It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”

The performance on Thursday, October 7th will have open captions for those who are hard of hearing.

It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”

The performance on Thursday, October 7th will have open captions for those who are hard of hearing.

It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”

The performance on Thursday, October 7th will have open captions for those who are hard of hearing.

It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”

The performance on Thursday, October 7th will have open captions for those who are hard of hearing.

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”

The performance on Thursday, October 7th will have open captions for those who are hard of hearing.

It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”

The performance on Thursday, October 7th will have open captions for those who are hard of hearing.

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

“Inherit the Wind”, the timeless drama depicting issues of science and faith and how society grapples with these controversies, is an imaginative dramatization of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial”. In this landmark trial, high school teacher John Scopes was tried for violating a Tennessee law forbidding the teaching of “…the simian descent of man.” The question of evolution versus creationism is still one that elicits strong feelings. In this play, the arguments are presented in the dramatic setting of a courtroom. “What’s on trial here is not Evolution; it’s Freedom of Speech!”: so states lead defense counsel Colonel Henry Drummond.

Directed and adapted by Edith Barnard, the play will feature performances by Judge Jim Shadid, Phil Luciano, Gene Pratt, Mitch Gilfillan, Kathryn Eissfeldt, Judge Mike McCuskey and many more talented Central Illinois actors. Wes Sedrel will direct The Hillsboro Band. The Giant Screen Slides are created by Duffy Armstrong Farrell.

The production, presented by Peoria Area Reader’s Theater Ensemble and the Peoria Riverfront Museum, will benefit Prairie State Legal Services.

The theater will open 30 minutes prior to the performances so that audiences can converse with the cast who will be in character. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Saturday evening for the 7:30 performance and at 3 p.m. on Sunday for the 3:30 performance.

Written by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Show Dates/Times: October 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and October 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

“Inherit the Wind”, the timeless drama depicting issues of science and faith and how society grapples with these controversies, is an imaginative dramatization of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial”. In this landmark trial, high school teacher John Scopes was tried for violating a Tennessee law forbidding the teaching of “…the simian descent of man.” The question of evolution versus creationism is still one that elicits strong feelings. In this play, the arguments are presented in the dramatic setting of a courtroom. “What’s on trial here is not Evolution; it’s Freedom of Speech!”: so states lead defense counsel Colonel Henry Drummond.

Directed and adapted by Edith Barnard, the play will feature performances by Judge Jim Shadid, Phil Luciano, Gene Pratt, Mitch Gilfillan, Kathryn Eissfeldt, Judge Mike McCuskey and many more talented Central Illinois actors. Wes Sedrel will direct The Hillsboro Band. The Giant Screen Slides are created by Duffy Armstrong Farrell.

The production, presented by Peoria Area Reader’s Theater Ensemble and the Peoria Riverfront Museum, will benefit Prairie State Legal Services.

The theater will open 30 minutes prior to the performances so that audiences can converse with the cast who will be in character. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Saturday evening for the 7:30 performance and at 3 p.m. on Sunday for the 3:30 performance.

THE STORIES:

SURE THING. Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas on the way to falling in love.

THE PHILADELPHIA presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into “a Philadelphia,” a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for.

VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber’s axe he’s discovered in his head.

THE STORIES:

SURE THING. Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas on the way to falling in love.

THE PHILADELPHIA presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into “a Philadelphia,” a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for.

VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber’s axe he’s discovered in his head.

Winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

THE STORIES:

SURE THING. Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas on the way to falling in love.

THE PHILADELPHIA presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into “a Philadelphia,” a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for.

VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber’s axe he’s discovered in his head.

Winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

Winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

Winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

The midnight madness returns to Peoria Players for the annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The actors will perform onstage while the movie plays on the big screen. Bring your props and dress as your favorite character. The doors will open at 11:30 pm each night, and the show will begin at midnight. Tickets will be on sale October 3.

Winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

The midnight madness returns to Peoria Players for the annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The actors will perform onstage while the movie plays on the big screen. Bring your props and dress as your favorite character. The doors will open at 11:30 pm each night, and the show will begin at midnight. Tickets will be on sale October 3.

Winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

The midnight madness returns to Peoria Players for the annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The actors will perform onstage while the movie plays on the big screen. Bring your props and dress as your favorite character. The doors will open at 11:30 pm each night, and the show will begin at midnight. Tickets will be on sale October 3.

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!

This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped.

On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

For access to the full 2022-23 Ameren Illinois Broadway In Peoria Series, become a Season Member today!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2022: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 2022: 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5, 2022: 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2022: 1 p.m.

Sunday,November 6, 2022: 6:30 p.m.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 100 minutes, No Intermission

Elf Jr is coming to you live on stage! This fun holiday film live on stage with Buddy the Elf along with musical numbers that brings the holiday spirit to life! Join us at ICC Performing Arts Center and the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts this November and December! More info and tickets at nitschtheatrearts.org