Petite Opera Productions

11/19/2025

Dear patrons, artists, donors and advocates: We will return! We just took a little vacation. Watch for info after the 2025 holidays. Thanks for your patience and dedication.

01/15/2025

to our devoted family of artists, patrons, friends and donors. Thank you for your incredible support during our 2024 Season. It was challenging, and exciting to re-establish ourselves. We are so excited that patrons are returning to live theatre and so pleased to have brought you 3 great productions-- , and , plus our signature fundraising event . We found ourselves a bit winded from our 2024 efforts, so plan to return to production in . Be on the lookout for exciting announcements!

12/14/2024

Thank you to all our patrons who relived that first with us through the eyes of Amahl and his three kingly night visitors! We are delighted to have brought you the this holiday season. for believing in us, and supporting us in our .
If you find it in your heart, please contribute to our 2024 Year-End fundraiser before Dec 31 to keep our efforts alive:
paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1263109

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12/05/2024

Oak Park Illinois, here we come! Thank you to and the for this great article about 's "Amahl and the Night Visitors" at 3PM SUN December 8, 2024 at First United Church of Oak Park.
Come check it out.

Petite Opera Productions is boldly going where it has never gone before – Oak Park.

12/05/2024

It's been 2 millennia since that first Christmas Eve, but you can live the first Christmas through the eyes of 10-year-old Amahl as presents its final performance of in at First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL. This touching story will restore your faith in miracles. And don't we all need that? Don't miss it.
December 8 at 3PM.
Reserve your tickets in advance via email or online purchase.
petiteopera.org/tickets
Tickets may also be purchased via cash, personal check or credit card (convenience fee applies for cards) at the door starting at 2PM SUN Dec 8.

11/26/2024

Petite Opera Productions excitedly announces it is bringing its final performance of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" to First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St, !

The story of a star, three kings, a poor widow, her crippled son and a Christmas miracle, "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is a heartwarming holiday opera where a mischievous boy, three wise kings, and a dash of magic collide on their journey to find the Christ child. Expect miracles, laughter, and a lesson in generosity that’s perfect for the whole family.

Northwest suburban audiences raved about this production, with its' fantastic cast and "larger than life" kings (courtesy of Scenic Designer and Puppeteer, Miguel Lopez Lemus).

Petite Opera Productions’ Stage Director Cathy Dunn and Set Designer Miguel Lopez Lemus give a whole new dimension to this
delightful classic using puppetry that brings new meaning to the term “larger than life”.

Just like Amahl, you, too, will experience the transformation of giving.

December 8 marks the final performance of Petite Opera Productions 2024 "Phoenix Season", and the end of its 17th year serving the Chicagoland area.

3:00 PM First United Church of Oak Park, at 848 Lake St, Oak Park IL

Reserve tickets or purchase online at petiteopera.org/tickets

11/23/2024

Petite Opera Productions production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is something to behold and enjoy! See three "larger than life" kings as they follow the star, an amazing internal battle against greed versus good, an imaginative 10-year-old boy who experiences a miracle, an embroiled faceoff between the King's Page and Amahl, and an amazing dance by Amahl's shepherd villagers. Come and see this amazing and touching holiday classic in today at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 PM. It's start your holiday season right!

11/22/2024

Attention ! Dont’t miss one of only 3 performances left in your backyard of by your hometown professional company . If you haven’t seen a Petite Opera show before, you’ll be blown away by the quality of this cast and the incredible production concept of Cathy Dunn and Miguel Lopez Lemus.

Celebrate the as experienced by a 10-year-old boy just before the first Christmas Eve.

7:30pm Nov 22 and Nov 23
3:00pm Nov 24

And coming to Dec 8 at 3:00pm.

Petiteopera.org/productions/amahl-and-the-night-visitors/

Petiteopera.org/tickets

11/16/2024

Tonight is opening night for Petite Opera Productions' in . Get into the with this holiday classic tale of a star, three kings, a poor widow, her crippled son and a Christmas Miracle! We can all use a fun, uplifting show, and this is just the ticket!

Opening weekend
SAT Nov 16 at 7:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/915041629988934/915049416654822?active_tab=about

SUN Nov 17 at 3:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/915041629988934/915049416654822?active_tab=about

306 S Prospect Ave (at Crescent Ave), Park Ridge IL 60068

Tickets: petiteopera.org/tickets
Show info: petiteopera.org/productions/amahl-and-the-night-visitors/

11/07/2024

Got ? Need ? Who doesn't need a little right now? Petite Opera Productions upcoming production of is just what the doctor ordered.

Go to all six EVENTS on our page to see times, locations and details.

11/02/2024

If you need something uplifting after all of the fall fatigue, bring the family to see this wonderful holiday show by Petite Opera Productions - . It will reignite your belief in the spirit of hope, and peace.

Nov 16-24 in Park Ridge (St Mary's St. Mary's Episcopal Church_, and Dec 8 in Oak Park (First United Church of Oak Park
Event detail information include in Facebook Events.
facebook.com/petiteopera/