Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2025/26 season with the love letter to a country music icon Always…Patsy Cline, created and originally directed by Ted Swindley. Experience this timeless tale of friendship, heartache and country music, directed by Scott Weinstein, June 11 – August 3, 2025 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7pm.
Featuring 27 of Patsy Cline’s biggest hits including “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Walkin’ After Midnight,” this is the ultimate love letter to one of the most celebrated and influential performers of the 20th century. Based on a true story, Always…Patsy Cline centers on the friendship between Cline and Louise Seger, a fan from Houston. After meeting at a honky-tonk in 1961, the two struck up a friendship that continued via letter-writing until the singer’s tragic death years later. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”
Aja Alcazar, last seen as June Carter in Drury Lane’s hit production of Ring of Fire, will star as the iconic Patsy Cline. Bri Sudia will star as her penpal fan and friend, Louise Seger.
The creative team for Always…Patsy Cline includes: Scott Weinstein (director), Chuck Mead (music direction), Colette Pollard (scenic design), Emily N. Brink (costume design), Lee Fiskness (lighting design), Leland Plumridge (sound designer), Cassie Schillo (properties design), and Casie Morell (production stage manager).
Always…Patsy Cline will be presented at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, June 11 – August 3, 2025. Single tickets go on April 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. and will be available by phone at (630) 530-0111 or online at www.drurylanetheatre.com. Groups of 10 or more can receive special group pricing.
Fact Sheet / Always…Patsy Cline
Title: Always…Patsy Cline
Based on a True Story
Created and originally
directed by Ted Swindley
Directed by: Scott Weinstein
Cast: Aja Alcazar (Patsy Cline), Bri Sudia (Louise Seger)
Creatives: Chuck Mead (music director), Colette Pollard (scenic designer), Emily Brink
(costume designer), Lee Fiskness (lighting designer), Leland Plumridge, (sound designer), Cassie Schillo (properties designer), Casie Morell (production stage manager)
Dates: June 11 - August 3, 2025
Press Opening: Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7pm
Schedule:
- Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m.
- Thursdays: 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Fridays: 7:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Drury Lane Theatre at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace
Tickets:
Tickets range from $75 - $150
Group discounts available to groups of 10 or more
Dining and show packages available
Senior discounts available
Box Office:
100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace; (630) 530-0111; Monday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm or visit DruryLaneTheatre.com
Season and Membership Information
The 2025/2026 season opens with the Chicago premiere of The Da Vinci Code (April 9 – June 1, 2025), followed by a love letter to a country music icon in Always…Patsy Cline (June 11 - August 3, 2025); the riveting thriller Dial M for Murder (September 3 - October 26, 2025); the divine feel-good musical comedy Sister Act (November 12, 2025 - January 11, 2026) and the exhilarating music of the Miami Sound Machine in On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan (January 28 - March 22, 2026).
Drury Lane Theatre’s performance schedule for the 2025/2026 season is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Lock in your seats for a season of spectacular theatre with Drury Lane’s new Membership Program! Members have exclusive access to uniquely tailored benefits designed to enrich their Drury Lane experience, all at a cost savings of more than 50% off single ticket prices. Membership includes Tier One seating for all five Drury Lane Theatre productions, free ticket exchanges, dedicated dining credits at Lucille Restaurant, exclusive event invitations, Member pre-sales and unlimited single ticket discounts. Membership prices range from $229.25 - $260.75. For more information, visit DruryLaneTheatre.com.
Group tickets start at $45 and Student group tickets start at just $35. On-site dining is available at Lucille Restaurant with convenient pre-show or post-show prix fixe menus. To book a group of 10 people or more, call Group Services at 630-570-7272 or email Groups@DruryLane.com.
Gift certificates to Drury Lane can be purchased in any denomination, never expire, and can be used for performances, at Lucille Restaurant or for Drury Lane Events. Gift certificates can be purchased online at drurylanetheatre.com/gift-certificates or by calling the box office.
Dining and Special Events
Excellence isn’t limited to the stage at Drury Lane! Before or after the show, theatergoers can indulge in delicious onsite dining at Lucille Restaurant featuring seasonal pre-fixe menus and an elevated atmosphere to complete their experience. Boasting over a century of collective expertise in hospitality, the dedicated team ensures that you will be cared for with freshly prepared meals, handcrafted cocktails, and exceptional service. At Drury Lane, everything is in one place, so you will never be late for your performance.
About Drury Lane Theatre
Built from scratch. Built in Oakbrook. Built for you.
Founded by Anthony DeSantis over 70 years ago, Drury Lane remains a family-run organization under the leadership of President Kyle DeSantis. Drury Lane Theatre continues as a major force in the Chicagoland theatre scene, producing world-class theatre in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading actors, directors, and creative minds. Drury Lane Theatre produces the highest quality theatrical experience that immerses and supports artists and audiences in the exploration of what it means to be human and to experience the transcending power of the performing and visual arts. Drury Lane strives to create an environment in which every individual or group is welcomed, respected, supported, valued and able to fully experience and participate in this transformative art form.
The theatre has staged more than 2,000 productions and has been nominated for over 360 Joseph Jefferson Awards. Drury Lane proudly employs thousands of professional actors, musicians, designers, and crew members to entertain upwards of nine million audience members and counting.