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Illinois Theatre
Exciting New Theatre Destination in Centralia, Illinois
Opening Soon |
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The Illinois Theatre located on South Locust
in downtown Centralia, Illinois, is currently under renovation
and will have approximately
500 seats available for professional entertainment performances.
Ticket prices will be $30 per show, (Groups prices available)
with shows presented on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and
Saturday evening. The
Illinois Theater will be bringing in acts starting in late February,
2008 as fundraisers to
support the renovation of the Illinois Theater. A venue for these
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This former vaudeville & movie theatre
is currently undergoing an $800,000 renovation. All new seating,
air conditioning, handicapped
restrooms, lighting & sound system will be part of the
renovation of this grand, deco-style building. The Illinois Theatre
held a Fund Raiser Event in November
of 2007. Watch for more.
Don’t miss out on the shows to support the Centralia
Downtown Illinois Theatre. For more updated information, and
marketing info, contact Program
Director, Jane Pacey, at P. O. Box 30, Centralia, IL. 62801,
618-532-2109.
Tickets go on sale to groups three months before show date
and to the public two months before, but group reservations
may be
made earlier and filled on a first come basis. |
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Some Historical Facts about the Illinois Theatre
- First opened in 1922 as a Vaudeville Theatre.
- First movie house in town to show “Talkies” in
1929.
- Operated as a movie theatre until 2001.
Kerasotes donated theatre to city in 2005.
- Not-for-profit organization incorporated to operate theatre
in 2006.
- Renovation began in late August, 2007.
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Why should you come to the Centralia
Illinois Theatre for entertainment?
- Because of its proximity to the railroad,
and other attractions such as the Carillon, Wineries, Balloon
Fest, Historical Museum, Historic Water Tower, Foundation
Park (Tournament Disc course) Lake Centralia, Raccoon Lake-boat
racing, good restaurants, lower cost, etc.
- Because it is on the crossroads to/from
Chicago, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri. Ohio, Kansas, Michigan, & Tennessee
for professional tour groups
- Because it is a NEW designation place
to visit for small tour operators
- Because of the ease of travel—low
traffic volume and friendly down-home atmosphere.
- Because of the restored grandeur and
location of this particular building.
Hope to see you soon! |
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