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Elmhurst’s Community Theatre
Now entering its 14th season

ECT provides a unique experience in all aspects of live theatre by promoting a supportive and positive learning environment.

Auditioned chorus with full professional orchestra and pro soloists

Classical dance technique for all ages and home of the Elmhurst Dance Theatre.

Auditioned choral organization for 5th-12th grade girls and men over 18 years of age.

A premier educational theatre company in Hinsdale offering full scale productions and classes.

Beyond Center Stage is a performing arts academy providing classes & lessons in dance, music, and theatre.

Surrounding our Community with Music since 1954

Excellent dance instruction in many styles, early childhood through adult.

High quality instrumental and vocal instruction plus community performance opportunities

Impact Dance Company provides dance instruction, competition and performance opportunities

It is more than just about dance, it is about the entire experience!

The ESO ignites lifelong engagement with music through high-caliber performance, innovative programming, and community collaboration.

BAMtheatre is a youth theatre organization that provides professional training and performance opportunities!

Making Irish dance fun and rewarding since 1982

Offering high quality training and dedicated to excellence in dance.

Yesfest is an annual arts festival celebrating all the art Elmhurst has to offer.

York Drama inspires students and brings community together to experience cutting edge theatre in an inspiring medium.

Musical theater classes and camps for kids ages 3-15 years.

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LLC purchase of 1st Street

Ron Johnson September 19, 2019

Today, the Elmhurst-First LLC announced its purchase of a property on behalf of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA), furthering plans for ECPA…

Today, the Elmhurst-First LLC announced its purchase of a property on behalf of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA), furthering plans for ECPA to establish a performing arts center in downtown Elmhurst.

The property, 109-119 First Street, is directly across from the Elmhurst Metra station, and considered a strategic location due to its centrality within downtown Elmhurst, accessibility and visibility from public transportation. Additionally, the center-of-town location is expected to bring positive economic impact to restaurants, bars and businesses as projected in the Feasibility and Economic Impact Study conducted jointly between ECPA and the City of Elmhurst.

“I’ve been saying this all along, and now it’s even more true – a performing arts center in Elmhurst will be one of the crown jewels of this city,” said Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley. “I am personally excited about the potential that ECPA has in store for us.”

The effort to understand the viability of a downtown performing arts center began in 2016 when a group of professionals with a common vision developed an interest survey and business plan. They brought experience in theater management, commercial real estate, performing arts and business to the newly formed ECPA, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization in the state of Illinois.

Feasibility studies, individual donors, corporate sponsors, volunteers and community support, have advanced this initiative to this exciting stage, securing a location for the theatre.

“This is a significant milestone in ECPA’s initiative to bring a performing arts center to the heart of Elmhurst,” commented Tom Marcucci, former Mayor of Elmhurst and current ECPA Board Member. “We have done the research and know that building this center will be financially stable.”

One of the members of the Elmhurst-First LLC and local business owner Willis G. Johnson commented, “We are pleased to be a part of the advancement of the ECPA project for Elmhurst and the surrounding suburbs. This investment in our community will help ensure we cultivate local talent and will add a new cultural component to Elmhurst’s vibrant arts and entertainment offerings.” Willis and his wife Shirley own Elmhurst’s York Theater and Tivoli Enterprises Inc/Classic Cinemas.

The next important phase involves design, construction planning and a capital campaign. The capital campaign will target fundraising through large donors including opportunities for naming rights, grants and individual donations.

The First Street building will retain its current retail and residential space for the next four to five years during the planning and capital campaign.

For more information on ECPA email ecpaelmhurst@gmail.com

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Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts plans $30 million theater across from Metra station

Ron Johnson May 6, 2019

We’ve been mentioned in the Chicago Tribune, check out the article below: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/news/ct-dob-elmhurst-performing-arts-center-tl-0404-story.html

We’ve been mentioned in the Chicago Tribune, check out the article below:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/news/ct-dob-elmhurst-performing-arts-center-tl-0404-story.html

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