The Madison Makes an Impact:

Those of us who have been around long enough to remember the Madison Theatre when it was in operation understand the sizeable, positive impact this renovation can have in bringing life back to Main Street and downtown Peoria. Reopening the Madison, too, is Peoria’s last shot at saving one of the city’s famed Vaudeville theaters, while bringing jobs – construction and permanent – into the city.

But, more important than the economic impact, a renovated Madison Theatre will give far more people in our community affordable access to the life-altering power of the arts by providing a new home for events ranging from concerts, orchestras, and ballets all the way to seminars, film screenings, and educational initiatives.

Here’s the Blockbuster Bash Lineup:

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Peoria Youth Peacebuilders Talent Show
12:15 – 12:45 PM Peoria Ballet
1:00 – 1:30 PM Peoria Symphony Orchestra
1:30 – 2:30PM Morton Civic Chorus
2:50 – 3:50PM Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra
4:15 – 5:15PM JC & The Redemption
5:45 – 6:00PM Mike Alexander
6:00 – 7:00 PM Still Shine
7:30 – 8:30 PM The BraziLionaires
9:00 – 10:00 PM Sun Stereo

Our sponsors:

Thanks to these fine event sponsors, 100% of the money raised at the Blockbuster Bash goes to renovating the Madison Theatre.

Stage Sponsor - CEFCU
VIP Tent Sponsor - Simantel
MVP Sponsors - Discover Peoria & City of Peoria
Community Mural Sponsor - PNC Bank
Big Time Sponsors:
- Amy Ackerman Kinsinger - Pop-Up Bodega
- Sun Collectors - Peoria Youth Peacebuilders Talent Show
- Morton Community Bank
Event Sponsor - David Vaughn Investments (DVI) & Autohaus of Peoria
Supporting Sponsor - Manpower
In-Kind Contributors - Simantel, Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment, GFL Environmental, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Peoria Park District, Kenny's Westside Pub, Pearl Technology, Farnsworth, DLR, First Build Associates, Ace Sign Company, Idea Architecture, Four Points by Sheraton, Jeffery Noble/Mouve Film,

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email info@themadisonpeoria.org to find out more.

Blockbuster Bash for the Madison Theatre

Presented by The Madison Preservation Association