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Plan Your Visit

The resources you need for an unforgettable experience!

The Theater

Seating

  • Seating is reserved in advance

  • There are 60 available seats located in the theater

  • The chairs are cushioned, have high backs, but no armrest.

  • The chairs are located on ascending risers, two rows per riser.

  • The theater is proscenium style, meaning that the stage is located directly in front of all the seating.

  • Row AA is counter-height padded bar stools with backs

Accessibility 

  • Accessible parking is available in the parking lot located directly west of the theater.

  • There are no steps to come into the theater

  • Accessible seating is available and must be mentioned upon check out to ensure area is available. (A1 & A2)

  • Hearing Loop system is provided; connecting any hearing aid, cochlear implant, or receiver with a telecoil. This provides an assisted hearing experience without sacrificing sound quality. We can also provide up to 6 headphones to patrons upon request.

Bar/Beverages

  • NO outside beverages are permitted

  • Our full bar is open1-hour before shows and during intermission

  • Patrons may bring purchased drinks in the theater during the show

Policies

Familiarize yourself with Oil Lamp Theater's policies HERE.

Tour the theater

Note: Virtual tour is from 2015. Facilities have been updated.

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Dining & Shops

Restaurants:


Gusto Italiano
Smetana
Grandpa's
Hackney's On Lake

Quick Bites:


Jimmy John's

The Grind
Forza Meats
Straw & Bubbles

Shops:


Antiques & Porcelain by GK
Misericordia Sweet Shoppe
Twisted Trunk

Directions

Where we're located:

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Nestled in the heart of Downtown Glenview, Oil Lamp Theater invites you to discover its charming venue that brings the magic of live theater to this vibrant community.

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Address: 1723 Glenview Road  Glenview, IL 60025

From Chicago

  1. Take I-94 W/ Edens Expy N toward Milwaukee

  2. Take EXIT 35, Old Orchard Road

  3. Turn left onto Old Orchard Road

  4. Turn right onto Harms Road

  5. Turn left onto Glenview Road

  6. The theater will be located on your left, just past Waukegan Road.

Public Transit

Take Milwaukee District/ North (MD-N) Metra Line (Use Glenview Station NOT Glen of North Glenview). The theater is located 3 blocks east of the train station. 

Parking

  • Complimentary Valet at Jackman & Co. - Evenings Only. Kiosk directly in front of Jackman & Co. (next to theatre). Present ticket confirmation and time returning. Please arrive extra early. 

  • Accessible Parking: Spaces available in lot west of the theater (facing Jackman & Co.).

  • On Street Parking: North and South Side of Glenview Rd. (In front of the theater)

  • Overflow Parking:

  • 1.) Chase Bank lot on River Dr. (ONLY when the bank is closed).

  • 2.) Street parking heading North on Waukegan Road (Starts at 6pm).


NO PARKING/TOW ZONE:
DO NOT PARK IN THE JIMMY JOHNS LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE THEATER—you will be towed.

From the North

  1. Take 1-94 E/ Tri State Tollway S toward Indiana

  2. Keep right to take 1-294 S/Tri State Tollway S toward Indiana/O’Hare

  3. Take the Willow Road exit

  4. Keep left to the ramp to Northbrook/Glenview

  5. Turn left onto Willow Road

  6. Turn right onto Landwehr Road

  7. Turn left onto West Lake Avenue

  8. Turn right onto Shermer Road

  9. Take the 2nd left onto Glenview Road

  10. The theater will be on your right in about a mile before Waukegan Road.

From the East

  1. Take W Golf Road

  2. Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

  3. Turn right onto Glenview Road

  4. The theater will be on your right. before Waukegan Road.

From the West

  1. Take E Golf Road/ IL-58

  2. Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

  3. Turn right onto Glenview Road

  4. The theater will be on your right beforeWaukegan Road.

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