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Movie review: 'Fury' worth the price of admission
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- Published on Monday, 27 October 2014 16:20
- Written by Tim Wyman
(7 out of 10 stars)
(134 Minutes, Rated R for...
'November' brings political satire to Corn Stock
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 October 2014 16:15
- Written by The Peorian
The question of whether playwright David Mamet tries to convey a certain message in his comedy “November” isn’t one that worries Bill Liesse too much.
The play, which opens a six-show run at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Corn Stock Theatre’s Winter Playhouse, is political satire at...
Peoria Symphony hosts Sarah Chang
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- Published on Thursday, 18 September 2014 18:06
- Written by Paul Gordon
With a world-renowned violinist as guest artist, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra officially opens its 2014-15 season Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center.
Violinist Sarah Chang will open the season, the Symphony’s 117th at 8 p.m. in the Civic Center Theatre.
Cat Mixed Chorus presents 'Shrek The Musical'
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- Published on Monday, 06 October 2014 17:41
- Written by Paul Gordon
When the Caterpillar Mixed Chorus decides each year what to produce for its annual musical production, it always look for a family oriented show that audiences of all types would enjoy.
“Shrek The Musical” fit the bill for this year’s production about as well as any show could,...
'Young Frankenstein' comes alive at Eastlight Theatre
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 September 2014 17:04
- Written by Paul Gordon
Many musicals have songs or dialogue that people in the audience know well enough they will notice if there is something different, something changed in the way a certain show presents it. Actors know it and try and make sure they get it right.
But when that musical is based on a popular movie, such as “Young Frankenstein,”...
'The Odd Couple' takes the stage at Peoria Players
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 October 2014 17:30
- Written by Paul Gordon
When Lana Warner starred in the female version of “The Odd Couple” last year at Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre in Goodfield, she began to realize...
Peoria Symphony ready to begin new season
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 September 2014 16:23
- Written by Paul Gordon
Starting with a Sunday in the park with George, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra is ready for its 2014-15 season.
The symphony will begin the season on Sunday, Sept. 7, with a free concert in Riverfront Festival Park. starting at 5 p.m. The public is invited to “pack a picnic, your blanket...
Corn Stock will 'bare' social issues in winter season opener
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 September 2014 18:01
- Written by Paul Gordon
A musical with the title of “bare” is tantalizing enough, but the fact it is being presented in Corn Stock Theatre’s Winter Playhouse, where edgy is the norm, may tip the curiosity scale for many.
At least Deric Kimler hopes it does.
'Ragtime' takes the stage at Peoria Players
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- Published on Tuesday, 02 September 2014 18:53
- Written by Paul Gordon
The musical “Ragtime” was perhaps the most successful show produced by Peoria Players in the last decade and one of the most enjoyed in the theatre’s long history....
