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'Damn Yankees' on deck at Peoria Players
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- Published on Thursday, 30 April 2015 14:45
- Written by Paul Gordon
The thought of somebody selling their soul so that their favorite baseball team wins the pennant instead of the Yankees isn’t so far-fetched, to some people. Besides, it makes for good musical comedy, the kind Peoria Players will bring to the stage in its final production of the 2014-15 season.
“Damn Yankees” opens a seven-show run at 7:30 p.m. Friday....
'Jesus Christ Superstar' opens Eastlight season
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 18:02
- Written by Paul Gordon
When he makes his first appearance in a white robe, with flowing long hair and beard, there will be no mistaking that Jarod Hazzard is portraying the lead role in Eastlight Theatre's production...
Podcasts: Not your father's radio show
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- Published on Friday, 06 March 2015 18:45
- Written by Paul Gordon
Sitting in your home listening to a broadcast of news or stories or what have...
Dark comedy 'Lieutenant of Inishmore' at Corn Stock
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- Published on Monday, 16 March 2015 17:24
- Written by Paul Gordon
Tim Wyman wants to make sure it is known up front: No animals were harmed in the making of “The Lieutenant of Inishmore,” a dark comedy he directed that opens Friday at Corn Stock Theatre’s Winter Playhouse in Upper Bradley Park.
The two cats that are killed...
Who will win Oscar this year?
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- Published on Thursday, 19 February 2015 12:54
- Written by Tim Wyman
It has been said that it is easier to predict the Powerball numbers than to pick the winners of the six main Oscar categories. That is obviously an exaggeration, but when one really gives it true consideration, it may not be too far from reality.
Trying to read and predict...
ArtsPartners names new executive director
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- Published on Friday, 13 March 2015 17:24
- Written by The Peorian
ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Inc. has named Peoria native Jennifer Gordon as its new executive director, effective April 1. She replaces Suzette Boulais, who retired March 1 after more than 12 years at the helm.
Screen-to-Table Awards to be presented
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 18:08
- Written by PRNewswire
Just in time for the Oscars, the inaugural Screen-to-Table Awards...
'Pirates of Penzance' ready for swashbuckling at Peoria Players
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 March 2015 19:14
- Written by Paul Gordon
When one thinks of opera, heavy drama sung by men and women with unbelievably wondrous voices might immediately come...
East coast Weather caused Peoria concert cancellation
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- Published on Monday, 16 February 2015 16:52
- Written by The Peorian
While the only weather problem in Peoria this weekend was a cold wind, the area saw a good example how bad weather elsewhere can have far reaching consequences.
It was, after all, bad weather along the east coast that caused the cancellation of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra Valentine’s Day concert on Saturday night, the PSO announced on Monday.
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