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Our Sponsors. As the premier non-profit professional theater in the western suburbs, First Folio’s mission is to present intimate productions of classic and contemporary works. By making our home in residence at Mayslake Peabody Estate, we create a unique theatrical experience that enriches the community.
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First Folio History. First Folio Theatre closed operations...
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First Folio Theatre is in its 25th season of bringing...
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Feb 7, 2023 · After more than 25 years in residence at the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, First Folio Theatre will sunset when its current show, “And Neither Have I Wings to Fly,” closes on ...
Mayslake Estate is nestled in the heart of the Mayslake Forest Preserve. It includes two theatrical venues, First Folio’s custom designed outdoor stage, where they perform summer Shakespeare-under-the-stars and the Event Hall located inside Mayslake Hall, the historic mansion located at the heart of the estate. Mayslake Hall was built by Francis Stuyvesant Peabody in … Continued
Feb 22, 2003 · First Folio Theatre will build its 2022-23 season on the grounds of the estate around the construction schedule. The Forest Preserve District is already planning new exhibits and programs for Mayslake Hall’s reopening in 2023, including an exhibit of Joel Sheesley’s paintings of the West Branch DuPage River.
Sep 28, 2015 · But since First Folio Theatre’s “The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story” is on its fifth outing at the Mayslake Peabody estate, the artists and crew have a sure handle on the demands […]
OAK BROOK, Ill. (March, 2022) – As theater continues to recover from the pandemic interruption, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) is overjoyed to announce its 2022-2023 season. First Folio has also announced that contrary to its original plans, this will be the final season for First Folio, which will end ...
