This place was pretty small and I was unsure of how it'd all turn out. But man the owne LIT IT UP!…read moreShe was the mc introducing all the comedians. This show is not for the faint of heart, we dont need any sallies coming in. It was raw unrated took shots at everyone and everything. I really enjoyed it. I can't remember names I am so bad but I was there June 5th. The first act oh man right out the bag came out strong and kept it coulda did better with more confidence, he will get there I know it. Again like x-rated not for sallies. Oh they are upgrading to a full bar too which is amazing pretty sure closing all july maybe august for it. But the owner really had it all there for you in terms of selections, very genius her setup! I applaud her she is a BAB!

This place is super freaking cute! It's small and very intimate. The owner was adorable and…read morehilarious! They had snacks you could purchase or you could bring your own in. They had a good selection of beers, premixed drinks, soda and water. The comedians they had were all hilarious. Had a great night! Can't wait to go again.

Found this show last minute as I was visiting family in Oak Brook. Tickets were affordable and easy…read moreto purchase online. We were lucky to find a parking space in a nearby park a block away. Parking was free after hours on Saturday & Sunday. I would recommend just Uber if you don't want the hassle. We followed the signs to the side entrance and walked downstairs to the venue. We were greeted and they checked my name for the tickets. Seating is first come first serve and we arrived early enough to get good seats. Venue is small, but comfortable. You don't feel like you are sitting in top of each other. They have a two drink minimum and light snacks, so plan for dinner before or after. There were a few Taco & Dim Sum places in walking distance. Waitress was friendly and attentive. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area. Enter Freely, they've been approved:)

Came to see a show on a Saturday evening. Had a lovely time. Plenty of restaurants in the area and…read moreper the website you can bring in food. They have some snacks available and plenty of drinks. The entrance is in the alleyway and wasn't too difficult to find. It was a decent sized space, but I can imagine it can get crowded for more popular comedians. They had one person managing all the drink orders and she was working hard! The drinks themselves were decent. Overall a good venue for a night of comedy. There's plenty of parking in the nearby parking lot (much cheaper than Chicago public parking).

A couple weeks ago, my husband and I went to Fitzgerald's to see one of our favorite bands, the Red…read moreElvises. It was our first time there. We purchased GA tickets online earlier that day. When we pulled up to the venue, we were a little uncertain as to where to enter, as the venue had several stages. A it turns out, the show we went to see was in the "nightclub", interior of the venue. When we walked in, we noticed that many of the tables were reserved. However, it was not yet crowded, so we found an open table still close to the stage. The venue is really pretty small, so no seat is a bad seat. We got drinks right away. They had a full bar and a decent drink menu. We chose the Vieux Carré, which was pre-made in large batches by their bartender, but still very good. It was nice that there was a cocktail server serving us all night. It was also nice that they served food from the restaurant in the nightclub. We were able to share some appetizers before the show. All in all, it was a great venue with an enthusiastic crowd. They had good food and good drinks. I do think I would have been better if they had a larger dance floor, as some of the reserved tables (which remained empty) took up dance floor space. We were still able to find space to dance, but it would have been crowded had there been more dancers.

We went as a group to see a show and have food during their $5 burger night. It was a cool vibe…read moreoutside, but the food and service not so much. When we got there the door greater host asked if we had a reservation. Reservation? For burgers outside? No. He seemed frustrated and bothered but found us a seat. Waited for someone to come up and take our order for over 10 minutes. Had to ask someone for help. They sent someone over and again, she seemed bothered. We ordered drinks and 15 minutes later finally got them. Might have been better to just walk up to the bar and get them ourselves. Then the food. Another person, not the same as the drinks, came up and asked if we were ready to order yet. Like in a demanding way. Again, not welcoming at all. We ordered the $5 specials. 2 burgers, 2 pulled pork. They came out fairly quickly compared to everything else. The person who brought them out was at least nice and had a smile. The burgers themselves are pretty big. Double patty with cheese and a sauce and served with waffle fries. Pulled pork sandwich was full and with fries as well. The problem was, there was nothing else on the burger. Very plain and well done. And the pulled pork sandwiches were so salty one of us didn't even finish it. It was like some opened a salt shaker and dumped it out on the. Very dry and chewy strings of meat as well. We asked a couple times for condiments and drink refills but that was like pulling teeth and gave up. No condiments on the tables at all besides hot sauce. When the bill came we about fell over. For a $5 meal, it didn't come out that way at the end. Between adding a coke, tax and whatever fee there was a $5 meal more than doubled to $12 each. Again, we had cokes, not liquor. And no special add on toppings or sides. And don't get me started on the S'mores kits they sold us. $12 for 4 small marshmallows, 1 full gram cracker (broke in half), 1 Hershey bar and a stick. I mean I know chocolate's been expensive lately, but dang! I mean you can get an entire bag of marshmallows, box of gram crackers and a couple candy bars for that price. The show itself was fine. Kind of loud for the small room it was in and a little too packed for the room size. We didn't feel welcomed at all. At any point. No one was upbeat, happy or even smiled besides the one guy that brought us our food. The opposite really like were were bothering them for being there and eating food. It was like they all had that we're too cool for you vibe going on. But really it was just small town I hate my job attitude. To management, I'd suggest you talk to your staff. If they are truly that unhappy working there, address it. Or, if this is the vibe you are going for, it doesn't work. For the food, it smelled great outside like a campfire bbq but the $5 specials are only a good deal when you can actually eat them. Talk to the chef and watch how things are made or ingredients put in. We will be back for the entertainment, but not sure on the food.

I love this place! Cheryl the owner is a gem! So sweet, so friendly, so knowledgeable! Please…read moresupport this local gem! We had the best time and cannot wait to go back and take some other art classes!

We did a watercolor open studio as a family and had the best time. Amazing hospitality, relaxing…read moreenvironment, an over all great space to let your creativity go wild.

We came for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in May 2015. I'd wanted tp see it for years,…read moresince it was playing in New York (in the plaza across from Wicked). So I can't compare the Oak Park production to any other, but it was, uncompared very good. There were certainly some notable differences -- for instance, they asked for 4 volunteers from the audience to join the cast to fill up some seats. They picked really well, and the volunteers when I saw it hammed it up, and stuck around for a few rounds of the Bee. As for the paid performers, the singing and acting was good, the set was minimalistic, but didn't feel like it needed anything more, and the lighting and sound were overall good. There was one microphone issue. The lights also seemed like they were a little bit low, and didn't quite hit the actors' faces, although maybe that was deliberate so they could see. It was fun that the theater was so small, every seat was a good one, and we could actually see everything, down to the facial expressions. The cast had a sense of humor when things came up (like the microphone issue, or the audience volunteers indicating a willingness to jump in for a number). Overall it was a very well put together production. The show was a fun one, although it got wayyyy darker than I expected. The ending was cheesy, but hey, it's a musical. I had no idea Oak Park had such a theater scene! There was plenty of street parking. There's a small concession area with basic offerings. The bathroom is small, only a couple per sex, but the intermission was long enough for everyone who needed the break. I think there were at least 2 venues in the playhouse because there seemed to be another show going at the same time as ours.

Came to see los monologos de la vagina" I Like it great…read moreshow Nice theatre ,great place

I had to miss my friend's baby shower in Chicago, and sent her an Operagram as a surprise…read moreinstead--and they did NOT disappoint! Everyone at the party was thrilled to have a surprise opera performance, and Rose was everything I hoped for: responsive to my emails, punctual, sweet, funny and SO talented! Highly recommend!!

For an unique gift, use Rose at OperaGram.com. It is the best money you will ever spend to show…read moresomeone how much you adore them! The shock of seeing her in full costume, at your door, or at the office, or where ever you request her to be, is well worth the "price of admission"!! Rose is one of the most talented people I've ever met! She has a tremendous sense of humor (check out her comedy group Salsation!), but it is her soprano voice that is what you will long remember! Boy can this lady SING!!!! Seriously, if you are looking to send a gift that will be remembered years from now, that is unique, that will have others saying "I wish I'd have sent on OperaGram.com!!" THIS IS IT!

Excellent programs for students. Super productions, very creative. . Wonderful learning experience…read morefor kids. Look forward to seeing their shows.

My kids have attended a theater summer camp for five years through Actor's Garden, held at…read moreDominican University in the building with the two theaters. Each year they get to perform a play in the smaller of the two theaters, the 200-seat Martin auditorium. The larger theater is the Lund, also very nice. Acoustics, lights, ticket price, seat & air comfort-all great. There is an accessible bathroom on the main floor, all other bathrooms are downstairs. Accessible ramp to enter, come in through the east entrance, not the main entrance. Very clean, very warm & welcoming vibe. We've also seen a few larger performances in the Lund, like Billy Bragg a few years ago, and had a great time. Free parking, too.

Nice medium sized theater located in Oak Park. I was really close to giving them five stars, it's…read moreclean, the staff is polite, the actors are great, and the seats are comfy. The only problems are that the seats aren't pitched enough and that something is off with their audio. I couldn't hear most of the performance. Lucky enough the actors were good enough for me to follow the story. Also I had the change seats a few times before and during the performance. Get one tall person in front of you and you can't see anything, hence the seating needing to be pitched more or maybe make the stage higher. Even with these major issues I still really enjoyed the show and the theater. I know this sounds sick and or weird but the play was called "Urinetown" -it's a musical about pee only it's so much more then that. About the right to pee. It's a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Still strange I know, but it's something for you to see for yourself. Enjoy! P.S. The actors are excellent, dancing, singing, and my favorite... they still perform even when they aren't the center of attention. I love that! P.S.S. This is my 50th theater review!! Holy crap there are a lot of play house in Illinois!

Circle Theatre does not equal Broadway. In fact, I get the distinct impression that they are not…read moreTRYING to compete with the Les Miserables and Wicked blockbusters. With that in the forefront of your mind, imagine a local (non-touring) group of professionals who act in these plays because they love it. This is their passion and it shows. Consider Circle Theatre the Hilary Swank of the acting world. They are talented, uber smart, and they choose productions that are somehow meaningful to them (not necessarily with the intention of making money). Are they capable of producing popular, money making productions that would make Andrew Lloyd Webber proud? Absolutely! True to the pervasive value of the Village of Oak Park, Circle Theatre strives for independent excellence. Circle Theatre itself is pretty small. There is an atrium with a ticket counter and a small concession area. The concession area has a few things including wine and beer. There are two theaters so that two shows can occur simultaneously. The theaters are divided into three sections of tiered seats, have open seating, and have great views from everywhere. The seats themselves are padded and have armrests. The floors are clean (not sticky like some movie theaters). Lastly, the employees (actors and staff) are all kind and friendly. They've been nice when it comes to finding tickets for me and have worked quickly at the concession stand when I want to get to a seat before the show begins. The actors have come out after the show and have made pleasant conversation with their fans. In conclusion, Circle Theatre is perfect at what it is. Some of the plays are funny and some are thought-provoking. They have impressive costumes and sets, but without the fireworks of something you would see in Chicago's Theatre District. The actors have theater degrees and lots of experience. You can expect to see an offbeat play performed and produced by professionals who care.

Why isn't there more outdoor theatre in the Chicago area? I mean, to some extent I get it (here in…read more2022, my car was dappled in slush and snow on April 8), but really this should be a bigger thing. As I think of it the only real options for this are Theatre on the Lake, occasionally when there's a Shakes in the park sort of thing happening, and Oak Park Festival Theatre in Oak Park. The work done by this company is really high quality, so you'll definitely get your money's worth and enjoy the performance if you enjoy the play. I came here in 2016 to see Pygmalion after a few years of saying I should go and then not doing so. OPFT has an illustrious history: The theatre was established in 1975 and has included such notable thespians (of course unknown at the time) as David Mamet as William H. Macy. Unfortunately, in November 2021 there was a fire that destroyed much of their equipment, historical documents, and I'm hopeful their fundraising efforts will prepare them to mount a new season this or next summer! Austin Gardens is in downtown Oak Park Parking is found on surrounding streets, or in the village parking lot (free after 6 pm). Accessibility is a bit harder to measure. It's a park, so it is as accessible as any park, but depending upon the type of accommodation you need, your mobility, etc. it may vary how accessible it is for an individual. They don't have wheelchairs or anything for patron use as far as I know, and as a park it may be difficult to hear at times. Alternatively, both the Green Line and the UP-W Metra line are within 3-5 blocks of the park, so that's a great choice for transportation, too. There are restaurants nearby, or for an even more fun option, bring your dinner to picnic before and during the play. Just don't disrupt your fellow patrons (so that means if you have things in wrapping and what not, maybe wrap in cloth or something that's not going to make a bunch of noise as you open it!).

We saw Twelfth Night (July-Aug 2025) last night. I have been attending OPFT since we moved here…read more15+ years ago and this was one of the best Shakespeare productions they've had. I saw that the Tribune criticized OPFT's take for being too heavy on the comedy and light on the romance. I disagree; I thought that the emphasis on the comedy was a huge plus. Malvolio stole the show with Toby and Sir Andrew as great comedic support. Olivia's flip-flopping was also well executed for some good fun. The Fool had to compete hard for laughs.... I was delighted to find that this production had even our kids (11-13) laughing like crazy. This is excellent accessible Shakespeare in the park that is great for the whole family. Tickets for kids under 12 are just $5.