I found out about this little local treasure from a neighbor just in time to catch their last…read moreperformance of "Hairspray." Glad I did! The theater itself is intimate, with seating on three sides of the stage (reminded me of the one at the Watertower in Chicago); actors often enter/exit through the audience, which gives an "up-close-and-personal" feel, and they were very creative with the moveable sets and lighting. The acting was great! Even secondary characters were standouts (particularly Corny Collins, Mrs. Von Tussle and Motormouth Maybelle), but Tracy, her parents and the rest of the gang were all endearing and enjoyable to watch. Overall, for a quality performance without going far from home, BrightSide is a solid choice for a musical matinee!

I took my little one here to see Beauty and the Beast and was thoroughly impressed with what a…read morequality production it was for such a tiny venue. The costumes, set, talent and choreography were much better than I anticipated for a community theatre. A nice surprise because previous to the show, I was thinking the $27 tickets were outrageous. But when the lights went out and the show began, it didn't take long to see the I had misjudged this little theatre. While it is a very small venue, you can't discount the fact that if it's a production for a young one, they are getting a great taste of the theatre, while sitting closer than they will likely ever sit in a larger scale production. Brightside Theatre is a great addition to the Naperville community.

this is one of my favorite theatres in the western suburbs. It's deceptively small (it actually…read moreholds 75 seats) and they have a fun mix of shows. I've both performed and directed there, and I regularly work box office. They are a fun group of people dedicated to bringing local theatre to the community - and with Paramount literally around the corner, they have good company in that endeavor. Tickets are inexpensive, there's not a bad seat in the house, and it's easy to get involved as a volunteer or an actor with 5-6 shows running throughout the year.

This is such a cute venue located in downtown Aurora. There could not have been more than fifty…read moreseats and every seat was filled. We attended Fat Bill's Roadside Cafe - The Reboot, which we all seemed to enjoy the corny jokes and crude humor. The audience was laughing through the majority of the show. A great value at $17 although the show does a run a bit longer than I would have thought. If you're looking for something to do and like corny jokes come to the Riverfront Playhouse and enjoy some live entertainment.

I had an amazing experience at the Paramount Theater! I went to see The Full Monty, and it exceeded…read moreall my expectations. The venue itself is beautiful, with great acoustics and a classic atmosphere that really adds to the overall experience. The performance was fantastic, funny, energetic, and surprisingly heartfelt. The cast did an incredible job, and the production quality was top-notch. You could tell a lot of effort went into every detail. Staff were friendly and helpful, and everything from entry to seating was smooth and well-organized. I can't wait to come back for another show!

I was here for the first time in a looong time--I think the last time I was here, my daughter was…read morein kindergarten, I believe, and now she is a Sophomore in high school. The venue and the surrounding area was much nicer than I recall! The building is beautiful and reminiscent of the same Neo-Baroque French Revival style as the theatre district in Chicago proper. We ate dinner before our long drive so we didn't purchase anything from the bar, but the prices looked reasonable and the people who were purchasing items were commenting out loud that the snacks were delicious! The merch was very reasonable and I was happy they allowed me to pay in cash for a $5 Dear Evan Hansen magnet. We were in the double letter rows through a Chicago League of Theatre purchase, but the seats were still wonderful, especially at that price point! They do have the stadium seating where the rows are not flat, but I wish with the renovation that they would have configured the seats to be in between one another as well. We happened to have an extra seat because my daughter's Speech tournament was waaay over time due to judge difficulties, so we were able to scootch over when a tall man sat in front of my mom at the last second before the show started. The seats were comfortable (Dear Evan Hansen is not a short musical!), and I appreciated how they have cup holders, even if I did not purchase a drink this visit. I never know where to stick my soda cup, lid or not, if there is no cupholder. The set was very technologically advanced, but not so much that it took away from the show. The sound and lighting quality was good as well! Affordable parking not too far away was also a giant plus. $2 for the first hour, $1 for every subsequent hour, with a cap of paying no more than $5 for your visit. I was afraid to offer my 79 year old grandmother the extra ticket because the parking garage is a couple of blocks away from the theater and I didn't see immediate handicapped parking near the theater. They do offer valet for, like, $35?, but I don't see why because my grandmother has a handicapped placard that I would need to pay 7x more for parking. The area around the theater is also very "artsy"--we saw a cake decorating class, numerous small theaters, and a performing arts school on our short jaunt. I definitely would make the trip again, especially if they are offering shows that are not in the regular rotation! I think I saw "Sunday in the Park with George" for their next season?

Friendly staff and a variety of show options! Forget the high cost of going to a downtown Chicago…read moreshow, check out a locally owned comedy spot! Friends invited me to my first Improv show here and it was laughs the whole time! They have a full bar and fresh popcorn and snacks too. Lots of good restaurants nearby too. Already have plans for our next visit so hope to see you there!

The Improve was so good! Cute theater, cast was amazing…read more The way they feed off each other Never skipped a beat! My friends volunteered at the audience participation portion. Definitely a must see and volunteer!!! They do have a small bar in the theater but also partner with the next door restaurant and you can order from your seat and have it brought to you. We were able to meet the cast afterwards They are so friendly and appreciative of the support. This place does offer lessons for adults and kids.

Allegro is a wonderful studio. They have dance classes, fitness classes and are the BEST IN THE…read moreBUSINESS. Definitely recommend this amazing dance studio!

I've been involved with Allegro Performing Arts center for about a year and a half, attending adult…read moreballet classes as well as a few other dance classes (tap and contemporary). I've also been involved in a few of their productions. The location is easy-to-find with ample parking right in front of the building. The inside is clean, well-maintained, and has 2 studios spaces (one large, one medium-sized) plus a couple lounge areas, one of which is used for music lessons and as a waiting area for clients and parents. The large studio has plenty of room to accommodate many dancers, adequate vertical space for leaps and jumps, very sturdy barres, and a comfortable, marley-covered floor. Though I have experience in music and am rhythmically capable, I was completely new to ballet when I started here. Heather's experience in the ballet world and in teaching the methods become apparent right away. She provides instructions that are very clear and offers cues that help to easily address form issues. Between exercises, she'll share the history of the movements and techniques, the origin of the words and phrasings, and the anatomy/kinesiology and physics behind the movements. This makes the class very interesting to me. She's also able to accommodate everyone in the class regardless of ability level, providing individual instruction equally among the dancers. Heather's great at assigning challenging routines that are just at the top of my abilities so that I'm pushed towards improvement. Ballet is physically demanding no doubt, but a lot of the difficulty for me comes from the mental and memory aspects of learning a routine. It is hard work, and I find it very rewarding. During my time with the studio, I've been given the opportunity to perform in a couple of their productions. It's great to be able to put all that hard work into a final product that my family and friends can enjoy! It's also wonderful to be able to do this alongside her other students and company members as a team. I've witnessed firsthand that this studio forges hard-working young individuals who learn to take criticism as opportunity for improvement, work hard for results, and take pride in their accomplishments.

Plainfield School of Rock has proven itself to be a wonderfully inclusive and inviting business for…read moreour town. The owner is wonderful and the historic building it's in is such a great location!

Love coming here with my 5 year old son! He loves going to class here and actually learns about…read moremusic. We love the fact that they get to learn a variety of instruments and see what they really like. Staff is very nice and create a safe place for all kids. Great job School of Rock!

If you are looking to engage your child in the arts, YPAC has a wide selection of options, from…read moredance, tumbling, music and theater. With two locations in Yorkville, the facilities are easily accessible to families in Yorkville and in surrounding communities. Both of my daughters have participated in the tumbling program. My older child started tumbling at an older age, and YPAC welcomed her and built both her strength and confidence. The teachers are knowledgeable in proper form and safety. My youngest started in a parent/child class, Pre-COVID. It was more of an open gym/exploratory class, which was a fun introduction to tumbling. We just started back after a break for COVID, and the facility remains impressive. My now the year old jumped right in to participate, which impressed me. The teachers are obviously experienced with younger children. The facility has a great plan on place to safely check children in without a lot of close contact and traffic through the building, and parents can still watch class via Zoom. Prices are a little high- billing is monthly, and there is also an annual membership fee. I do believe that there are some scholarships available.

Trea'Sure W. absolutely loves gymnastics and has learned so much at Ypac…read more.. Mrs Emily and staff are awesome!!

Went there to see a Fever Candlelight string quartet doing songs from Coldplay. Great experience…read moreoverall. The quartet was outstanding. I know Coldplay songs pretty well, and nobody in the quartet missed a single note all night. The concert is only a bit over an hour, but it's really good. Very nice setting. The hall is gorgeous and the sound was fantastic. I did not have a drink or something to eat, but a cup of wine was $10, just saying. They scan your tickets pretty quickly once the doors open, and the workers are pretty helpful. Easy to get to, plenty of parking nearby. We found street parking less than one block away from the entrance. The string quartet is highly talented, and also gives a little insight on some of the songs. I really enjoyed that part. I think it was reasonable priced, and a great venue to boot.

Wonderful location in the heart of downtown Naperville right next to the free parking facility and…read moreclose to so many restaurants and Barnes& Noble bookstore. The concert hall itself is beautifully designed making me want to dress up to match the simple (not flashy) atmosphere of elegance. Acoustics in the auditorium are almost perfect. Such a venue to be proud of to showcase local talent as well as special guest stars! I attend just about every DuPage Symphony Orchestra's (DSO) excellent concerts. And we're proud to invite friends who are classical music aficionados!

Zero stars. Instructors are not in the best interest of the dancers, not supportive or encouraging.read more

I have put my daughter in a couple places to get her active, we finally found one were happy with…read more The teachers are great! And the spring performance is amazing! Lots of hard work is put into it!

Came here to see a concert of the band Kashmir. The venue is very cool. But keep in mind that the…read morefloor is not slanted towards the stage at all. The views are good, but you may have a tall person sitting in front of you. The staff here are all volunteers, but they are even more friendly and helpful than any paid staff I've dealt with at a venue like this. And major props for their sound and lighting staff. They do have good beers and other drinks, but only snack foods. Be prepared.

Went here for the first time a few weeks ago to see Terrapin Flyer and I fell in love with this…read moreplace! Sound is fantastic and not a bad seat in there. Drinks are VERY reasonable priced! People who volunteer there are all friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go see another show here!