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Hinsdale South students stage Shrek the Musical Nov. 19–22

By Hinsdale Journal staff · November 11, 2026 · 1 min read

A bright spotlight shines down on an empty stage with red curtains. — A spotlight illuminates an empty stage framed by red velvet curtains. AI-generated illustration / Surround Sound Media

Hinsdale South High School students take the stage for four performances of Shrek the Musical starting Thursday, Nov. 19, in Darien.

The show runs through Sunday, Nov. 22. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 7 p.m. A Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m.

The entire cast, crew and orchestra are current Hinsdale South students, according to the school's drama ticket page. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for students through 12th grade. All seating is general admission, and tickets are available at the door for every show.

District 86 is also hosting a guided tour of the Hinsdale South building on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. Visitors can walk the school and hear about planned building upgrades, according to the school's Oct. 29 newsletter. The tour starts one hour before the Saturday evening performance.

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