Corn Stock Theatre

NINE opens in NINE DAYS! Our cast and crew are hard at work to prepare this show for our audiences.

Did you know?: The cast of NINE includes 22 women, 1 man and 1 boy portraying his younger self. As a mirror to the story, director Chip Joyce has assembled an (almost) entire crew of women to help him put this show together. Some of them are pictured here! 9️⃣✨

Get tickets before they sell out: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=corn

As we get close to the end of the summer (only two more shows!) It's time to get ready for RECO! Our annual Recognition Dinner & Awards event will be Friday, September 20th at The Warehouse on State. Doors open at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, and Awards start following dinner. Tickets are $40 for Members if purchased by August 31st, $50 starting September 1st. $60 for non-members.

More information here: https://cornstocktheatre.com/tickets-events/special-events/

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and orchestra on an incredible run of Oliver! Special thank you to our sponsors: Hometown Community Banks, Manpower, Springfield Clinic, Hoffman Concrete, and Prairie Home Alliance. Our sincerest gratitude for all of our amazing volunteers. And thank you to our patrons, we couldn't do what we do without your support!

Up next, Nine: The Musical, opening in two weeks! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=corn

📸- Samantha Thorne

Shout out to our fabulous orchestra for Oliver! These folks do amazing work in the mini tent behind the tent. They make live theatre even better!

Conductor & Keyboard: Andrea Molina
Flute: Clara Capriotti
Oboe & English Horn: Colton Wilder
Clarinet: Mark Filip
Bassoon: Grant Gillett
Horn: Anna Lestina
Trumpet: Santiago Bulleri
Trombone: Maggie Sloter
String Bass: Walt Lewis
Percussion: Peggy Bonner & Joe Turk

Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket when you come to Oliver! This themed bowl will have you asking for more. You’ll get a light up phone booth, an Oliver charm bracelet, key chain, $50 to the Fox Pub and Cafe, $90 to Alexander's Steakhouse Peoria, hardbound copy of Oliver Twist, and more! Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.

Update: we are so thankful for the interest in seeing Oliver! However, we will not be adding any shows to the run. We hope you’ll come and see Nine: the Musical opening August 2nd and The Mousetrap opening August 23rd.

Congrats to the cast and crew of Oliver for selling all the tickets! If you’re interested in a possible holdover, fill out our form online: https://cornstocktheatre.com/oliver-holdover/

Corn Stock Theatre extends sincere thanks to our valued Broadlight sponsors: Hoffman Concrete, Castle Patio Inn, and Springfield Clinic for their support of our production of “Oliver.” Your contributions play a crucial role in bringing quality theatre to our community. We are proud to partner with such dedicated supporters of the arts.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing Limelight sponsor, Manpower, for their generous support of our production of “Oliver” at Corn Stock Theatre! 🎭 Your contribution makes it possible for us to bring this classic musical to life. Thank you for supporting the arts and our community!

Few tickets remain for Oliver, get yours today!
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Audiences are loving Oliver! Join us for an unforgettable musical experience as we bring the streets of Victorian London to life. Follow the journey of young Oliver Twist as he searches for family and adventure. Don't miss your chance to see this musical classic!

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📸- Samantha Thorne

There may be no tickets left for this evening's performance of Oliver, but there's still time to grab tickets for the rest of the run! They'll be gone before you know it, so get them now!

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📸- Chris Peterlin

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Peoria Riverfront Museum for our Community Pix event of the film 8 1/2 and a preview of our upcoming production of Nine! Tickets for Nine are on sale TODAY!

🎟- https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=corn

A very happy Opening Night to the cast & crew of Oliver! There are only a handful of tickets left for opening weekend and our Wednesday & Thursday performances. Grab your tickets while you can!

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📸- Samantha Thorne

Opening Night of Oliver is SOLD OUT! Saturday has 35 seats left as of 1pm 7/10/24 and our Wednesday and Thursday shows are dwindling rapidly. Get your tickets before it's too late!

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Last call for Board Nominations! If you or someone you know would be a good fit for the Corn Stock Board of Directors, fill out the Nomination Form. Nominations close on July 12th.
https://cornstocktheatre.com/get-involved/board-of-directors-nominations/

A very special thank you to our Presenting Spotlight Sponsor for Oliver, Hometown Community Banks! Your support helps bring theatre to the Greater Peoria Area. If you're looking for a great, local bank, look no further! Hometown Community Banks will take great care of your financial needs.

Don't forget to grab your tickets to Oliver, opening weekend is almost sold out!
🎟- https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=corn

*GIVEAWAY* we have two sets of two tickets to tomorrow night’s screening of 8 1/2 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum! They can be yours if you like this post, share it, and comment on it to let us know you did. We’ll pick a winner at Noon on Tuesday.

We will never ask you to fill out any information for claiming a prize. We will message you directly from this account if you’ve won.

Interested in serving on Corn Stock's Board of Directors or know of someone who would be a good fit? Fill out the Board Nomination form and the Nominating Committee will reach out. Nominations close on Friday, July 12th.
https://cornstocktheatre.com/get-involved/board-of-directors-nominations/

The Fagin Gang will Do Anything For You Dear!! They are all excited to have you accompany them on their Dickens’ journey thru Victorian London. But hold onto your wallet. They are very quick and clever! Please join them for an evening of pure family entertainment of song and dance under the Corn Stock Tent. Runs July 12-14 and 17-20.

🎟️- https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=corn

Scholarship reminder: applications close on MONDAY, July 8th. Get those applications in!
https://cornstocktheatre.com/get-involved/scholarships/

Bill Sikes is one of the greatest villains to grace the stage. He is a malicious thief and murderer A very cruel and vicious man. Oliver Reed played Sikes in the 1968 film adaptation which won the Oscar for Best Picture. You won’t want to miss Peoria’s Joshua “Josie” Lewis’ portrayal of the role in Corn Stock Theatre’s production of Oliver running July 12-14 and 17-20. Come experience theatre magic under the tent.

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PLEASE SIR I WANT SOME MORE!
Corn Stock Theatre proudly presents the classic musical OLIVER. The Workhouse Orphans are starving to perform for you since Headmaster Mr. Bumble (played by Eric Ewan) rations their gruel. Join this cast of endearing and memorable characters on an unforgettable journey through the streets of Victorian London July 12-14 & 17-20.

Get your tickets online at:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=corn

The Corn Stock Box Office will be closed July 4th and 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will return on Monday, July 8th at noon. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

🎭✨ Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the streets of Victorian London! Corn Stock Theatre proudly presents Oliver! 🌟

Join Oliver (Michael Meers) and The Artful Dodger (Adam Miller) July 12-14 & 17-20 for this timeless musical that will touch your heart and have you singing along.

📅- July 12-14 & 17-20
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Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now!