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.
CPT's Pop Culture Trivia Night
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Doors open at 6:00, Trivia starts at 6:30
Shore Acres Clubhouse
100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Think you know your pop culture? Gather your smartest (or funniest!) friends and join Chillicothe Players Theatre for an evening of laughs, friendly competition, and unforgettable fun at our Pop Culture Trivia Night!
Test your knowledge with questions covering:
🎬 Movies
📺 TV Shows
😂 Memes & Internet Culture
🎮 Video Games
🏈 Sports
🎭 Musicals & Plays
Bring your dream team of up to 6 players and compete for bragging rights—and a fantastic prize! The winning table will take home HALF of the money collected!
Enjoy complimentary **non-alcoholic drinks, delicious snacks, and a night filled with fun, laughter, and a little friendly rivalry. Whether you're a Broadway buff, movie fanatic, sports expert, or meme master, there's something for everyone!
So start assembling your team, brush up on your pop culture knowledge, and get ready for an exciting night supporting Chillicothe Players Theatre. We can't wait to see who will be crowned our Pop Culture Trivia Champions!
General Admission:
- $30 per person
- $150 for party of 6
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
Dinner Theatre Friday Night Only $45
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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
What happens when the town's most unruly, loud, and mischievous kids suddenly decide they want starring roles in the annual Christmas pageant?
Chaos... laughter... and a few completely unexpected lessons.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the infamous Herdman children—the kids everyone believes are absolutely the worst. They've never heard the Christmas story, they've never been to church, and they turn the traditional pageant upside down in ways no one could have imagined. But as rehearsals unfold, the entire community begins to see the Christmas story through fresh eyes.
Filled with hilarious moments, unforgettable characters, and a heartfelt message about grace, hope, and the true meaning of Christmas, this beloved holiday classic reminds us that sometimes the most unlikely people can teach us the greatest lessons.
General Admission: $20 each
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
