2026 SHOWS and EVENTS!

February 12 – 15, 2026:

Big Louie’s Wedding: A Mobster Murder Mystery!

May 8 – 17, 2026:

Somebody’s Getting GREASE’d: Murder at the Reunion! (a parody)

The gang is back for their 30 year high school reunion where romances will be rekindled, old friends reunited, and enemies discovered. Not all is fair in love and high school however! Favorite musical numbers will be reprised in this parody, but not before someone ends up permanently GREASED! Dinner and show! Plus Retro costume contest!

July 10 – 11, 2026:

The Manhattan Dolls in Concert!

Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and join The Manhattan Dolls on a “Sentimental Journey” through the great music of the 30s and 40s. Sit back and enjoy these timeless classics, or if you’re ‘In the Mood” get up and dance! Sentimental Journey blends beautiful ballads with your favorite toe-tapping tunes, and of course, in classic USO fashion, takes some time to honor our brave men and women in the military. From boogie woogie to the blues, Sentimental Journey celebrates the best the Great American Songbook has to offer.

About the Dolls: The Manhattan Dolls originated in New York City in 2009 and are swing-style female vocal trios with the sound of The Andrews Sisters.  Started by former USO Girl, The Dolls travel the world performing for military events, air shows, award ceremonies, parades, jazz clubs, concert series, you name it!  They have been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, BBC Radio London, Fox and Friends, LX 4 NY, The Tucson Morning Blend, Cincinnati Local 12 and more.  They have had the pleasure of performing with famous bands including The Jive Aces in the UK, The Cotton Candies in France and The George Gee Orchestra and The Stan Rubin Orchestra in NYC.

Includes a three course dinner before the show. Cash bar. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Run time about 3 hours total.

Feel free to dress the part! Think 1930’s through the 1940’s! Swanky duds are ENCOURAGED.

August 7 – 16, 2026:

Bon Voyage: Murder on the High Seas!

Always wanted to go on a cruise? Visit tropical destinations, enjoy fun onboard entertainment, and maybe even witness a little murder on the high seas in this LOVE boat of a show! Dinner and show! Luau costume contest with prizes!

October 23 – 31, 2026:

A Spectre Calls: A Ghostly Murder Mystery!

Join the cast and crew on a ghost hunting reality show as they tape their newest episode! It’s “lights, camera…ACTION!” in this fun and musical murder mystery where even the ghosts can’t figure out who the killer is! Dinner and show! Halloween costume contest with prizes!

December 4 – 20, 2026:

“Miracle in Mistletoe Town” or “Cooking the Books for Christmas Dinner” melodrama!

Our first comedy musical melodrama to hit Peoria! BOO the villain and CHEER the hero during this super fun holiday tale of greed, love, and the Christmas spirit.

SYNOPSIS: Trying to bounce back from a recession in the little town of Mistletoe, Illinois is almost impossible for Kasey’s Department Store. Mr. Kasey and his daughter, Kelsey, have almost lost all hope and Christmas spirit is at an all time low, especially when real estate mogul, Ivana Cringe, and her assistant, Amanda Smooch, have their eyes on taking down the store to put in a new burger franchise. Enter the town’s local reporter, Stan Rather, to see if he can stop the acquisition and save the day! With a few surprises and impromptu musical numbers along the way, will our hero be able to save Christmas?

Includes our fabulous Andy Williams Christmas Special vaudeville-style olio!

A musical dance review throwback to the old Andy Williams hosted television specials we all watched every year growing up. Singing, dancing, and bad jokes are guaranteed!

Contact info

upstagetheatrepeoria@gmail.com

815-408-9045

GAR HALL

416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL