Constructed out of Joliet limestone, the Dinner Theatre is a striking, historic atmosphere for dinner and a show.

Located on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, guests are greeted with our famous family hospitality, homemade meals and heartwarming musical productions. Lunch matinees and dinner shows are complimented by itineraries that include tours of our other historic properties, or excursions into Joliet's vibrant downtown. The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre welcomes groups with onsite motorcoach parking and handicap accessibilty.

December 2009

“White Christmas” —
Wednesday, December 2 & Wednesday, December 9 —
Join us for our annual holiday celebration, “White Christmas” is inspired by the classic film White Christmas, this spectacular holiday concert will take you on a musical journey from a World War II performance for the troops to the glamour of a Florida nightclub and finally the charm and simple beauty of a New England town. Christmas Eve In My Hometown , Home For The Holidays , Baby It’s Cold Outside & White Christmas are just a few of the classic songs performed in this magical revue. Complete with lavish costumes, original arrangements, comedy and plenty of sentiment, this cast proves that Christmas is a season to warm the heart and enrich the soul.

March 2010
Patty Waszak Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 16 & Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wear your green for this special engagement as Patty Waszak returns to the Chicagoland area to recharge your battery with St. Paddy’s Day entertainment! Complimented by a traditional Irish meal of cornbeef and cabbage, this variety show will feature your favorite Irish songs like “Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” and “ “Too Ta Loo Ra Loo Ra.” As with any Patty Waszak show audience participation is a must with sing-a-longs, dancing and an array of hilarious Irish flavored jokes.

April 2010
Frank Pisani’s Hollywood Legends Show
Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22, 2010
Hear the comedy of famous ac ts such as Jackie Mason, Liberace, Rodney Dangerfield, George Burns, Jimmy Durante and Frank's own hilarious Italian characterization, "Uncle Marco” as Frank Pisani takes the stage of the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre. During the show be treated to the sounds of popular singers such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, Bobby Vinton, of course Elvis and a special appearance by Marilyn Monroe.

May 2010
Chicago Rat Pack
Tuesday, May 11 & Wednesday, May 12, 2010
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! – Join us in welcoming the Chicago Rat Pack to the Estate Dinner Theatre for a second year. The Chicago Rat Pack remind us of the days when swing was the thing, broads were ring a ding ding, and nothing compared to the Copa Room at the Sands in Vegas. Don’t be a drag man, grab your doll or guy and come out to swing with the Chicago Rat Pack, baby! Their shows are based on the original performances by the Rat Pack circa the Villa Venice and Sands Days.