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New Year’s Eve with Charlie Weiner

Muireann — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:30:32 +0000

Veteran entertainer Charlie Weiner will help you ring in 2011 with a smill on your face at Comedy etc II on December 31. He will be joined on stage by funny men Johnny Kavanagh and Aaron Brooks.

Be there around 10.30 pm. Ticket includes champagne toast at midnight.

New Year’s Eve Tony Z Hypnosis Show at Comedy etc II

Muireann — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:30:46 +0000

There will be an early bird show at Comedy etc II with the Tony Z Hypnosis Show on December 31.

Be there around 5.30 pm.

SIUE puts Miss Julie on the stage

Muireann — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Swedish playwright August Strindberg’s battle of the sexes comes to Edwardswille with SIUE’s production of Miss Julie directed by Jason Cannon.

Set on a midsummer night in 1874 on her father’s wealthy estate, a young woman attempts to escape an existence cramped by social mores and obligations. She is attracted to a footman, a senior servant named Jean. But Jean has his own desires and agenda. Control swings back and forth over the course of the play as Miss Julie, Jean, and her father battle for control.

The play will be produced December 1-5 and 10-12 at SIUE’s Metcalf Theater.

December 1 – 4, December 10 – 11 at 7.30 pm and December 5 & 12 at 2 pm.

For further details call 618 650-2774.

Shakespeare at SIUE

Muireann — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Shakespeare’s classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, comes to Edwardsville under the direction of Peter Cocuzza at SIUE.

The production runs from October 13-17 at SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater.

Show times are as follows: October 13 – 16 at 7.30 pm and October 17 at 2 pm.

For more details call SIUE’s box office on 618-650-2774

Fiddler on The Roof at SIUE

Muireann — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:30:00 +0000

One of the best loved musicals, Fiddler On The Roof, comes to Edwardsville from September 2-5 thanks to SIUE.

Shows start at 7.30 pm with extra shows Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm.

Songs For A New World at Edwardsville High School

Muireann — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:30:00 +0000

The Fine Arts Theatre Group of Edwardsville and MTI International present Off Broadway hit Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown at Edwardsville High School Auditorium.

The show will be presented Friday July 30 and Saturday July 31 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets cost $6 at the door.

Call (618) 791-1184 or (618) 980-8524 for more information.

Seussical The Musical at SIUE

Muireann — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:30:00 +0000

For the young as well as the young at heart, SIUE’s production of Seussical The Musical is not to be missed. The show features popular cartoonist, Dr Seuss’ most well-known characters such as The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Yertle The Turtle and The Cat In The Hat among others.

The show runs in SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater from July 14-17 at 7:30pm and July 17 and 18 at 2pm.

Ticket Prices are as follows: Adults $15, Non-SIUE students, Seniors (65+), Faculty and staff: $12.

SIUE students registered for summer classes are Free with valid I.D.

The Lady Cries Murder at SIUE

Muireann — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:30:08 +0000

SIUE’s production of The Lady Cries Murder brings booze, beautiful women and gumshoes to the Edwardsville theatre scene. John William See’s 1950 play is a burlesque version of Raymond Chandler detective plots and a comical, parody within a parody, of the popular detective fiction genre.

The Lady Cries Murder will be performed at SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theatre.

The play will be performed June 23-26 at 7:30 pm, June 26 and 27 at 2 pm.

Ticket prices: Adults $15, Non-SIUE students, Seniors (+65), Faculty and staff: $12, SIUE students registered for summer classes are Free with valid I.D.

Ruthless The Musical at SIUE

Muireann — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Sharp, hysterical, camp theatre at its best comes to SIUE in June in the form of Ruthless The Musical. The all female musical that spoofs Broadway hits is an unmissable treat for theatre lovers in Edwardsville.

Ruthless will be performed at SIUE’s Metcalf Theatre.

The show runs June 10-12 at 7:30 pm, June 13 at 2 pm, June 17-19 at 7:30 pm, June 20 at 2 pm.

Ticket prices: Adults $15, Non-SIUE students, Seniors (+65), Faculty and staff: $12, SIUE students registered for summer classes are Free with valid I.D.

SIUE Theater Presents: Dog Sees God

Teauna — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Dog Sees God – Confession of a Teenage Blockhead is presented by SIUE theater department. The SIUE theater department should be applauded for not being afraid to take risks. Royal’s Dog Sees God – Confession of a Teenage Blockhead, created a controversy regarding artists and their rights to freedom of speech.

Dog Sees God; Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

Due to language and adult situations, this play is not recommended for children under 16. Interesting play, good actors and you will not be disappointed. Admission: Adults $10 Seniors & Children under 16 $8 Dunham Hall Theater, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618)650-2774 Feb. 24, 2010 – Feb. 28, 2010