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Directions to First Folio Theater

First Folio Theatre is located at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St, Oak Brook, IL 60523

VIA I-290 (The Eisenhower)

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  • Take I-290 to I-88 west.
  • Go past the first tollbooth to Rt. 83 South.
  • Take Rt. 83 south to the first exit, 31st St.
  • Turn right (west) on 31st St.
  • The entrance is 1/4 mile down on the left. Look for a big stone gateway, a Forest Preserve sign, and our banners.

VIA I-55 (The Stevenson)

  • Take I-55 to Rt. 83/Kingery (exit #274).
  • Go north on Rt. 83 five miles to 31st St.
  • Turn left (west) on 31st St.
  • The entrance is 1/4 mile down on the left. Look for a big stone gateway, a Forest Preserve sign, and our banners.

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  • Take I-294 to I-88 west.
  • Go past the first tollbooth to Rt. 83 South.
  • Take Rt. 83 south to the first exit, 31st St.
  • Turn right (west) on 31st St.
  • The entrance is 1/4 mile down on the left. Look for a big stone gateway, a Forest Preserve sign, and our banners.

VIA I-355 (The North/South Tollway)

  • Take I-355 to I-88 east.
  • Exit at Midwest Rd.
  • Turn left (south) on Midwest and go 3/4 mile to 31st St.
  • Turn left (east) on 31st St. Entrance is 3/4 mile down on the right. Look for a big stone gateway, a Forest Preserve sign, and our banners.

Where to go from the Forest Preserve Entrance

A photo of the front gates to the DuPage Forest Preserve and the Mayslake Peabody Mansion.

Outdoor Theatre

  • Follow the winding driveway in.
  • Park in either of the parking lots (on the left or the right) once you get to the traffic circle.
  • You’ll see the box office table set up at the driveway that is marked “authorized vehicles only” – come see us for your tickets!

Indoor Theatre

A map showing the Mayslake Estate from above, indicating parking, the theater entrance, the box office, and the chapel.

  • Follow the winding driveway in.
  • Park in the parking lot on the RIGHT of the traffic circle, closest to the buildings.
  • Follow the reddish brick pathway through the lawn and follow the signs.

Announcing the Retirement of Founding Executive Director David Rice & Ceasing Operations in 2023

Over two-and-a-half decades we have mounted over 80 productions, produced 14 world premieres, and 6 commissions. We have had more shows directed by women in the past 25 years than almost any other Equity theater in the Chicago area. We also led the way in opportunities for women designers, resulting in multiple Jeff Nominations and Awards for the many women who have worked here. Thank you all for your steadfast support through all these years. We will miss you!

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What the Critics Say…

"A perfect storm of theatre!”

"…as rich an emotional payoff as I’ve seen on stage this year.”

“As delightful a respite as one could hope for in the gloom days of winter!”

"...stays with you long after you leave the theatre ”

"Clever, intelligent, charming and entertaining!"

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The 2021-22 Season is sponsored by Susan & Alan Becker and Daniel Nowaczynski & Nancy Ziegler.

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