Oil Lamp Theater

1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, USA

Address:	1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, USA
Phone:	+1 847-834-0738
Site:	oillamptheater.org
Rating:	4.9

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Barbara Nicholson

This small, cozy, professional theater is utterly unique! Located in downtown Glenview, you walk into a comfy, old fashioned living room. You are greeted, introduced, and treated to candy, cookies, and hot apple cider. If you bring wine or other beverage, its opened and served to you free of charge. You kind of wonder - wheres the theater? Well, just through a side door, theres a 60-seat theater (no bad seats in this place), and stage. The play (a pulitzer-prize winner) was terrific, thanks to the perfectly cast professional actors and director. At intermission, you go into the living room lobby for a short (5 minute) break - enough time to grab a drink for the next act, a cookie and some candy - but not too long. Ive never felt so welcomed in a theater before! In fact, we came back to see the play the next day! (and theres a parking lot right next door). Come and see - you wont regret it! Now, its a year since I wrote this review - and its gotten BETTER!!! Please dont miss this theater, or its terrific shows. Most recent I saw (last night) was Murderers - a dark comedy, not to be missed. I havent missed a show at this theater since I discovered it. Besides the professional theater, it is a warm and welcoming place.

David McDonald

Great community Theater - in the heart of Glenview. We have seen several shows there and the most recent "Dining Room" lived up to our expectations. This show is 18 vignetts all set in the dining room. The cast did a wonderful job changing roles throughout the play. The theater is small and cozy, but that adds to the ambiance. We have also seen other plays like the wonderful "Father of the Bride," "Bleacher Bums" and who could forget "Sylvia"

Charlie Dietz

The venue is delightful.....its more like going to a fancy, intimate bar (BYOB), having a drink and some provided snacks, and then stepping into a small theater to enjoy a well-presented play. The extended family and I will be back for the next play, for sure. Highly recommended.

Scott Soloway

I just saw BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at the Oil Lamp theater. The Oil Lamp is a cozy little community theater that seats about 60 and has a charming lobby area. The show was great...Neil Simon performed very well. I would definitely attend a show at this theater again.

Mrs. American Dream Maker

My mother-in-law treated us to Moms Out Loud and it was an absolute BLAST!!! I laughed... I cried... I totally loved every minute of this! It was a very enjoyable experience and I cant wait to come back!

Galia Izenberg

Amazing acting! Cant believe its a small local Theater. We went to see Motherhood out loud and were amazed!! Definitely coming back for more shows!

Gail Eisenberg

I went to see the play Never A Bridesmaid at Oil Lamp theater. It was a great production. I loved the venue. The theater is very warm and inviting.

Mary Bell

My garage looks absolutely beautiful the way you guys performed it was unbelievable keep up the good work .

Scott Lothian

A true treasure in Glenview. Thank you for your dedication to entertain the common man (and woman) :-)

Eric Levin

Great local theater. Bring a bottle of wine! Its BYOB and you can bring your drink into the show.

Jim Pokorny

One of the most original and creative theaters in the North Shore.