably more relevant to the patrons of the theater than the building itself, but they were a range of hilarious, heartwarming, and professionally personal!) There were free cookies available as well as a full bar menu. I don't drink so I always scope out the non-alcoholic options and I could have gotten a can of Diet Coke for $2--not bad! I did see that they did offer a curated drink that matched the show as well. I appreciate when small details like that are accounted for! I personally did not use the bathroom, but multiple members of our party did and I did not hear any complaints. The theater itself was very small, but it made sense for the show that we were attending? I am deathly curious (Pun not intended) to see how they will pull off Dial M for Murder in that space. I saw it in Oakbrook on a sprawling stage so my brain couldn't fathom how that would work. Anyhoo! Back to what I actually DID see. Again, the set worked for the show that we did see. It had a cool foley studio like I imagine radio stations did back in the day. My favorite contraption was the one that spun with a handle to sound like wind! So cool! The seats were black, plastic, chairs which I did not mind because I have proper posture. I didn't feel uncomfortable at any point during the 2 hour show. My grandma is shorty and had a hard time seeing at times, but luckily a radio play is more about what you hear over what you see. For your reference when picking seats, the the first row of every pair is the front row of another level. So Row A and Row B share a platform if that makes sense. Overall, I had a wonderful time (Again, pun not intended) and I signed up for the mailing list in the hopes that I can support again soon!

My youtube obsessed daughter somehow discovered City Kid Theatre's "make your own youtube video"…read moreclass. I looked into it and noticed she was a few years too young (starts at 9 years old), but instead sold her on a "make your own music video" party here instead. After chatting with Kerry on the phone I booked it, but when I brought my daughter to check it out she was beyond excited about this magical little theatre. There's not much to the place besides a stage and a small room next to it (which they use as the party room), but it's so incredibly charming. Kerry showed my daughter videos of parties they've done in the past and their costume closet....and she started counting down the days til her party. The party arrived and it didn't disappoint. The party planner in me can't help, but go all out when it comes to my kids birthday parties so we've had some amazing ones thru the years, but this one may have just been my favorite. The girls danced, sang (karaoke style), played freeze dance, ate and celebrated my daughter's bday. While all the girls had a great time, I think Kerry did a really great job of making the birthday party girl feel so special. I've never seen her smile so big especially when they put her in a large birthday cake costume. Because apparently the only thing better than eating birthday cake is wearing it. Since we were making a music video to "Shake it Off" (my daughter's pick) I hired Taylor Swift to stop by the party with the help of Melissa's Royal Princesses. The party would have been amazing without Taylor, but think she was the icing on the cake that make it extra special for a bunch of starstruck 2nd grade girls. A week later we received our video, which you can view below. It's an amazing keepsake that I know my daughter & her friends will treasure for a long time. The lighting itself could have been better on the video, but everything else was the perfect way to celebrate turning 8. I highly recommend for a bday party (good space for up to 20ish kids) and I look forward to checking out their other theatre programs in the future. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQQXXFACQYc&feature=youtu.be

Kerry is great with kids and it shows after each round of classes! Had my daughters birthday party…read morehere and it was a blast!

Great theater in the heart of downtown Wilmette. They have a wide variety of movies in the main…read moretheater and a range of live music, comedy and other events in the secondary theater. All your standard movie treats are available along with alcoholic drinks. The staff of super friendly and the seats in the main theater have been renovated recently and they are extremely comfortable. Next time you're in Wilmette, make a day out of it with dinner and a show!

Such a great little theater! Great staff and great concessions. What a nice place to bring kids…read moreon a Sunday afternoon.

It's pretty scare especially the cage and clown room. I loved it and the workers are incredible…read more would go back 10/10

Took the kiddos here for the family fun Halloween event. Paid $10 at the door and that included a…read morepetting zoo, a bounce house, various "carnival kid games", face painting, a balloon artist and the no scare haunted house with trick or treating. All this took place in the church gymnasium and the haunted house was in the church's basement. The latter was a bit of an oxymoron for me but to each his own. The kiddie games were okay, but seemed like it was catered for younger kids 6 and under. The face painting and the balloon artists were pretty dope. We got there close to when the event opened, so the lines were really short and we were able to take advantage of all the activities. The petting zoo was impressive also. They had a couple goats, some potbellied pigs, a GIANT rabbit (trust me that thing was HUGE!) and some normal rabbits, and a couple chickens. It was enough to entertain this animal lover. The animals were all very cute and friendly. For $1 your kids can also decorate a cupcake. And if you are lucky, you can catch Elmo and take a pic with him. The haunted house was definitely worth the $10. Loved how it was very kid friendly. They really put lots of effort into decorating that thing and i can see how it would freak most adults out during the normal scare hours. For the kids, you just walked through the whole thing and at every station, there was someone in costume with candy for the trick or treaters. No one would jump out cuz that would cause a lot of crying kids. It was pretty long too, so definitely worth it!

The company's performance at Dance For Life (Aug. 2018) was stunning. There is no better jazz…read moredance company than GDC. I also just had the pleasure of being one of the contestants in Giordano's Dancing with the Stars on Oct. 4th. What an amazing experience! My dance partner, Jacob Frazier, choreographed two beautiful, fun dances for us to perform. All the dancers and Stars were so incredibly supportive to each other. Nan Giordano and all of the dancers were so personable, patient, supportive and fun. I look forward to their Fall Series performance at the Harris Theater!!

I saw them perform at Passion and Ice at the Harris Theater in October 2011. Excellent! Fast…read morepaced and well done. Great score of music to feast upon.

Ravinia Music Festival is nothing short of world-class--a place where stunning music meets…read morebeautiful park space in perfect harmony. I saw The Black Crowes and The Band Feel on June 18, 2025, and it became one of the most special concerts of my life (and I attend about 10 shows a year). The Black Crowes are my all-time favorite band, and after meeting The Band Feel last year, learning they were influenced by The Black Crowes only made this show more surreal. Despite a torrential downpour all day and into the show hours, the show went on, and I couldn't have been more grateful for the experience. I was hesitant to buy a ticket, given the three-hour drive on a weeknight/work night and bad weather, but after a call to the box office, the friendly staff member (I am sorry I didn't get her name but I appreciate her immensely) was able to find me a mid-pavilion (covered) seat that had been returned by a member who couldn't attend. How blessed I am because of her caring to make it the best night for me! I spent some time walking the beautiful grounds during the rain and grabbed a snack to wait out the storm in one of the food areas and appreciated it all. What truly set this night apart, however, was the hospitality of Ray, the friendly security guard. I had ventured down to the front row for a few photos--desperately wanting a shot without having to resort to a selfie, which just never quite captures the vibe. No one in the crowd offered to help, but Ray noticed my frustration and kindly stepped in, offering to take my photo. His friendly attitude made the moment even more memorable, a small but significant gesture that spoke volumes about the warmth of the venue. The Ravinia grounds and venue are more than just a music venue; it's a world-class space that fosters a deep connection between artists, patrons, and the community. With a bonus focus of funds going toward supporting local music programs, it's clear this venue is built on passion and love for the arts. Despite the rain, I'll cherish this experience forever. I would return to Ravinia again and again, rain or shine, as it's worth every bit of the journey.

Went to see Paul Simon recently. Yes, the pavilion was remodeled with a larger stage and wider…read morepadded seats. This remodeling comes with markedly higher priced tickets and parking and still no ceiling fans to move the air. The Ravinia staff did nothing but check tickets and make sure no glass containers were brought into the pavilion and they allowed people to bring coolers in when it clearly says on the website that is not allowed. Outside of that, they did nothing about people talking during the performance, it seemed quiter on the lawn; people in the pavilion taking pictures and videos during the performance; people standing during the performance. For $250+ per ticket, some people paid twice that much, a bad deal; for half that much, a bad deal.

These are really talented people. We thoroughly enjoyed the show. I get the feeling we may see some…read moreof the actors have long successful careers

Amazing! Came to see my friend Kim in Fight City and was blown away by the talent. Can't wait to…read morecome back and watch another show!