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Dream Girls
April 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30pm
April 21, 2013 at 2:00pm
Dream Girls tells the story of a time in American musical
history when rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music
creating a new American sound. From the fabulous sixties, full of Elvis and the
Beatles, to the new beat of countless girl and boy groups like The Supremes, The
Marvelettes, The Temptations and The Shirelles. Dream Girls is not just about the
singing, dancing and performing, but also about the behind-the-scenes reality of
the entertainment industry; the business part of show business, that made this
cultural phenomenon possible.
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Jekyll and Hyde
June 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 & 29 at 7:30pm
June 23 at 2:00pm
A true musical theatre phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde attracted
legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run. An
evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based
on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose
experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the
cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of Man's evil nature
from his good, Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in
the streets of London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
~ Regional Premiere! ~
August 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10 at 7:30pm
August 4 at 2:00pm
Originally written for his son, Ian Fleming's book became the
much loved 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. A sensational score by the
renowned Sherman Brothers (Richard and Robert) includes such unforgettable songs
as "Truly Scrumptious", "Toot Sweets", "Hushabye Mountain", and, of course, its
Oscar-nominated title song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Reaching a new generation
through an enthralling and enchanting stage musical, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
details the fantastic adventures of the out-of-the-ordinary car that flies
through the air and sails the seas.
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Youthlight presents:
Disney's TARZAN!
September 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21 7:30pm
September 15 at 2:00pm
Based on Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes and the
smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film, Tarzan tells the story of an infant boy
orphaned on the shores of West Africa. Taken in and raised by a tribe of
gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling
with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan -
now a man - encounters strangers like himself for the first time. Tarzan
features music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the Grammy and
Oscar winning song, "You'll Be in My Heart", and book by Tony Award-winning
playwright, David Henry Hwang.
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Joseph 2013!
December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 at 7:30pm
December 8 & 15 at 2:00pm
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns for its 23rd year on Eastlight's stage! This Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical
tells the story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. It was created as a soft rock fantasy that is fit for the
entire family. Thousands of people have enjoyed the magic that is Joseph, so be sure to join us for this Central
Illinois holiday favorite!
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All performances at:
Byron Moore Auditorium
East Peoria High School
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
This program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois
Arts Council
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