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Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew for "Romeo & Juliet"

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Apr 25

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew for "Romeo & Juliet"

A Lovestruck Romeo Takes the Stage July 7 - August 17, 2024 OAK PARK, Illinois (April 25, 2024) – The Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak...

Chicago Tribune: 'Seagulls' seek to fly in Oak Park Festival Theatre musical

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Oct 3, 2023

Chicago Tribune: 'Seagulls' seek to fly in Oak Park Festival Theatre musical

By Myrna Petlicki October 3, 2023 The spotlight is on the four younger characters from Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” in “Seagulls,” ...

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew of "Seagulls"

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Sep 19, 2023

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew of "Seagulls"

Beth Hyland’s Rock Musical Opens October 16 at Pleasant Home in Oak Park OAK PARK, Illinois (September 20, 2023) – The Oak Park Festival...

New Images: Oak Park Festival Theatre's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

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Jul 17, 2023

New Images: Oak Park Festival Theatre's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Show Runs July 15 - August 19, 2023 at Austin Gardens OAK PARK, Illinois (July 17, 2023) - The Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak Park’s...

Chicago Tribune: Oak Park Festival Theatre Returns to Fan Favorite "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

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Jul 5, 2023

Chicago Tribune: Oak Park Festival Theatre Returns to Fan Favorite "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

By Myrna Petlicki July 6, 2023 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was the first production staged by Oak Park Festival Theatre for its inaugural...

Cast and Creative Team Announced for "Midsummer Night's Dream"

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May 8, 2023

Cast and Creative Team Announced for "Midsummer Night's Dream"

OAK PARK FESTIVAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM; TICKETS ON SALE NOW Show Runs July 15 - August...

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces 2023 Season

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Mar 15, 2023

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces 2023 Season

William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Opens July 15, 2023 in Austin Gardens; Beth Hyland’s Rock Musical “Seagulls” Opens...

Wednesday Journal: New Festival Theatre artistic director brings youth, diversity

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Jan 31, 2023

Wednesday Journal: New Festival Theatre artistic director brings youth, diversity

By Kelly Pollock January 31, 2023 Growing up in Milwaukee, Peter G. Andersen knew from a young age that he wanted to work in theater. ...

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

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Dec 6, 2022

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

Peter G. Andersen To Lead Artistic Vision For Oldest Professional Outdoor Classical Theatre in the Midwest Starting January 2023. OAK...

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Dec 6, 2022

Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

Peter G. Andersen To Lead Artistic Vision For Oldest Professional Outdoor Classical Theatre in the Midwest Starting January 2023. OAK...

WBBM NEWSRADIO: Outdoor Oak Park Festival Theatre returns after pandemic and fire

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Jul 12, 2022

WBBM NEWSRADIO: Outdoor Oak Park Festival Theatre returns after pandemic and fire

By Lisa Fielding July 11, 2022 OAK PARK (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Things are abuzz in Austin Gardens as the Oak Park Festival Theatre returns...

CHICAGO READER: Taking the Drama and Dance Outdoors

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Jun 23, 2022

CHICAGO READER: Taking the Drama and Dance Outdoors

By Kerry Reid June 23, 2022 Now heading into their 47th season, Oak Park Festival Theatre has been producing Shakespeare (and sometimes...

Winter in Summer: Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces "The Winter's Tale" July 16 - August 20, 2022

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May 31, 2022

Winter in Summer: Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces "The Winter's Tale" July 16 - August 20, 2022

Following Devastating Fire, Beloved Theatre Re-Opens in Austin Gardens with Shakespearean Romantic Tragedy OAK PARK, Illinois – The Oak...

BROADWAY WORLD: Enjoy Winter in Summer With Oak Park Festival Theatre's 'The Winter's Tale'

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May 30, 2022

BROADWAY WORLD: Enjoy Winter in Summer With Oak Park Festival Theatre's 'The Winter's Tale'

By A.A. Christi May 31, 2022 The Oak Park Festival Theatre today announced its summer show, William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE,...