Truly a wonderful organization. The owner and his wife are the nicest, and pure hearted persons…read more Though my child isn't currently participating, unfortunately because of other commitments. Her memories of the time spent there, were that she had an awesome experience. We will in the near future, seek out other opportunities to return.

A gem of a theater that deserves more notice! I have seen several productions at Vero Voce and I…read morecan honestly say that they are doing all the right things. As an adult theater - the shows range from safe to edgy, which is great to see as it appeals to a broad audience. I'd like to see more edge but all theaters have to keep the lights on, you know? They attract talented actors and directors. The black box is minimal in all senses of the word, but it never hurts the quality. I'd rather see a bare bones set if the show is done well than big budget designs with terrible direction or acting. As a children's theater - all efforts are made to teach their young performers more than just how to stand and look cute. The shows are fun and less "cheesy" than your average kids' productions. You can tell how much work goes into these shows, both on and off stage. Parking is free, there are plenty of refreshments that aren't priced to break the bank, and the staff is warm and welcoming. Sure, there is room for improvement. But for a theater company just now in the end of their second season, they are running like a well oiled machine. Seasoned professionals are behind this operation, and it shows. Check them out!!!

I've both been in and seen a few plays at the Elgin Art Showcase, put on by various local…read morecompanies, so I can speak to the experience this place provides from multiple perspectives. The space - which in its past served as a dining room to the professionals working below - is open and flexible, capable of being adapted to whatever a performance demands, be it seats on risers, seats on the floor, and any combination thereof, facing any direction. The building itself is a historic gem, and a sight to see in its own right, with beautiful architectural and design elements that just aren't embraced these days. One detriment to the building's age, however, is the sole, slow elevator that everyone will be forced to use, unless you fancy taking the stairs from eight floors up. Toss in the intermittent interruptions of trains passing through town, and that's enough to knock a star off. As an actor, it's not bad. You'll probably only have one way of entering the stage, unless your director gives you an aisle through the audience. But having that big limestone fireplace makes any set feel that much more real, a real treat. Plenty of space to stretch out in the green room is also an appreciated feature. You just may have to sneak to the bathrooms you'll share with the audience. Ample parking is just down the hill, and if you're hitting up a Sunday matinee, by all means, stop by Arabica Cafe beforehand, basically just across the street.

This theater group has been the best experience for my daughter. It is very unique to the area for…read moreseveral reasons: 1. It's a no-audition theater. What does that mean? Your child doesn't have to go through the stress of auditioning. The parts are assigned by the director after a couple of practices. Every child is guaranteed a main part for one show. 2. Although the shows run several weeks, each child only has to attend two shows; one for their lead role and one as an ensemble role, as they believe that children should have experience as a supporting role. 3. The practice schedule is extremely flexible. You only have to attend two weekday or one of the weekend rehearsals. If you can't make your assigned time, no problem! You just go to another practice that week that better fits your schedule. 4. NO FUNDRAISING! It drives me nuts when I pay for an activity and then STILL have to raise money for the organization. It's not even that expensive, compared to other activities my daughter has done. 5. They welcome any child to perform, no matter what their disability or experience. I have seen incredible performances from children who wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to play a lead role. It warms my heart to watch the shows for this reason. 6. The summer camps are so fun and runs the entire week for the entire day. I don't feel like I have to jump through hoops at work to carve out time to play the taxi driver for a camp that only lasts a few hours during the day. I highly recommend signing up for them as soon as registration opens; they book up quickly and rarely do waiting list kids get in. They're very popular. If I could give them more than five stars I would. I tell all of my friends about this theater. The only downside is that's it's in Naperville, which is not convenient. But my daughter happily hops in the car for the commute, as she loves being there.

I love Wheaton College Artist Series! For 72 years, Wheaton College Artist Series has introduced…read moreits audiences to the world's best live music and dance from classical and folk traditions. This season will start with a concert presented by the acclaimed Boston Brass, a quintet of two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022 in the new 650-seat, acoustically engineered Armerding Concert Hall located at 520 E. Kenilworth Avenue in Wheaton. I learned that Wheaton College Artist Series offers a convenient new ticketing program with a six-concert subscription and a three-concert subscription. All subscribers will receive preferred seating throughout the season, priority booking for Artist Series events, with the choice of a three- or six-concert package. Interestingly, six-concert subscribers will receive maximum savings off individual ticket prices, discounts to the Wheaton College Christmas Festival, the new Wheatie Card for discounts at local restaurants and businesses, and a discounted rate for dinner at Anderson Commons' highly-rated Bon Appetit. Please, support Wheaton College Artist Series by purchasing tickets and you will never regret you did it!

This is a well known secret in the suburbs! Wheaton College has various artists come and perform…read moreon their campus. The venue is much smaller and so is the price of your ticket! I've seen the CSO here as well as a guest conductor (Leonard Slatkin) and last night the Opole Philharmonic. I scored tickets for last night through Living Social. 2 tickets in the 8th row for $15. Even without that deal, the ticket prices are very reasonable. The place these artists perform is actually the chapel. So you will see religious signs on the wall. There really isn't much of a lobby to speak of. They do have a coat check room and restrooms, but they are VERY small (3 stalls ladies), so the lines can get long during intermission. They do not have any food or drinks available. They do open the campus dining up before an event. Before you start remembering your college food experience and shuddering, know that Wheaton College's campus food is ranked in the top 5 of all college campuses! A final note on these events. They are well attended by seniors. Don't get put off by that, they are very friendly. Towards the end of last night's performance I was holding back a cough so much it made my eyes water. The older woman next to me picked up what was going on and whipped out a few tootsie rolls and offered them to me!

Classic Cinemas is a Chicago suburbs gem that we're so lucky to have. It started in Downers Grove,…read moreand they specialize in restoring old movie theaters. There are currently 16 locations throughout the suburbs. This specific location has been my go-to movie theater since I was a kid. I even had my 9th birthday party here. I love how not much has really changed over the years, and any changes that have been made have been for the better (except for price increases, but even then, their prices are still pretty cheap when compared to other movie theaters). My favorite improvement is obviously their comfier reclining seats. The seats even have a heating and cooling mechanism. I also love that they still offer free refills. Plus the interior hasn't really changed at all since I was a kid. It's the perfect 90s/00s movie theater vibe. I love getting the "kiddie combo" because it's the perfect amount of popcorn and drink for me lol. You can also upgrade to an icee for 50¢ more.

I've been coming here and recommending this place to people for like 4 years now, genuinely such a…read morecool spot. The aesthetic of this place is so cool. It's always clean and everyone's always nice. Tickets here are super cheap too and the seats are straight up my favorite movie theater chairs ever. Such comfortable (and heated) recliners. I literally always come here. 10/10 recommend

This is a jewel of a theatre in the western suburbs. A corner one room schoolhouse, it's small but…read moremight. They do four shows per year and get very creative in what they can do on their stage. Recent improvements include an outdoor space - currently utilized for a little show themed pre-show picnic with food and beverage for sale. And they go out of their way to do shows that are different from the typical fare at other venues. Truly community they're at its best!

I love this place! The prices are reasonable so that you can see all season…read more The theater is not very big. Even if you are in the last row you can see well. The plays are family friendly. They usually do 1 "children's" play such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang each season. The theater is non profit. The cast is all volunteer. Do not let that affect what you think. The plays are wonderful. I just saw Tuesdays with Morrie last night. Tears were rolling down my cheeks. If you have not been to one of the plays before...well, you are missing a good show.

This venue is a hidden gem . Local theatre company with exceptional talent, costumes, set design…read more Family affordable and clean and friendly and just a joy ! Don't pass up if you have a chance to see a show here ! No regrets ever !

This is the best movie theater in Kane County. It's new and clean. The people that work there are…read morenice and it is organized. The high roller room is a fun place to rent out for a party as well. The only negative is getting to the parking lot from Randall road.

Unfortunately, for the final two weeks of this year I've suffered from a sprain ankle and a sinus…read moreinfection. So I've been pretty bedridden. However, the other day I was feeling much better and mustered up the energy to finally see Wicked For Good. I always drive past this theatre when I'm running errands, and it's actually the closest theatre to my house. So, I figured it was time to test this place out. I came without purchasing a ticket in advance. First thing I like about this theatre is you can purchase your ticket on the kiosk. You select your movie, then you select what type of seat you want- a standard recliner or a cuddlier seat. It was just me so I selected the recliner which was $7.95. I do like the idea of the cuddlier sofa though, that's super cute for couples. However, when I tried to pick where I wanted to sit only one seat was available to book. Which was very surprising to me because the theater wasn't that full and the movie has been out for months now. Thinking it was a glitch of the kiosk, I went to the counter to purchase tickets. Then I saw the screen where I could pick my seat and again there was only one seat I could pick. So I picked that seat thinking the theater wasn't going to be jammed packed (spoiler it wasn't). So, that's the only thing I was confused about. Why were seats block off when the theater wasn't full. Other than this mishap I really enjoyed my experience here. Luckily my seat ended up being a decent seat and it was exceptionally comfortable. There was a red button you could push which I assumed was a seat warmer, I pushed it but I didn't notice any changes in the temperature of my seat. For food I got a medium sprite and a large popcorn. It costs me about $18. Which is typical. I will say next time I'll order a medium popcorn, the large was so big I wasn't able to finish it before the movie was over! All in all this is a very solid theater. Very friendly employees, seats are comfortable and clean, oh and I forgot to mention they have a bar. So that's pretty cool. I can definitely see myself returning here again!