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    • Fear Grounds: The Black Widow
    • A Charlie Brown Christmas
    • 70th Anniversary Celebration
    • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
    • 1776
    • The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
    • Sweeney Todd: School Edition
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Tickets & Flex Passes
    • Maps and Directions
    • Disability Accesibility
    • Theatre Etiquette
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The Danville Commercial-News
  • Profile of Ron McDaniel: Longtime DLO board member reflects on time with group (July 27, 2023)
  • DLO Musical Theatre happy with its new home (June 13, 2020)
  • Bright Star (February 20, 2020)
  • The Wizard of Oz (October 24, 2019)
  • Freaky Friday and A Kidsummer Night’s Dream (July 17, 2019)
  • Next to Normal (April 16, 2019)
  • John & Jen (February 12, 2019)
  • Meet Me in St. Louis (November 15, 2018)
  • Obituary of past president Pamela Shaw-Heath (September 19, 2018)
  • Teens Take Charge in High School Musical (August 10, 2018)
  • Sister Act Cast Reflects Sisterly Love in Real Life (May 9, 2018)
  • Big Bad Musical (July 11, 2018)
  • Curtains Opens on Mystery, Music, Dance (February 8, 2018)
  • Part of Your World: The Little Mermaid Cast Raises Funds to Fly (October 12, 2017)
  • Artist Teams Up with DLO’s Little Mermaid Cast (October 4, 2017)
  • Footloose the Musical (July 29, 2017)
  • James and the Giant Peach Jr. (July 18, 2017)
  • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (April 18, 2017)
  • Violet (February 8, 2017)
  • The Addams Family (October 18, 2016)
  • Grease (July 28, 2016)
  • Xanadu JR. (July 21, 2016)
  • Little Shop of Horrors (April 17, 2016)
  • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (February 7, 2016)
  • Shrek the Musical (October 23, 2015)
  • Annie JR. (July 22, 2015)
  • Danville native promoted at U.S. Department of Education:  Former DLO President Dan Miller Rises High (May 31, 2015)
  • Big Fish (April 24, 2015)
  • La Cage Aux Folles (February 10, 2015)
  • Dream Alive for 60 Years:  A celebration of DLO’s history, and honoring DLO co-founder Arlene Howard Jaynes. (October 22, 2014)
  • Guys and Dolls (October 15, 2014)
  • Once on This Island Jr. (July 23, 2014)
  • Les Misérables (April 29, 2014)
  • Les Misérables (March 31, 2014)
  • Ron McDaniel wins Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award (March 5, 2014)
  • 9 to 5 (February 8, 2014)
  • RENT (October 22, 2013)
The Champaign News-Gazette
  • The Great American Trailer Park Musical (February 10, 2013)
Smile Politely
  •  The stage is set for Curtains (February 12, 2018)
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🎭 Sponsor a Theatre Kid! 🎭Every $50 puts a kid in the spotlight.Help us keep our Summer Youth Theatre programs FREE and give kids and teens the opportunity to shine on stage!For just $50, you can sponsor a young performer and help cover scripts, costumes, sets, and other production expenses, including live orchestras when possible.Your support helps us provide a high-quality theatre experience while removing financial barriers for families. Together, we're building confidence, creativity, friendships, and a lifelong love of the arts for the next generation.❤️ Every donation makes a difference and helps ensure our youth programs remain accessible despite rising production costs.🎟️ Sponsor a Theatre Kid today:dlo.ludus.com/fundraisers/7221Our goal is to fully fund this year's Summer Youth Theatre program by July 31, 2026. Every sponsorship brings us one step closer!Thank you for helping keep the spotlight shining on our young performers. 🌟 … See MoreSee Less

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Have a vision for one of our upcoming productions? 🎭Now that our 71st Season has been announced, it's time to build the creative teams that will bring these incredible shows to life!We're currently accepting director proposals for:🎸 Green Day's American Idiot (February 2027)🕍 Fiddler on the Roof (April 2027)Whether you're an experienced director or ready to take on a new challenge, we'd love to hear your vision.📝 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1UMLRShdwoLVnMiAEd5EiyhqjqZDmqEDG-QCWWH-B1JA/edit#responses📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]📅 Proposal deadline: August 3, 2026Help us shape another unforgettable season at DLO Musical Theatre! … See MoreSee Less

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The wait is over… 🎭When we announced Carrie: The Musical and Green Day's American Idiot, we promised there was one more title to complete our bold and unforgettable 71st season.Today, we're thrilled to reveal our Spring 2027 production…🎻 Fiddler on the RoofOne of the most beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of Tevye, a humble milkman, as he struggles to balance family, faith, and tradition in a changing world. Filled with iconic songs, unforgettable characters, humor, and heart, this timeless classic has captivated audiences for generations.That means our 2026–2027 Season is officially set:🩸 Fall 2026: Carrie: The Musical🎸 Winter 2027: Green Day's American Idiot🎻 Spring 2027: Fiddler on the RoofThree extraordinary musicals. Three completely different experiences. One unforgettable season.$55 Early Bird Flex Passes are on sale now! 🎟️ dlo.ludus.com/flex.php?id=11403Get 41% off 3 flexible tickets for our main shows, plus a ticket to both our 2027 Summer Children's and Teen Musicals. But hurry, Early Bird pricing ends August 31!We can't wait to share Season 71 with you! Which production are you most excited to see? 🎭✨ … See MoreSee Less

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🎭 One more chance to see this snapshot of history!Join us Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 PM for the final performance of 1776: The Musical.Saturday we captured a special piece of local history: our current Thomas Jefferson standing alongside the actor who played Thomas Jefferson when this very show was performed with the Scottish Rite back in 1975. What a wonderful reminder that community theatre connects us, both on and off the stage.Don't miss your last opportunity to experience this inspiring story with us!A Co-Production with the Scottish Rite – Valley of Danville.Purchase tickets at the door or online here: dlo.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200488433&ref=socialDanville Masonic Temple109 W. North StreetDanville, IL 618321776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com … See MoreSee Less

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Audience members left feeling like they got to "BE A PART OF HISTORY."TWO more chances to see this timely and inspiring musical as America marks its 250th anniversary! From stirring debates to powerful musical moments, this talented group is bringing history to life on stage.Purchase tickets here:dlo.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200488433&ref=socialSaturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:30 PMSunday, June 28, 2026 at 2:30 PMDanville Masonic Temple109 W. North Street, Danville, ILIt’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence…if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.Celebrate the anniversary of our nation with DLO Musical Theatre’s production of 1776, the Musical, a co-production with the Scottish Rite – Valley of Danville. … See MoreSee Less

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