BrightSide Theatre

BST is a 501(c)3 professional, non-Equity theatre committed to Enlighten,Educate and Entertain. Ellsworth
Naperville, IL 60540

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Performing at the Meiley-Swallow Theater on North Central College’s campus located in the heart of historic downtown Naperville, BrightSide Theatre is the newest professional theatre in the western suburbs. A unique blend of award-winners, premieres, modern works and timeless classics meant to reflect upon and inform our community will inhabit BrightSide’s stage. BrightSide Theatre
Meiley-Swallow Theater
North Central College
31 S. Box 5976
Naperville, IL 60567
630-447-TIXS (8497)

09/04/2024

Get ready for a tale as old as time! Beauty and the Beast Jr. comes to life on stage with BrightSide Theatre’s youth project. 🌹🎉 Tickets are now on sale for shows running October 18 – November 3, 2024. Grab your seats now through the link below! ✨

https://ci.ovationtix.com/35506

09/02/2024

It was great to see so many BST fans today along the parade route and excited for more people to get know us. Thanks to those who walked with us!

08/27/2024

Exciting News! BrightSide Theatre has won in the 2024 “Best in Naperville”! Thank you all who voted and continue to support BrightSide Theatre! ✨💙

Photos from BrightSide Theatre's post 08/26/2024

A sneak peek at our first rehearsal of Dracula! 🩸🦇 more details on our upcoming production to come… we cannot wait for you to see it!

08/18/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for BrightSide Theatre’s Summer in the Parks Concert Series! Don’t miss our final performance today at 2:00 pm at Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL 60563. It’s your last chance to catch us this summer!💐🎼☀️

08/16/2024

TOMORROW! We will be having an ASL interpreted performance of our Summer in the Parks Concert Series at 12:00 pm at Bolingbrook Jubilee - Roger C. Clear Performing Arts Center (375 W. Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook). Enjoy free parking and please, no outside food or coolers. See you there!

08/15/2024

Final Two Concerts! Our last Summer in the Parks performances are this weekend in Bolingbrook & Naperville. ☀️🎼💐

Saturday, August 17
12pm-1pm
Bolingbrook Jubilee, Roger C. Clear Performing Arts Center
ASL interpreted performance
375 W. Briarcliff Rd. Bolingbrook

Sunday, August 18
2pm-3pm
Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Avenue, Naperville
Free for everyone – no reservations needed!
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

08/13/2024

The BrightSide Theatre Family is so sad to hear of the passing of Rob Sorensen. We will always remember your King Arthur in our 5th Season’s Spamalot. But your care and concern for all those around you, the support you gave BrightSide Theatre both on and off the stage will never be forgotten. We will miss you at our opening night productions!

08/11/2024

Only a few more chances to see our Summer in the Parks Concert Series! Catch us this afternoon at the Lisle Community Park Bandshell - 1825 Short St., Lisle starting at 2:00 pm. Don’t miss one of your last chances to see BrightSide Theatre this summer! ✨🎼💐

08/10/2024

We’re returning tomorrow afternoon for another performance of our Summer in the Parks Concert Series! We will be at Lisle Community Park Bandshell - 1825 Short St., Lisle starting at 2:00 pm. Don’t miss one of your last chances to see BrightSide Theatre this summer! ✨🎼💐

08/08/2024

We're back TONIGHT! Our Summer in the Parks Concert Series returns! Join us from 7 PM - 8 PM at Ranchview Park | 1727 Ranchview Dr, Naperville. Come ready for more Broadway magic under the stars! ✨💐🎼

08/07/2024

We’re returning tomorrow for our Summer in the Parks Concert Series! E C join us from 7 PM - 8 PM at Ranchview Park | 1727 Ranchview Dr, Naperville. Come ready for more Broadway magic under the stars! †

Photos from BrightSide Theatre's post 08/06/2024

Honored to announce that BrightSide Theatre has been named Best Performing Arts Theater in Glancer Magazine’s Best in Local 2024! ✨💙 Grateful for this recognition and for all the support from our amazing community!

08/05/2024

There’s still time to join the magic! ✨ A few spots remain for Bright Side Theatre Youth Project’s production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Don’t miss your chance to shine on stage! 🌹🎭 Register now—link is below!

https://brightsidetheatre.com/brightside-theatre-youth-project/

Photos from The Saints of Chicago's post 08/05/2024

Thank you to The Saints of Chicago for your support towards BrightSide Theatre ✨💙

08/02/2024

We are so excited to be a finalist! Thank you to all who voted for BrightSide Theatre ✨💙

Our August issue is here! No Olympic spoilers... but we do mention the Best of Naperville finalists. https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?pubid=3a10257c-3160-4a06-8cf2-fee3f347db7f&edid=88672167-dcb0-45ab-86e9-a451455fc2b5

08/02/2024

We’re back! Join us for our Summer in the Parks series tonight at 7 PM! Central Park Bandshell
104 E Benton Ave, Naperville! 💐🎼☀️

08/02/2024

We’re returning tomorrow for our Summer in the Parks Concert Series! 💐🎼☀️ join us from 7 PM - 8 PM at Central Park Bandshell | 104 E Benton Ave, Naperville

Come ready for more Broadway magic under the stars! ✨

08/01/2024

Join us for a free performance of ‘The Little Mermaid’ for Camp 2 this Saturday at 11 AM at the Lisle Park District, 1825 Short St, Lisle, IL 60532—same location as our SITP concert. Don’t miss out on the magic!

07/30/2024

Our Summer in the Parks Concert Series is thriving! We’ll be back this week! Friday, August 2 | 7pm-8pm | Central Park Bandshell | 104 E Benton Ave, Naperville

Don’t miss out on an evening of Broadway magic under the stars! 💐🎼☀️

07/29/2024

Exciting news! 🎭 Registration is now open for BrightSide Theatre Youth Project’s production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Don’t miss the chance to have your child be a part of this magical show! 🌹✨ Link to register is below!

https://brightsidetheatre.com/brightside-theatre-youth-project/

07/26/2024

Huge congratulations to our incredible nominees and award winners! 🎉🎭

Jon Cunningham, a two-time nominee, will be singing the title song from BrightSide Theatre's production of "She Loves Me."

Sean Rhead, nominated for BST's "A Christmas Carol the Musical," will be performing "Stars" from "Les Misérables."

Michelle Bolliger, Lou Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in "She Loves Me," will be singing "A Trip to the Library."

We are so proud of these talented performers! Break a leg! 🌟👏

You don’t want to miss this Star-studded evening of performances by several of our nominees from previous seasons! Purchase your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/louawards/7312/event/1390180

07/24/2024

We’re back! Join us for our Summer in the Parks series tonight at 7 PM! We’ll be at Country Lakes Park, 1835 N. Aurora Rd., Naperville. 💐🎼☀️

07/23/2024

We’re back! Join us for our Summer in the Parks series tomorrow night at 7 PM! We’ll be at Country Lakes Park, 1835 N. Aurora Rd., Naperville. 💐🎼☀️

07/22/2024

Enjoy the final shows of summer with BrightSide Theatre’s Parks Concert Series! Don’t miss your chance to experience live music in the great outdoors. 😘🎼💐
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07/18/2024

Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for a free performance of Little Mermaid Jr! 🧜‍♀️💜🌊 Our talented campers will be performing from 6-7 pm at the Wagner Pavilion by the 95th Street Public Library. Don’t miss out this Friday!

07/17/2024

Our Summer in the Parks series is back tonight at 7 PM! ☀️🎼💐 Join us at Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre, 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540. Grab a chair or a blanket and enjoy some tunes presented by BrightSide Theatre!

07/17/2024

Join us for a free performance of Little Mermaid Jr! 🧜‍♀️💜🌊 Come see the kids in our camp perform from 6-7 pm at the Wagner Pavilion by the 95th Street Public Library this Friday!

07/17/2024

Our Summer in the Parks series is back tomorrow night at 7 PM! Join us at Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre, 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540. Event

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