Raue Center For The Arts — Attraction in Crystal Lake

Dangerous stairs & uncomfortable seats in the back theater area - One star for the fact that we were wedged in a "small back theater" area not the main auditorium a week after mother's day weekend. We were made to sit in very uncomfortable metal rigid thinly padded table chairs for the duration. I went to the chiropractor two days after to fix my back. We were in closely packed rows for a viewing of the elephant man. The most notable thing was how dangerous it was to climb a set of wooden makeshift stairs in the the dark that made the transition from the back of the main auditorium into this second theater area. The stairs barely had a railing on one side. I'm not sure if it was customers or employees who were trying to help people transition the stairs without falling. People were using their cell phones as flashlights to illuminate the dark dangerous wooden steps. I witnessed one patron fall off the steps as the crowd was exiting the play. That area needs to be addressed it's a blatant...

We recently had the pleasure of attending Frozen Jr. at the Raue Center, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. The talent on stage was truly impressive—every actor and actress brought energy, heart, and professionalism to their roles, creating a performance that was both captivating and emotionally engaging.

What made the evening even more special was sharing it with my 4-year-old daughter. She was mesmerized—not only by the show itself but also by the beauty and charm of the theater. The Raue has a classic, intimate feel that makes every seat in the house feel close to the action, and its warm, inviting atmosphere left a lasting impression on her. She’s already asking when we can come back, and honestly, I’m wondering the same.

This was our first show at the Raue, but it certainly won’t be our last. It's a true gem in the community, and we’re grateful to have such high-quality, family-friendly theater so...

My 7 yr old experienced injustice at the Raue Center School for the Arts. It has taken me months to be able to stomach writing a very limited review because of privacy issues but my son was subjected to inappropriate behaviors by two teenage boys. There were witnesses to these offenses at which point where Not visited. My son did not receive an apology from his offenders which is what I was seeking when I brought this matter to their attention. I was indirectly encouraged to withdraw from the program then soon after directly told my son was released from the program by 3 of the directors. Their reasoning was that my sons talkative disposition disrupted their lessons and that, “because of what you shared with us; it’s best we keep all parties separated as the recent turn of events creates an additional liability.” So know that if your child has ADD they will refer to them as a...