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TheaterWorks Hosts Annual Gala Fundraiser Next Weekend

March 06, 2024

Thom and Shelley Gyder will present the annual TheaterWorks gala fundraiser, The Peace & Love Gala on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Theaterworks To Present MARY POPPINS, September 1-17

August 01, 2023

For the second MainStage production in the 2023-24 Season, TheaterWorks will present Mary Poppins from September 1-17 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

NEWSIES, MARY POPPINS & More Set for TheaterWorks 2023-24 Season

March 20, 2023

TheaterWorks has announced a new season of Mainstage and Youth Works productions featuring musicals, dramas, family favorites, a holiday mainstay hit, large-scale productions, and more.

Theaterworks To Present NEWSIES As Opener To 2023-24 Season, July 14-30

February 20, 2023

For the first MainStage production in the 2023-24 Season, TheaterWorks will present Newsies from July 14-30 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

Theater Works Presents 2023 Gala in March

January 24, 2023

Constance W. McMillin, a consistent supporter, advocate, and strong voice for the theater in the community whose relationship with Theater Works began in the early 1990s, will be honored at the annual Theater Works gala, under the theme A Night in Paris, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Theater Works Brings Fresh New Look and Feel to A CHRISTMAS CAROL This December

October 25, 2022

New costumes, new stage magic effects, redesigned ghosts and a brand new set bring a fresh look and feel to Theater Works' holiday tradition of Ebenezer Scrooge's haunting story of redemption, compassion and ultimately kindness. One fact remains unchanged: A Christmas Carol is still the best Christmas tale ever told.

37th Theater Works Season Offers A Diverse Lineup of Shows For The 2022-2023 Season

August 20, 2022

Theater Works’ 37th season offers a diverse lineup of live theater productions for kids, families and adults through its Main Stage, After Dark and Youth Works productions.

Theater Works' Youth Works Presents JUNIE B. JONES, August 12-28

June 27, 2022

Theater Works' Youth Works' production, Junie B Jones Jr. The Musical, based on Barbara Park's beloved book series, explores childhood friendships and imaginations, August 12-28 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

Theater Works Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN in June

May 17, 2022

Theater Works’ Mainstage production, Children of Eden,” based on the first 9 1/2 chapters of The Book of Genesis, explores the generational conflict of parents and children through joyous and inspirational music about parents, children, faith and unresolved family business, June 10-26 in the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

Registration For Theater Works Summer Camps And Workshops Now Open

April 22, 2022

Registration for Theater Works' diverse SummerWorks programs of summer camps and workshops is now open.

Theater Works Rallies Behind Cast Member With Cancer With Special Fundraiser

April 15, 2022

The cast of Theater Works' sensational Curiouser & Curiouser immersive theater experience series will reunite to support one of their own who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.

Theater Works Announces 2022-2023 Season Productions

March 23, 2022

 Theater Works has announced a new lineup full of family favorites, a holiday mainstay hit and glorious musicals.  Theater Works’ Mainstage series features musicals, drama and a return to large scale productions sure to stir imagination and maybe even some singing-a-long.