Peoria Players 2011-2012 Season

West Side Story (Summer Youth Theatre)

August 3-7, 2011

Directed by Peggy Breaux

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More than fifty years ago one musical changed theatre forever. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty," and "Somewhere." West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever.

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Oklahoma!

September 9-18, 2011

Directed by Bryan Blanks

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The first musical written by composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. This classic musical plays on Peoria Players' stage for the first time in its 93 year history!

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Over the River and Through the Woods

October 7-9 and 13-16, 2011

Directed by Liz Landes Reed

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Over the River and Through the Woods is a warm, funny, and insightful play about two sets of Italian grandparents and their grandson, Nicky. The underlying thread is family and the old questions and situations related to the generation gap and how to repay your family for years of love, sweat and tears. A delightful play that has something for the whole family!

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Annie

November 11-13 and 16-20, 2011

Directed by Mary Ellen Ulrich

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Everyone's favorite redhead stars in this family musical as the orphan who just wants a home and a family of her very own. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical made popular the memorable tunes "It's a Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," and of course "Tomorrow."

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Titanic the Musical

February 3-5 and 8-13, 2012
7:30 pm-February 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11
2:00 matinees-February 5 & 12

Tickets on sale January 23
($18 adults & $12 patrons 18 and under)

Directed by Steve Bortolotti
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Titanic: the Musical is a musical with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone that opened on Broadway in 1997. It won five Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical. Titanic: the Musical is set on the ocean liner RMS Titanic which sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912. The score is both beautiful and haunting. Set sail with Peoria Players in this regional premiere!

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Big River

March 16-18 and 21-25, 2012
7:30 pm-March 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 & 24
2:00 matinees-March 18 & 25

Tickets on sale March 5
($18 adults & $12 patrons 18 and under)

Directed by Chip Joyce,
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Based on the Mark Twain novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Big River sweeps down the might Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful, and heartwarming. Propelled by an unforgettable score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, Big River won 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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Chicago

May 4-6 and 9-13, 2012
7:30 pm-May 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 & 12
2:00 matinees-May 6 & 13

Tickets on sale April 23
($18 adults & $12 patrons 18 and under)

Director Charles Killen
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Chicago is a musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal." Bob Fosse choreographed the original production, and his style is strongly identified with the show. Another Tony Award-winning production to round out Peoria Players' season, the score features several show-stopping numbers, including "Razzle Dazzle," "Nowadays," "Cell Block Tango," and "All That Jazz." Directed by Charles Killen

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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change

June 7-10, 2012
7:30 pm-June 7, 8 and 9
2:00 matinee-June 10

Directed by Ryan Campen

This hilarious musical revue celebrates the modern-day suburban mating game. Explore the joys of dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, and in-laws!

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