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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

600 N. East St., Bloomington, IL 61701

Theater

The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts presents an incredibly diverse programming schedule.

Built in 1922 to house the original American Passion Play, the former Scottish Rite Temple is the centerpiece of downtown Bloomington's Cultural District. The Performing Arts Center has a 1,200-seat theater and 1,000-person ballroom.

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Christmas under the Dome

McLean County Museum of History  •  Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 5PM

Join the McLean County Museum of History for free festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!

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Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular

Bloomington Center for Performing Arts •  Dec 07 – Dec 08 @ 7:30PM

Beautiful singing, amazing dancing, hundreds of sparkly costumes, and lots of heart. It’s time for one of Bloomington-Normal’s most treasured holiday traditions to take the main…

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Christmas at the Mansions

Ewing Manor and David Davis Mansion  •  Dec 14 @ 2PM

Tour historic sites at Christmas at the Mansions in Bloomington-Normal.

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