Freedom Hall is set to open its doors this fall for another season of music, theater, and cultural performances at the Nathan Manilow Theatre, continuing a decades-long tradition of providing "top-quality" entertainment to the south suburbs.
Tickets for the 2025–26 season will go on sale on Friday, Sept. 5. Cultural Arts Supervisor Victor Blackful has stated that this year’s schedule is among the strongest the venue has ever offered.
“If you haven’t seen the lineup already, I suggest you visit FreedomHall.org and check it out because it’s amazing,” Blackful said. “While the past two years have been impressive, this year feels particularly special to me. And keep in mind, we’re just warming up for next year, which will mark Freedom Hall’s 50th anniversary.”
The season will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m., with a tribute to Frankie Beverly and Maze by the New York-based group, We Are One X-Perience. Blackful said other highlights include Chicago vocalist Chantay Savage, known for her rendition of “I Will Survive,” the return of Masters of Soul, a Nat King Cole Christmas performance, and local artist Keya Tremel from Homewood. He added that March will feature a special “Ladies Night” show in honor of Women’s History Month.
Freedom Hall, located at 410 Lakewood Blvd., serves as Park Forest’s cultural arts hub, featuring concerts, theatrical performances, lectures, and film screenings. Opened in 1976, the venue houses the Nathan Manilow Theatre, an "intimate" 287-seat space designed to foster a close connection between audiences and artists.
Blackful stressed that this intimacy sets the theatre apart.
“In this venue, you are up close and personal. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, and often, the artists walk right out into the audience, engaging with attendees, shaking hands, and conversing,” Blackful noted. “You can’t find that experience at many other theaters in the area.”
Ticket prices generally range from $45 to $65, with premium seating available for select shows at $75. Seniors aged 65 and older can receive discounts, and groups of ten or more are eligible for reduced rates. People can buy their tickets online or call Freedom Hall at 708-747-0580
For more information, visit https://freedomhall.org/.