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    • Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
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    • DLO Coffeehouse Series
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Past Seasons: 1950s

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1956 Season

The Merry Widow (1956)
The Merry Widow - Spring 1956

1956-1957 Season

No, No, Nanette (1957)
No, No, Nanette - Winter 1957
A Connecticut Yankee (1957)
A Connecticut Yankee - Spring 1957

1957-1958 Season

Brigadoon (1957)
Brigadoon - Fall 1957
New Moon (1958)
New Moon - Spring 1958

1958-1959 Season

Show Boat (1958)
Show Boat – Fall 1958
Naughty Marietta (1959)
Naughty Marietta – Spring 1959

1959-1960 Season

Oklahoma! (1959)
Oklahoma! – Fall 1959
Of Thee I Sing (1960)
Of Thee I Sing – Spring 1960
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DLO is supported in part with grants from the IAC
DLO is supported in part with grants from the IAC

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We are thrilled to support a new musical being created in our area! Be sure to follow our friends at Let Me Fly Show to stay up to date on this special collaboration event that you don’t want to miss!☁️Danville, it’s time to take flight! ☁️We’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration between DLO Musical Theatre and the creators of Let Me Fly to present a workshop version of this powerful new musical — premiering in Danville for the very first time!Let Me Fly tells a heartfelt story of hope, resilience, and the courage to dream beyond life’s challenges — a journey that will leave you inspired long after the final note.📅 November 7th & 8th at 7:00 PM📅 November 9th at 2:00 PM📍 DACC Bremer Conference CenterThis cast is already set and ready to soar. 🎭Cast & Production Team announcements and ticket information are coming soon, so keep your eyes to the sky!#LetMeFly #DLOMusicalTheatre #DanvilleTheatre #NewMusical #TheatrePremiere #OnStageSoon #WorkshopPresentation #LiveTheatre … See MoreSee Less

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🌊The Summer I Spent With DLO Musical Theatre 🌊 As summer winds down, we’re feeling all the feels, and are so grateful for the memories made on and off stage with our amazing youth and teen casts over the years. Spending our summers with DLO’s teen and youth shows is our favorite way to soak up the season — full of magic, music, and memories that last way beyond the final curtain. 💛🎭Shows Featured:📖Alice By Heart (2025)🍫Willy Wonka, Jr. (2025)🪄Pippin (2024)🐠Finding Nemo, Jr. (2024)Now it’s your turn:💙 Team Conrad or 🧡 Team Jeremiah?👉 Vote now & drop your favorite summer show memory in the comments! ⬇️🎭🎭🎭🎭#TheSummerITurnedPretty #DLOMusicalTheatre #TeamConrad #TeamJeremiah #AliceByHeart #WillyWonkaJr #Pippin #FindingNemoJr #YouthTheatreLove #SummerOnStage #DLO70 #70thAnniversary #EmbraceYourInnerArtist … See MoreSee Less

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🎭 Meet the Team Behind the Curtain! 🎭As we celebrate our 70th Anniversary Season, we’re proud to introduce the dedicated leaders who keep DLO Musical Theatre thriving!✨ Board of Directors ✨President: Paul StrainVice President: Suzzen RoseTreasurer: Andrew PetersSecretary: Jeanne DunnMembers: Natalya Bourn, Lee Bridgman, Kelli Carlton, Jamey Coutant, Cassidy Helferich, Heather Miyagi, Jodi Prosser-Muller, Jordan Richey, Kady Richey, Jerry Strain, Lisa Strain, and all active past presidents (with one collective vote).👏 Teen Representative: Brooklyn Warfield🐾 Honorary Board Member & Building Security: ShopKatThank you to this incredible team for helping us Embrace Our Inner Artist and make magic happen on stage for 70 years! 💫#DLOMusicalTheatre #70YearsOfDLO #BehindTheCurtain #CommunityTheatre #EmbraceYourInnerArtist … See MoreSee Less

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🎄✨ Exciting Holiday News! ✨🎄DLO Musical Theatre is thrilled to announce a special fall event – A Charlie Brown Christmas, directed by Jerry Strain! 🎭This beloved holiday classic brings your favorite characters to life in a heartwarming story full of friendship, laughter, and the true meaning of Christmas. 🌟📌 Please note: This is not part of our regular season. This is a special family holiday event you won’t want to miss!🎭 AUDITIONS📅 When:➡ September 19 • 6–9 PM➡ September 20 • 2–9 PM📍 Sign up for ONE timeslot on ONE day:🔗 dlo.ludus.com/volunteer/opportunity/5336⁉️Who can Audition:❇️: Teens and Adults🎶 What to Prepare:✔ 30-60 seconds of a Christmas song✔ Be ready to read from the script✔ Auditioning for Snoopy? Be prepared for a movement audition!✨ More audition details, including character breakdowns, can be found at dlomusicaltheatre.com/charlie-brown-christmas/❄️ Stay tuned for more performance details!Bring the magic of the season to life on stage—join us for this festive journey! ❤️💚 #DLOMusicalTheatre #CharlieBrownChristmas #HolidayShow #TheatreLife #SpecialEvent #DanvilleFamilyEvents #FamilyFriendly #KidFriendlyts … See MoreSee Less

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✨Celebrating 70 Years of Theatre Magic!✨From our very first production of The Merry Widow in 1956 to our most recent production of Alice By Heart, DLO Musical Theatre has been telling stories, creating memories, and inspiring audiences for seven incredible decades.For 70 years, we’ve invited you to embrace your inner artist, and together, we’ve built a community where creativity thrives and live theatre shines. Here’s to every cast member, crew member, musician, and audience who has shared this stage with us. 🎭Here’s to the past, present, and future of DLO!💛 … See MoreSee Less

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