Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
January 13 & 14, 2012 at 7:30pm
January 15, 2012 at 2:00pm
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical that has taken Broadway by storm!
Taking place in New York City in 1922, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers.
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Order online or call the Box Office at 309-699-SHOW (309-699-7469).
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ABOUT PENGUIN PROJECT
Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at Eastlight Theatre in East Peoria,
Illinois. A group of children in a program called The Penguin Project® take to the stage to perform a modified
version of a well-known Broadway musical. This production is unique, however, because all of the roles are filled by
children with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities,
learning disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other neurological disorders. They are joined on
stage by their “peer mentors”, a group of children the same age without disabilities, who have volunteered to work
with them side-by-side and guide them through 4 months of rehearsals and the final production. By creating
unrestricted access to the performing arts, The Penguin Project® demonstrates that the special challenges of a
disability need not handicap a child’s ability to participate in life’s experiences. For more information, please visit
http://www.penguinproject.org/
OUR PAST SHOWS
2004 Annie Jr.
2006 Music Man Jr.
2007 Guys and Dolls Jr.
2008 Beauty and the Beast Jr.
2009 High School Musical Jr.
2010 Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
2011 Disney's High School Musical Jr.
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