Join the Lanphier High School Drama Club for a murder mystery involving a gathering of the world’s greatest mystery writers, all attending under aliases of famous authors. A poetry-spouting “Shakespeare” quickly captures the affections of “Shelley”, “Bronte” and “Alcott” but the romance is thwarted when “Poe” reveals a nasty bit of correspondence and authors suddenly […]
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“Let it snow, let it snooooooow…”
PHOTO BY PATRICK RUSSELL Young fans of the hit Disney film based off Hans Christian Andersen’s fabulous fairytale “The Snow Queen” will enjoy an arctic blast of winter fun at The Legacy Theatre’s Summertime Snow Party. For this weekend only, Springfield’s oldest-turned-newest home for entertainment teams up with Urban Sassafras to offer four pre-film parties […]
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Presenting polite pirates
PHOTO COURTESY mypirateschool.com Pirate School is an interactive variety show for children ages 4 and up. Created by New York City-based comedian and actor, David Engel, the show utilizes everyone’s favorite “briny buccaneers of yore” as a vehicle for teaching children good manners and societal courage. Pirate School features a cartoon-like soundtrack, friendly competition between […]
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Rocking in 2014
PHOTO BY JOHN MUCHOW Make sure to phone ahead for reservations to Hedwig and the Angry Inch Happy New Year because we’re not sure this limited seating New Year’s Eve shindig will not sell out by press time. The Legacy Theatre will rock in the New Year with music from two great bands, spirits and […]
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Wintertime wonder
The Legacy Theatre will show one of the most popular Christmas films of all time It’s a Wonderful Life on Dec. 20. See Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in this heartwarming tale of a man down on his luck who through the help of an angel realizes the value of life and friends. Bring a […]
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Green day!
PHOTO COURTESY HTTP://BROADWAYIDIOT.COM/ The Legacy Theatre continues its “brew and view” rock documentary series with the last of three screenings. Friday, Dec. 6, see Broadway Idiot. From punk mosh pits and sold-out stadiums to the Great White Way, this electrifying documentary follows Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong as he works with producers to turn his […]
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Holiday exhilaration
PHOTO COURTEY DENIAL 3 Get your Christmas on a little early this year. Friday, Nov. 15, the gift of yuletide music in November comes to town with the sensational music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For only one performance at The Legacy Theatre, enjoy the exhilarating music and breathtaking lighting, laser and snow effects from St. […]
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Purrforming critters
PHOTO COURTESY AMAZING ACRO-CATS The all-around astonishing performance cats are back in town along with their animal buddies Garfield the groundhog, two chickens and four rats, all wearing their witch hats and long green hair. It’s the Amazing Acro-Cats, bringing you several shows from Oct. 10-13 at The Legacy Theatre. The band of felines trained […]
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Putting on the glitz
Roxy Theatricals presents nine performances of the Sunset Boulevard: The Musical on June 28-30, July 5-7 and July 11-13 at The Legacy Theatre. Rights to the show, usually only given out to professional companies, were finally granted to Roxy. Set and costumes are as glamorous as the main character, Norma Desmond, an old silent film […]
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Sealed in freshness
Dixie Longate of Mobile, Ala., brings Tupperware parties into the 21st century and into a whole new realm of entertainment with an onstage improv and comedy act that really is a Tupperware party. Admission to one of The Legacy Theatre performances will buy you an evening or afternoon full of laughter plus a chance to […]
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Friends forever
Roxy Theatricals presents the Always … Patsy Cline, April 12-14, 18-21, at The Legacy Theatre. The musical is based on the true story of Cline’s friendship with Houston fan Louise Seger. After meeting in a Texas bar in 1961, Seger and Cline continued to correspond until Cline’s death in a plane crash in 1963. The title […]
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Singing sassiness
If you missed The Marvelous Wonderettes two years ago when the delightful musical was as magical as the opening of the newly remodeled Legacy Theatre, you’ll be happy to know the production returns Feb. 15-17 and 22-24. Six performances are slated starring four locals with awesome vocals, Sara Baltusevich, Elizabeth Eckert, Cassie Poe and Teri […]
