PLAN YOUR VISIT
WELCOME TO THE NORTH END!
The West Side Show Room is located at 1414 N Main Street in Rockford, IL near Veteran’s Memorial Circle in the historic North End.
BEER + WINE BAR
Our lobby opens 30 minutes prior to show time. Plan to arrive in time to find parking and enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer from WSSR’s bar, or at one of the restaurants nearby.
AFTER THE SHOW
Stay around after the show for talk-backs, cast meet and greets, music performances and much more.
PARKING
The West Side Show Room is located in Rockford’s historic North End at the intersection of 4 great neighborhoods: Signal Hill, Churchill’s Grove, Edgewater, and North End Square.
NORTH END COMMONS
PUBLIC PARKING LOT #31
Parking Lot #31 is the best parking option. Located directly behind The Norwegian, this free lot is adjacent to The West Side Show Room’s main entrance. Enter from this parking lot— there is no access from Main Street. Bear in mind that this lot can get very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
MIDLAND BANK
PUBLIC PARKING LOT #33
Another good parking option is the free Public Lot #33 by Midland Bank. If you park here, use the crosswalk at the roundabout, and proceed to the back of The West Side Show Room where our main entrance is located.
RESIDENTIAL STREET PARKING
If the public parking lots are full, there is free parking on the residential streets: Latham Place and King Street to the West, and Myott Avenue and Toner Avenue to the East. If you park on the streets, please be respectful of our neighbors— bear in mind that many of them do not have driveways and also park their car in the street.
RESTAURANTS
THE NORWEGIAN | 1402 N Main St
The Norwegian is a warm and welcoming eatery inspired by Scandinavian and International Cuisine. Fabulous cocktails compliment a season menu that changes weekly. Check out their evening hours and stop in before seeing a show at the WSSR!
PLUME | 1132 Auburn St
Plume offers a cozy, intimate dining experience with handmade pasta dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of Rome and Emilia-Romagna. The menu highlights seasonal, local ingredients with inventive pastas, small plates, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy refreshing spritz cocktails or craft drinks featuring Italian amaro on the beautiful outdoor patio, perfect for both casual nights out or romantic dinners.
The GOAT Pub and Grill | 1428 N Main St
The GOAT Pub and Grill in Rockford offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for gathering with friends and family. Their menu features a variety of hearty pub favorites, from burgers and wings to inventive daily specials. Enjoy craft beers, signature cocktails, and a laid-back vibe, whether you’re dining indoors or relaxing on the outdoor patio.
THE OLYMPIC TAVERN | 2327 N Main St
A North End favorite since 1945, The Olympic Tavern has EVERYTHING— from burgers to lobster tails, a great wine list and Rockford's best craft beer menu. (We’d order their ranch dressing by the pitcher if they’d let us). The Olympic Tavern is a quick drive from the theater up Main Street and makes a perfect post-show hangout.
THINGS TO DO
ROOTED | 1408 N Main St
Rooted started from selling succulents in thrifted containers at pop-up shops and quickly grew into selling vintage items– furniture, home decor, art, and glassware. In their brand new space next to the WSSR, Rooted has expanded to include food and beverages, curated vintage, artisan made goods, and more!
WINNIE NUTTER | 1410 N Main St
Hand Picked Vintage + Modern Clothing. Winnie Nutter offers a carefully curated selection of second-hand vintage and modern styles. Each piece is handpicked with the customer in mind, ensuring that every item will bring joy and inspiration to those who find it.
ROCKFORD BILLIARD CAFÉ | 1436 N Main St
Check out Rockford’s premier billiards hall with 16 tables and a full service pro shop. A short walk north of The West Side Show Room.
ACCESSIBILITY
FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES
WSSR offers an open single-level layout with push-button doors at the main entrance and at our wheelchair accessible restrooms.
The parking lot adjacent to our building contains six ADA parking spaces.
Our building is level throughout with smooth floors and wide hallways.
When reserving tickets, let us know your seating preference and we will do our best to accommodate you.
FOR SENSORY INFORMATION
Every show at the WSSR is different. For questions about specific performances please contact us for more information.
PERFORMANCE POLICIES
LATE SEATING
We overbook Public Access Tickets to make sure we can fill the house. Although we have never turned anyone away, please plan to arrive early to make sure you get a seat. If you arrive late you risk losing your seats.
If you are a WSSR Member, we will hold seats for you even if you are running late.
WAIT LIST
Even when we are “sold out” we often have seats that become available. If you’d like to get on our waitlist, arrive early in the night of the show and we’ll add your name to the list.
CHILDREN
While we typically produces plays that are interesting for adults, we think it’s a great idea to bring kids to the theater as soon as they are old enough to sit quietly and be interested in the performance. If you have any questions about the content of a particular play, please contact us.
Allowing your child to use a phone or tablet during a performance is not allowed. If your child becomes a distraction, you may be asked to step into the lobby.
WSSR is not appropriate for toddlers and infants.
PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING
Photos and videos are not allowed during shows because of copyright laws. Sorry. ☹️
TICKET EXCHANGES
To change your show time, you will need to cancel your tickets and reorder at the new time.
1) Go to tickets.wssr.org/self-service/wssr or click on "Manage Tickets" at the bottom of your confirmation email.
2) Cancel your order and then reserve tickets for the new date you want to attend.
If you need assistance, please contact us at: tickets@wssr.org
CANCELLATIONS
let us know as soon as possible by emailing tickets@wssr.org. We will schedule you for another day or pass your seat along to another party.
REFUNDS
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds on purchased tickets.