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On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is joined by Chip Joyce, director of the upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Peoria Players Theatre.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production of Big Fish with director Chip Joyce.

Greg and Dan talked to Blake Stubbs about Peoria Players' upcoming performances of The Play That Goes Wrong from March 8th - 10th and 14th - 17th.  Stubbs portrays the character, Chris, as the cast of The Murder at Haversham Manor prepare for opening night until things go from bad to utterly disastrous… This hilarious Broadway play is known for its classic take on the murder mystery and is full of mania.  Visit peoriaplayers.org or call 309-688-4473 for tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with actor Caleb Johnson about the upcoming production of 'Something Rotten!' at Peoria Players Theatre.

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Shanna Shipman to preview the collaboration between Peoria Players Theatre and the Peoria Area Performing Arts School (PAPAS) for the annual holiday production of A Jolly Holiday Adventure. Formerly known as the “Holiday Special,” Jolly Holiday Adventure features singing, dancing, and holiday cheer along with a special storyline for a new Central Illinois family tradition for years to come.  Performances are December 15 - 17. Visit peoriaplayers.org for tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats about Peoria Players Theatre's production of "Jekyll & Hyde The Musical" with assistant director Jake Van Hoorn.

Nicki Haschke joins The Greg and Dan Show to promote the Peoria Players Theatre Trivia Night at Pour Bros. Taproom on Thursday, June 22nd. Hang out with Peoria Players for a night of witty fun, delicious food from Slow Hand Craft BBQ, and drinks! Check-in is at 5:30 PM and Trivia starts at 7:00 PM. Participation is $20/person or $120/table of 8. Register online at peoriaplayers.org or call 309-688-4473 to participate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Madison Boedecker and Jarod Hazzard about Peoria Player's upcoming production of the Tony nominated musical "The Wedding Singer,” directed by Robin Hunt.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, January 20th. You'll hear a check in with US Senator Dick Durbin, plus on this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce talks about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

In today's episode, you'll hear how the growing reputation of Peoria's Louisville Slugger complex is positively impacting the Greater Peoria economy. And US Senator Dick Durbin weighs in on the possibility of a federal government debt default. Plus, on this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce talks about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Director Chip Joyce joins WCBU's Jody Holtz to talk about Peoria Players Theatre's upcoming production of 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'.

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Bryan Blanks, Co-Director of the Peoria Players Theatre's Holiday Special, to talk about the annual collaboration with Peoria Area Performing Arts Studio (PAPAS) on December 16th and 17th at 7:30 PM and December 18th at 2 PM at The Waterhouse.  Holiday Special features current and former students from PAPAS along with some of Peoria Players' finest talents. The show includes selections from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Dean Martin, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, you'll hear about an Andy Warhol inspired fashion show reveal coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum that was lead by children. And author Steven Streight explains how Peoria was at the forefront of the bicycling industry back in the 1890s. And on this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.

In today's episode, you'll hear part two of WCBU's local theatre coverage during an extended edition of Out and About. Jenn Gordon is joined by Nicki Haschke from Peoria Players Theatre, Chip Joyce from Corn Stock Theatre, and Nona Buster from the Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin to talk about how these theatres survived the pandemic, what the future looks like for them, and what they need from the community to keep live local theatre strong in Greater Peoria.

In today's episode, Former U-S Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst provides his take on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. And a new musical coming to Peoria Players Theatre in March focuses on amplifying the voices and showing the diversity within Greater Peoria's Hispanic community. Plus, a Peoria native led a project documenting the oral history of the Coronavirus in Illinois, and you'll hear about the findings.

Greg and Dan speak with Bryan Blanks, Director of the Little Shop of Horrors at Peoria Players Theatre, about the upcoming performances of this beloved musical premiering from September 9th to the 18th. Bryan details the process of creating the iconic plant from the show and bringing it to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the Peoria Fire Department's new Fire Station 4 at the corner of Western and Howett. And a Peoria native is planting in the River City to film his debut feature film on 16mm celluloid film. Plus on Out and About, Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

On this week's episode of Out and About Jill Moritz from Peoria Players Theatre joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about the upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors".

Howard Gorman and Shannon Johnson stop by The Greg and Dan Show to promote Remembering Janis Joplin, an overview of Joplin's life and career, at the Peoria Players Theatre on July 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 PM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Willis Barber and Jada Davis from Community Children's Theatre join host Jenn Gordon to talk about their current production Disney's Aladdin, Jr. based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for young performers and their audience! Featuring a cast of over 60, the show runs July 6 through July 10 at Peoria Players Theatre. For more information or to purchase your tickets visit cctil.booktix.com

Jimmy Ulrich, the director of Mamma Mia, joins Greg and Dan to talk about the show's premiere at Peoria Players Theatre on May 13th at 7:30 pm including how to purchase tickets for musically-fun show! Peoria Players' "Mamma Mia" appears on May 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 pm then at 2:00 pm on May 15th and the 22nd.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Chip Joyce to talk about the Peoria Players Theatre's production of the musical “Sweet Charity.” With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon, Sweet Charity is a tender, poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or rather, misadventures in the ways of love encountered by the gullible and guileless lady known as Charity Hope Valentine - "the lady of the evening" who always gives her heart, and her earnings, to the wrong man. “Hey Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and “There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This” are just some of the well-known songs from this classic. The musical opens at Peoria Players Theatre tonight and continues with weekend performances through April 3. For tickets and information visit Peoria Players Theatre.

Chip Joyce joins The Greg and Dan Show to promote the upcoming performances of the musical Sweet Charity at Peoria Players Theatre from March 25th – April 3rd.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by Travis Olson to talk about Peoria Players current production, The SpongeBob Musical. Unabashedly optimistic and surprisingly inspirational, the show is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, and includes original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, They Might Be Giants, David Bowie and many more. The show runs February 4 - 6 and February 9 - 12 at Peoria Players Theatre. For tickets and more information visit Peoria Players Theatre.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Alison Meuth joins Jenn Gordon to talk about Peoria Players' production of “Little Women – The Musical." The show is directed by Peggy Breaux Hupp and runs from Sept 10 – 12 and Sept 15 – 19 at Peoria Players Theatre.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Gil Kramer and Belle Hardy join host Jenn Gordon to talk about The Community Children's Theatre's production of Big Fish – The Musical. The show runs from July 15th through July 18th at Peoria Players Theatre with in-person as well as live stream tickets available. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Community Children's Theatre.

Nicki Haschke is the theatre manager extraordinaire of Peoria Players Theatre. Nicki writes grants, does graphic design, and runs the day-to-day operations of PPT. Nicki does a bit of everything! Her connection with Peoria theatre runs deep as she has grown up in the Peoria area and works tirelessly to make Peoria Players all that it has the potential to be. Today on Peoria Theatre People, Nicki and Sarah discuss everything from the Normies to PPT's 2018 record-breaker "Mamma Mia!" to Nicki's love of Halloween (the movie and the holiday) and cats. Check out Peoria Players Theatre's social media accounts and website linked below to get an update on their recent 2021 season announcements and exciting upcoming opportunity with Industry Training Ground!Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate, leave a review, and hit subscribe!Peoria Players TheatrePeoria Players Theatre website Peoria Players Theatre InstagramPeoria Players Theatre FacebookPeoria Players Theatre TwitterPeoria Theatre People Social MediaPeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre People Facebook

Long-time Peoria television anchor Garry Moore joins the show to talk about the impact Dr. Romeo B. Garrett had on the Peoria area and his upcoming production of "A Raisin in the Sun" at Peoria Players Theatre. Shaun, Morgan, and Rockie discuss the latest on the Coronavirus and how politics divides us.

The musical “The Addams Family” is based on the familiar presents a new story with familiar characters dating back to the 1920s. Stan Strickler reviews a production now on stage at Peoria Players Theatre, for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. Charles Addams was a master of macabre, dark humor. His work has been translated into a television show, a couple of movies, and now a musical. The show, in a regional premiere at Peoria Players, is funny, visually stunning, and a delightful evening of theater. Although the play is a little dark, it is punctuated with cornball humor, and references to current events that make the traditional story a delight. The story revolves around the Addams family familiar to most audience members, but it has been updated. Wednesday, their oldest child, is now contemplating marriage to a conventional young man. Wednesday has

One baseball fan’s lament, and an actual “deal with the Devil,” set off the action in the musical, “Damn Yankees.” A production is currently underway at Peoria Players Theatre. Stan Strickler has this review for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. Damn Yankees opened appropriately on Friday at Peoria Players just as baseball season is beginning. The show is a nostalgic look back at baseball when the Yankees won the pennant every year, and were the team everyone loved to hate. Like many 50’s musicals it has a love story, some dance numbers, comic characters and oddly enough a requisite song with a Spanish flair. The story revolves around Joe Boyd -- an avid Washington Senators fan who is tired of losing to the Yankees every year and says he would sell his soul for a long ball hitter for his favorite team. Enter Mr. Applegate who promises to make Joe that

Peoria Players Theatre continues its season with a production of “The Pirates of Penzance,” Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta that brings together orphans, musical pirates and a modern major-general. Stan Strickler has this review for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. Do you remember when Victoria was Queen and the sun never set on the British Empire and all was right with the world? Neither do I. But Peoria Players has recreated that world for us with its latest production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, a frothy light hearted romp that is as sparkling as champagne and as sweet as marshmallow fudge. No need to fear these pirates, for they have never won a battle. They are too soft hearted, always giving up the fight should anyone declare themselves an orphan. The story revolves around Frederic an apprentice to the Pirate King and his

Peoria Players Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” as it final production in 2014. Stan Strickler has this review for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. Having me review The Sound of Music is a bit like asking a vegan to review the most popular steakhouse in town. While it is a much beloved musical, to me it seems dated and tired and much too sweet. The characters seem more like caricatures than real people and many of their changes in attitude seem unmotivated. But I suppose the fact that, for example, Captain von Trapp changes from a stern disciplinarian to a kindly father in the course of one song is a convention of musical theater. The story revolves around the widowed Captain von Trapp , his seven children, and Maria, who is assigned to be their governess. Maria immediately connects with the children, bringing music back into their lives, and she and

Peoria Players Theatre kicks off their 96th season of shows with the powerful musical "Ragtime". While the show takes place in the early 1900’s, many of the complex social issues raised in the production…still resonate today. Stan Strickler has this review for the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. As the French proverb says, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” certainly applies to the musical Ragtime currently playing at Peoria Players. Although the play takes place at the turn of the last century, it deals with issues still relevant today—immigration, racism, and the economics of inequality. This is not to say however that the play is merely a political statement, for it is not. It is an entertaining show filled with wonderful songs, great acting and singing, and beautiful sets and costumes. The show revolves around a typical American family of some wealth living

Peoria Players Theatre is staging the first Central Illinois production of “Shrek: The Musical,” based on the animated films Marty Lynch has this review for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. Once in a while Broadway comes up with a show that’s just not like the others. Shrek: The Musical is one of those shows that just do not belong on the Broadway. Peoria feels like a better home for that lovable green ogre, and Peoria Players has brought Shrek home where he belongs. For the first time ever, I brought my four-year-old son to see a musical, and I was not sure how it was going to go. Apparently I was not the first person to introduce theatre to their children that night. The sound of their laughter is worth the price of admission. As it turns out, the show is exactly what it calls itself. If you know the film, then you know the musical. The biggest

The play, “The Miracle Worker” re-tells the story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. Douglas Oakey has this review of a production at Peoria Players Theatre, for Peoria Public Radio and the Live Theatre League. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of Peoria Public Radio or the Live Theatre League. Peoria Players Theatre dusts off William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker” this spring, directed by Charles Killen. Good news: The play retains all of its charm and emotional power. For those new to the show, it’s the classic story of famed deaf-and-blind author and activist Helen Keller, and the woman who first opened up the world to her, her teacher and long-time companion Annie Sullivan. Gibson’s telling of the story recounts the few weeks during which Annie first met and took on the challenge of bringing the child Helen out of the prison imposed by her blocked senses. The success of any production of “The Miracle Worker” rests mostly on the onstage chemistry between the

Peoria Players Theatre presents the classic musical “Mame.” Marty Lynch has this review for WCBU and the Live Theatre League of Peoria. Opinions expressed are those of the reviewer, not those of WCBU or the Live Theatre League.