Sunday, August 19, 2012

Corn Stock Theatre Winter Playhouse 2012 -2013 Season


       The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later

Directed by Tim Wyman

September 28-30 & October 3-6, 2012
Our opening production presents a theatrical event – the return of the popular drama The Laramie Project, performed in repertoire with the new revisit to the subject – The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later. The two productions will be performed on alternate evenings – both will be presented on Sunday, September 30. Patrons may purchase tickets to one production, and will receive a 50% discount on price of a ticket to the second show. Season ticket holders may see both productions with their season ticket.
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Next to Normal
Directed by Robin Hunt
November 2-4 & 9-10, 2012
NEXT TO NORMAL is the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushed Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone). With a thrilling contemporary score, NEXT TO NORMAL is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other.
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Red
Directed by Victoria Kapanjie-Rians
January 11-13 & 18-19, 2013

Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Winner of the 2010 Tony Award.
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Directed by Rachel Wooden
February 8-10 & 15-16, 2013
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH brings theater alive with the pounding sounds of rock 'n' roll and the funny sad voicing of a painful past…it is also an adult, thought-provoking musical about the quest for individuality…the kind of Rocky Horror Picture Show-style event that may inspire a rabid cult following." —NY Times.
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Frost/Nixon
Directed by Ryan Campen
March 8-10 & 15-16, 2013

"Structured as a prize fight between two starkly ambitious men in professional crisis, FROST/NIXON makes it clear that the competitor who controls the camera reaps the spoils." —NY Times. "…ripe entertainment…The cheerily oblivious limey lightweight and the brooding, mortally wounded political animal: Austin Powers vs. Macbeth." —Washington Post. "…nails the political, media and cultural fever of that era…" —AisleSay.com.


WINTER PLAYHOUSE SEASON TICKETS are $50
Tickets for individual shows are $15/Adults, $10/Student for Musicals
$10/Adult; $7/Students for Non-Musicals
Season Tickets On Sale Now by Calling 309-676-2196



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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Trolley Tours

Peoria Historical Society TROLLEY TOUR: "Lincoln & the Civil War"

Follow Lincoln in Peoria and learn about Camp Peoria and Camp Lyon. Hear the stories of our Civil War veterans and visit the GAR Hall.

This tour tells the story of Lincoln’s visits to Peoria, the Civil War troops, and the camps where they trained. See the markers where the camps once stood. Visit Springdale Cemetery and see the final resting place of many of the Civil War veterans.
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Pay a short visit to the GAR Hall, built in 1909, and hear the story of Joseph Greenhut, one of the Whiskey Barons who provided much of the funding for the Hall.

The Trolley Tour runs every Friday in August (August 17, 24, 31) and October (October 5, 12, 19, 26)

Time: 10:30 A.M. (1½ hours)

The Tour leaves from Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water Street (near State St.), Peoria, IL. Parking is available across the street from Kelleher's.

For tickets, call (309) 673-6000.

Cost: $10 tour ticket purchased at Kelleher's Irish Pub plus $1 paid to trolley driver.

Seniors 65 and older ride the trolley FREE with proof of age and a regular ticket purchase.
 
 
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Monday, August 13, 2012

ICC Theater 2012 - 2013 Season

The ICC Theatre Program proudly announces the 2012-13 ICC theatre season.


"Rough Magic" - September 28 - October 7 - Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm - Sunday 2:30 pm

"Spooky Dog and the Teenage Gang Mysteries" - November 9 - November 18 - Tuesday through Saturday 7:30 pm - Sunday 2:30 pm


"Rashomon" - February 2 - March 3 - Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm - Sunday 2:30 pm


"Good Night Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)" - April 12 - April 21 - Tuesday through Saturday 7:30 pm - Sunday 2:30 pm


For tickets and information, call the ICC Theatre box office at (309) 694-5136



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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Peoria Players 2012 - 2013 Season



Peoria Players Theatre has previously announced its 2012-2013 season:


"9 To 5 - The Musical"  - Sept 7, 8,12, 13, 14, & 15 - 7:30 pm - Sept 9 & 16 - 2 pm


"Twelve Angry Men" - Oct 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 - (7:30 pm) - Oct 7 & 14 - (2 pm)


"A Christmas Carol - The Musical"  - Dec 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 & 15 - (7:30 pm) - Dec 9 & 16 (2 pm)


"Mame" - Feb 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & 9 - (7:30 pm) - Feb 3 & 10 - (2 pm)


"Godspell" - Mar 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 &23 - (7:30 pm) - Mar 17 & 24 - (2 pm)


"Fiddler On The Roof" - May 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11 - (7:30 pm) - May 4, 5 & 12 - (2 pm)


Season tickets are $90, and can be purchased through the Box Office at 309-688-4473


Special Events not included in season subscription:


"The Wedding Singer" - Aug 8, 9, 10 & 11 - (7:30 pm) - Aug 12 - (2 pm)

"A Ring-A-Ding-Ding New Year" - Dec 31 - (7:30 pm)

"Bus Stop" - Jun 6, 7 & 8 - (7:30 pm) - Jun 9 - (2 pm)


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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Bradley Theatre 2012 - 2013 Season

Bradley University Theatre has announced its 2012-2013 season:


"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" - Guest artist and House Theater of Chicago company member Tommy Rapley choreographs this musical by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn - Sept 20 - Sept 30

"Philadelphia Story" - a romantic comedy by Phillip Barry - Nov 8 - Nov 18

"A Raisin In The Sun"- Lorraine Hansberry's Pulitzer Prize winning play - Feb 28 - Mar 10

"One Third Of A Nation" - Guest artist Sean Graney of the Hypocrites Theatre of Chicago adapts and directs this production - Apr 11 - Apr 21

Season tickets are $45 for adults, $38 for seniors, $23 for students
and can be purchased through the Cultural Events Box Office at 309-677-2651



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