Theatres
Limelight Players (Belleville)
This troupe can be found at a variety of venues from dinner theater at Fischer's Restaurant to stage shows at Southwestern Illinois College.
Belleville, IL
618-628-9998 | 618-235-5600
Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville)
The nation's second oldest continuously performing symphony orchestra since 1867 gives concerts throughout the year.
116 North Jackson Street | Belleville, IL 62220
618-235-5600
Lincoln Theatre (Belleville)
103 East Main Street | Belleville, IL 62220
618-233-0123
Skyview Drive- In (Belleville)
Open from April to October, this theatre shows first-run movies, and is one of only 100 drive-ins left in the US.
5700 North Belt West | Belleville, IL
618-233-4400
Cathedral Players Guild (Belleville)
This theatre group, dating back to the 1930s, does an annual summer show at the McCormick Center in Belleville.
301 North 1st Street | Belleville, IL
618-233-9401
Lincoln Theatre (Belleville)
The historic theatre features first-run movies, organ concerts, puppet shows, and other special events. Tours are available by appointment.
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103 East Main Street | Belleville, IL 62220
618-233-0123
Clinton County Showcase (Breese)
The Showcase performs at the historic Avon Theatre. The 2006 season will include shows such as I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change in
February and Steel Magnolias in April, and a children's play in the summer.
PO Box 163 | Breese, IL
618-526-2866
Centralia Cultural Society (Centralia)
A non-profit community arts organization that produces and sponsors arts and educational activities. The organization consists of a Philharmonic
Orchestra, Little Theatre Players, A Choral Society, and much more.
1250 East Rexford St., P.O. Box 220 | Centralia, IL 62801
618-532-2951
Curtains' Up Theatre Company (Collinsville)
The Company performs at The Miner's Theatre.
204 West Main Street | Collinsville, IL
618-692-9934
Summer ShowBiz (Edwardsville)
Two shows are performed annually at the Dunham Hall Theatre located on the campus of SIUE. The state-of-the-art live performance theatre has
seating for up to approximately 400 people.
SIUE | Edwardsville, IL 62026
618-650-2774
SummerStage (Granite City)
Year-round live performances are offered (don't let the name fool you!).
1350 27th Street | Granite City, IL
618-451-1032
Factory Theatre (Greenville)
The Factory Theatre, an intimate studio setting, is housed in what was originally the Greenville Steam Laundry, the Hygienic Ice Company, the
Hygienic Dairy and the Ice Cream Company. Today, plays are performed for almost 3,000 patrons each year with a season of up to six plays.
Now the sewing machines in the costume shop create colorful dresses, hats, and capes rather than work gloves.
Greenville College, 315 E. College Avenue | Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-6550
Globe Theater (Greenville)
The marquee dates back to the 1920s, but the audio-visual equipment is state of the art. Three screens run first-run movies.
105 North 3rd Street | Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-4400
Hard Road Theater Productions (Highland)
This community theater group uses the Highland Upper Elementary Auditorium. The 2008-09 season includes Bye, Bye Birdie in August, Never
Too Late in October and A Grand Night for Singing in January.
1800 Lindenthal Avenue | Highland, IL
618-654-7748
The Palace Theatre (Highland)
The 60-seat facility is complete with a restored 1928 Barton 12-rank theatre pipe organ. It was originally built to perform popular music and to
accompany the silent movies of the 1920's. Group tours available.
Highland Chamber of Commerce | Highland, IL
618-654-3721
The Hett Center for the Arts at McKendree University (Lebanon)
Distinguished speakers, concerts and drama are all part of the playbill at The Hett.
701 College Road | Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-4481
Looking Glass Playhouse (Lebanon)
Drama, musicals and comedy performances are on the bill. The 2006 season includes Urinetown, Our Town, and South Pacific.
301 West Saint Louis Street | Lebanon, IL
618-537-4962
Open House Theater (New Athens)
Shows are performed at the Turkey Hill Grange, Progressive Grange, and The New Athens Senior Center. 2006 productions include John Loves
Mary and Singing the Blues and are offered with and without dinner.
New Athens, IL
618-475-3248
Missoula Children's Theatre (O'Fallon)
Up to 60 local children are cast in an adaptation of a favorite fairy tale, such as Princess & the Pea, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Pinnochio,
Treasure Island. Two shows performed each April.
Arts Commission | O'Fallon, IL
618-624-0139
Sparta Community Chorus & Players (Sparta)
This area group has an annual schedule of performances at the Sparta Community Playhouse. 1325 N Market St. | Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-8029
Capitol Theater (Waterloo)
The Monroe Actors Stage Company (MASC) offers plays from September thru June.
202 South Main Street | Waterloo, IL
618-939-7469