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Experience Chicago Theater on two St Charles Stages

Mainstage Theater

The Mainstage Theater in St Charles, formerly the home of professional dinner theater for 30 years, has been reinvented after undergoing a $4.5 million renovation, making Pheasant Run theater better than ever. The Mainstage Theater now offers stadium seating for 320 individuals, improved sightlines for all audience members and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Enjoy a full theater season of exceptional productions presented/produced by Noble Fool Theatricals, known for bringing Chicago’s most renowned actors, directors and playwrights right to St. Charles.

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Studio Theater

Preservation Hall, our Studio Theater on Bourbon Street in St Charles, features interactive comedies on weekends.   This Chicago theater has general seating for up to 168 individuals.

What’s Playing:

Tony n Tina's Wedding

Multiple Dates

You're invited to be a guest at Tony n' Tina's hysterical Italian-American wedding, where you’re part of the family! read more

Red Herring: A Murder-Mystery Comedy

September 2 - October 24, 2010

A 1950's murder-mystery comedy with three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage...oh my! read more

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

November 5 - December 26, 2010

Inspired by the beloved American holiday classic, you'll become a part of WVL Radio's live broadcast as actors bring the fateful story of George Bailey to life. read more

The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue

December 10, 17 & 21, 2010

Take a break from that holiday shopping to just sit down and laugh with Chicago's best-known comedy troupe. read more

Disney's Alice in Wonderland

December 4 - 19, 2010

Alice has stumbled into a strange world filled with even stranger characters. Join the NFT Youth Ensemble in this journey where anything is possible. read more

The Pin Ups!

January 7, 2011

You'll fall in love with this singin' and swingin' 1940s cabaret trio as they sing the sounds of The Andrew Sisters, The McGuire Sisters, Billie Holiday and many more! read more

The Swordsmen: Bold & Stupid At Your Service

January 8, 2011

Learn honor and the art of chivalry through some of the best comedic combat in the country! read more

American English

January 14 & 15, 2011

Here's your chance to see the most beloved band in history, The Beatles, live in concert! read more

Leaving Iowa

January 20 - March 13, 2011

This homegrown comedy about family vacations will have you revisiting your fond (and not-so-fond) memories of your youth! read more

Seussical Jr.

February 26 - March 12, 2011

In this musical extravaganza, the FVR Youth Ensemble bring to life all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters. read more

Flanagan's Wake

March 11, 2011

This hilarious interactive show transports you to the Emerald Isle where you will be joined by Flanagan's closest friends to grieve as only the Irish can. read more

Heartache Tonight

March 19, 2011

Back by popular demand, this tribute group returns to Pheasant Run to capture the excitement and power of one of the world's true supergroups, The Eagles! read more

Always, Patsy Cline

March 24 - May 15, 2011

This 1960s tribute includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy", "I Fall to Pieces", "Sweet Dreams" and many more. read more

Letters Home

May 28 & 29, 2011

This Memorial Day Remembrance will include a beautiful musical tapetry and actors who will weave in soldier's letters written to friends and family during their time of service. read more

Best of The Second City

June 4, 2011

Known for their unique brand of cutting-edge mayhem, with some of the most memorable sketches created by America's greatest comedians. read more

Around the World in 80 Days

June 9 - July 31, 2011

Danger, romance and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portray 39 characters in seven continents. read more

Little Shop of Horrors

July 2 - 16, 2011

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, the FVR Youth Ensemble will have you laughing at this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies. read more

Bad Dates

July 7 - August 7, 2011

If you like "Sex and the City" and Bridget Jones' Diary, you'll love this romantic one-woman comedy! read more

They're Playing our Song

August 18 - October 9, 2011

Based on the real life love story of Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager, Neil Simon's romantic musical will leave a smile on your face and a song in your heart. read more

The Woman In Black

October 14 - 30, 2011

A spine-chilling tale about a London lawyer who hires an actor to recount a story to family and friends that has long troubled him since he attended the funeral of an elderly recluse. read more

Score by Score: The Best of Broadway Musicals

November 5, 2011

Join WJJG radio personality Kevin Moore as he shares a glimpse into the world of one of America's most memorable musical creators of our time, Rodgers & Hammerstein. read more

It's a Wonderful Life

November 10 - December 24, 2011

Inspired by the beloved American holiday classic, you'll become a part of WVL Radio's live broadcast as actors bring the fateful story of George Bailey to life. read more

The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue

December 2 - 16, 2011

Take a break from that holiday shopping to just sit down and laugh with Chicago's best-known comedy troupe. read more

Hairspray

December 3 - 17, 2011

Based on the popular film set in the 1960s, Tracy Turnblad will do anything to be on The Corny Collins Show and dance alongside dreamy dancer Link Lark. Performed by the FVR Youth Ensemble. read more