Oak Park Festival Theatre | 51st Season
2025 – 2026 Season
These Hallowed Halls at Cheney Mansion
Join Oak Park Festival Theatre and the Park District of Oak Park for These Hallowed Halls, a haunting theatrical experience at the historic Cheney Mansion! Just in time for Halloween, the mansion’s storied rooms and corridors come alive with eerie encounters, mysterious characters, and chilling tales. Experience the thrill of live theatre in one of Oak Park’s most beautiful historic landmarks as OPFT brings its signature storytelling to this unforgettable setting. Don’t miss this unique collaboration between two longtime Oak Park partners!
October 30th 2026
Holiday Cabaret at Cheney Mansion
DIRECTED BY PETER G ANDERSEN
Get ready for a festive night of music, laughter, and holiday cheer! Join Oak Park Festival Theatre and the Park District of Oak Park for a lively Holiday Cabaret featuring OPFT favorites Aurora Pennepacker and Daniel Emond. These talented performers will bring their charm, humor, and incredible voices to the historic Cheney Mansion for an evening of holiday favorites and plenty of surprises. Drinks will be provided by the Park District of Oak Park, so come ready to raise a glass, enjoy some fantastic entertainment, and celebrate the season with us!
November 28 & 29
A Dickens Carol
Directed by Jack Hickey
Get into the holiday spirit with Oak Park Festival Theatre and the Park District of Oak Park as we bring back A Dickens Carol, featuring the wonderful Kevin Theis! This imaginative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved A Christmas Carol brings Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and a host of unforgettable characters to life. Filled with humor, heart, and a little holiday magic, this special theatrical reading offers a fresh take on a timeless holiday tradition. Join us for an evening of great storytelling, festive fun, and a reminder of what makes the season so special!