Events
This Season at
Chillicothe Players Theatre
Get ready for a season full of intrigue, comedy, drama, and good ole fashion family fun! We begin with a bit of a suspense with Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. Then, the whole family can delight with the upbeat, emotional, comedy Mean Girls: High School Edition where students ranging from 10-17 years old will be able to take the stage and teach the audience lessons about identity, kindness, and the dangers of popularity.
Next, put on your favorite flapper outfit and step into the 1920's with Daisy and Jay in The Great Gatsby, a riveting drama exploring wealth, illusion, obsession, and the American Dream. Finally, we wrap up the year with the classic musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where a combination of our young and mature performers will work together to blend whimsy, dark humor, and magical spectacle together.
From lighthearted comedy to unforgettable drama, this season has something for every theatre lover in Chillicothe.
March 12- 15th, 2026
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 1:30pm
Shore Acres Clubhouse
100 Park Boulevard, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig, comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" before a family curse dooms its newest heir.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
General Admission: $20 each
Mean Girls: High School Edition
June 25-27th, 2026
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 1:30pm
Illinois Valley Central High School
1300 W. Sycamore St., Chillicothe, IL 61523
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
General Admission: $15 each
The Great Gatsby
August 6-9th, 2026
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 1:30pm
Shore Acres Clubhouse
100 Park Boulevard, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Set in the summer of 1922, the story follows Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who moves to New York to work in the bond business. He rents a modest house in West Egg, next to the lavish mansion of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is known for throwing extravagant parties, hoping to attract his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, who lives across the bay with her wealthy husband, Tom Buchanan.
General Admission: $20 each
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical
November 13-15th, and 20-22nd 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm, and Sundays at 1:30pm
Shore Acres Clubhouse
100 Park Boulevard, Chillicothe, IL 61523
This musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story follows young Charlie Bucket as he embarks on a magical journey through Willy Wonka's extraordinary chocolate factory. It explores themes of greed, humility, and the power of imagination. The vibrant score and engaging choreography bring the story to life, making it a delightful experience for audiences of all ages.
General Admission: $20 each
