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Illinois Theatre
Exciting New Theatre Destination in Centralia, Illinois
Under Renovation |
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The Illinois Theatre located on South Locust in downtown Centralia, Illinois is under renovation and will have approximately 500 seats available for professional entertainment performances with shows presented on Friday, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening. The Illinois Theatre will be bringing in name acts from the surrounding states. Movies will also be shown in this historic theatre and it will be available for many community events and for rental purposes upon its completion. |
This former vaudeville & movie theatre has already undergone $800,000 of the estimated $1 million renovation. All new seating, air conditioning, handicapped restrooms, lighting & sound systems are already purchased for this grand, deco-style building. All new wiring must be completed before the painting and interior work is done. The Illinois Theatre is holding its newest Fund Raising Event starting on Oct. 31, 2009. Learn more.
For more updated information and marketing info contact Program Director, Jane Pacey, at P.O. Box 30, Centralia, IL. 62801,
618-532-0638. |
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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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