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Peoria Players Theatre
Peoria Players Theatre is the nation’s fourth longest consecutively-running community theatre, and the longest in the state of Illinois. Peoria Players originated on October 6, 1919 in Peoria, Illinois, with a one-act play by Oliphant Down entitled The Maker of Dreams and has been in continuous operation since. This feat was accomplished in spite of many obstacles – a depression, the construction of I-74, financial difficulties, and several venue changes. We typically perform six shows a year (four musicals, one comedy, and one drama), a special musical in June, our Summer Youth Theatre in August, and a holiday production in December. The mission of Peoria Players Theatre is as follows: 1) the promotion and presentation of live theatrical productions; 2) the study of the art of the theater; and 3) the encouragement of original dramatic works among it members. We encourage participation from many diverse segments of the community. For example, we have staged such shows as Children of a Lesser God, The Boys Next Door, Fences, The King and I, Fiddler on the Roof, Ragtime, and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, and we will continue to do so. It is our continuing goal to provide culturally inclusive live theatrical entertainment to our area, as well as give the many talented individuals in the area a creative outlet and the opportunity to perform and grow in a safe, artistically challenging environment.
 

2010-11 Season

 
Grease (August 5-8, 2010)
$15 adults, $10 patrons 18 & under
 
Frankenstein, A New Musical (September 10-12, 16-19, 2010)
$17 adults, $12 patrons 18 & under, on sale now
 
The Diary of Anne Frank (October 8-10, 14-17, 2010)
$12 adults, $9 patrons 18 & under, on sale September 27

White Christmas (December 10-12, 16-19, 2010)
$17 adults, $12 patrons 18 & under, on sale November 29

The Wizard of Oz (February 4-6, 10-13, 2011)
$17 adults, $12 patrons 18 & under, on sale January 24

The Women (March 11-13, 17-20, 2011)
$12 adults, $9 patrons 18 & under, on sale February 28

The Drowsy Chaperone (May 6-8, 12-15. 2011)
$17 adults, $12 patrons 18 & under, on sale April 25

Beehive The 60s Musical (June 2-5, 2011)
$17 adults, $12 patrons 18 & under, on sale May 6
 
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Peoria Players Website:  www.peoriaplayers.org