Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
600 N. East St., Bloomington, IL 61701
Theater
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts presents an incredibly diverse programming schedule.
Built in 1922 to house the original American Passion Play, the former Scottish Rite Temple is the centerpiece of downtown Bloomington's Cultural District. The Performing Arts Center has a 1,200-seat theater and 1,000-person ballroom.
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Ewing Cultural Center • Jun 23 – Aug 05
Established in 1978, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory company that produces mainstage productions, free family-friendly performances, and numerous community events over the summer.
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Bloomington-Normal Pridefest
The Bistro • Aug 03 @ 4PM
Join us for the 6th annual Pridefest event - the largest outdoor drag show in Central Illinois.
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Ewing Cultural Center
Bloomington
Located on the wooded Sunset Hill estate of the late Hazle Buck Ewing, the Ewing Cultural Center encompasses the open-air Theatre at Ewing (summer home of…
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Community Players Theatre
Bloomington
Community Players is a charitable, nonprofit theatrical organization dedicated to the idea that live theater enhances the quality of life for our audiences, our participants, and…
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Bloomington
Immediately upon entering the main performing area, visitors are reminded of the days when no expense was spared in building a theater. Rich in architectural details…
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