kinky boots

october 2023

kinky boots

october 2023

school oF rock

october 2022

mamma mia

september 2019

the pajama game

october 2017

billy elliot

october 2016

avenue q

october 2015

cats

october 2013

Finding Nemo
2025
Winter

Finding Nemo

Tickets on sale in December, 2024

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

February 08 - February 22, 2025
10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:00 PM
Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park
Ticket Sales
On Sale in December 2024!
Hunchback of Notre Dame In Concert
2025
Spring

Hunchback of Notre Dame In Concert

Tickets on sale in January, 2025

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical in concert.

March 28 - March 30, 2025
7:30 PM & 2:00 PM
McGrath Performing Arts Center
3424 Illinois Road, Wilmette
Ticket Sales
On Sale in January 2025!
Rent
2025
Summer

Rent

Tickets on sale in May, 2025

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

July 25 - August 3, 2025
7:30 PM & 2:00 PM
McGrath Performing Arts Center
3424 Illinois Road, Wilmette
Ticket Sales
On Sale in May 2025!

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Learn new skills before your next audition

Highland Park Players is pleased to offer amazing workshops designed to help you feel more comfortable in your dance auditions. At our workshops, we focus on learning choreography quickly, while creating a character and staying true to the story. These workshops are not cumulative - drop-ins are encouraged!

While there are no workshops currently available, please check back regularly and follow us on social media to be the first to know when we announce our next workshop!

Musical Theater Workshop
All Levels Welcome!
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Highland Park Players is a non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to enrich, educate and entertain our community by providing area residents with the opportunity to attend and participate in a superior theatre experience.

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virtual program

Disney Cabaret

Former Highland Park Players cast members come together to sing some of their favorite Disney songs in our first ever virtual cabaret.  Gather the entire family and enjoy a special treat from our family to yours.

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