Theater Works — Attraction in Peoria

Re: July 20, 2023 performance of Newsies. It was absolutely wonderful. You'd think they were professionals, but how great is it that young people are doing such great things bonding together and creating something so many can enjoy?! It was so uplifting to see a stage full of triple threat talented young men and women who not only had the choreography down but could actually do some acrobatics and had wonderful attitudes when I went to talk with them after the show. Some of the musical numbers have the power of some of the ensemble pieces in Les Mis--and why shouldn't they? The same spirit of the trod upon masses finally rising up. Of course I loved the true historical root of it all too. Wm. Randolph Hearst is mentioned and Pulitzer plays a major role. Teddy Roosevelt makes an appearance as governor of NY. All sorts of great touches, like using the aisles so we felt more in the midst when the rally of newsies started, a real printing press was used, projections were sometimes used to show what was being typed onstage, papers dropped down from above us, and although it was a simple set, it was used creatively and with only slight modifications to be a juvenile detention center, a rundown neighborhood like those around an elevated train, or a newspaper headquarters. You'll leave feeling hopeful and empowered having seen how the powerless can be empowered if they pull together to do great things like the newsies did. And you'll leave have seen young people doing great things by getting together and performing this play for us! There is hope...

Saw Newsies today, Saturday @ 2 showtime. Purchased a single ticket for lastweek but was hospitalized n couldn't make original showtime. Theater was so courteous, friendly & professional in getting back to me, twice! 1st call was to issue me a credit for my ticket amount & a 2nd call to book me a seat for today's show. But I had a plus 1 with me and we now needed 2 seats, last minute with an almost sold out show. I inquired about the upper section known as the louge section as I noticed 2 seats together. I was booked on the RL= right louge seats 1 & 2, closest to the stage. He mentioned those are discounted seats because view is limited, it was VERY LIMITED! Not a bad seat in the house but ours. The theater was clean, cool in temperature, attentive staff with a great bar selection of something for everyone; beer, wine, water, candy & souvenirs. Staff was friendly & helpful in ushering everyone to seats. The show was outstanding. Overall, glad we could actually make it. Will be back for other shows in...

I had the privilege of seeing The Hunchback of Notre Dame last weekend. It was incredible and is a must see production. The quality meets or exceeds some of the touring company productions that I have seen.

While this was my first time attending Theater Works, I can confidently say with more productions like this, I'll definitely be back!

Second production at Theater Works last. The only problem is that I couldn't see this production more than once. The cast and choreography are absolutely stunning. I spent my drive from Peoria calling people to arrange my group for the next production, Mary Poppins! ☂️

If you love theater, live music and dance, due yourself a favor and go on over to this precious...