# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SIMPLY THE BEST, A NIGHT OF BROADWAY'S BEST MUSIC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: SHOW DATES/TIMES:
June 12 – 7:30 pm
June 13 and 14 – 1:30 pm

TICKETS:
$15 all ages, general admission
peoriaplayers.org
309-688-4473

SYNOPSIS:
Peoria Players announces its collaboration with the Friends of the Regional Office of Education #48 for the Spring Musical Theatre Celebration, Simply The Best -- A Night of Broadway’s Best Music, directed by Bryan Blanks and Mary Ellen Ulrich. This will be a high energy production featuring high school students and alumni from all Peoria area schools. The show will feature songs from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Alice by Heart, Hairspray, High School Musical and more. 

Simply The Best is sponsored by Ricketts & Cochran Clan, Castle Patio Inn, Olympia Sports Bar and Grill, City Heat, and Monica Kalman.

PRODUCTION STAFF
Director/Co-Choreographer: Bryan Blanks 
Co- Director- Mary Ellen Ulrich
Co-Choreographer: Delaney Taylor
Light Design: Wayne Carey
Sound- Jace McCance 
Costumes: Monica Kalman
Set: James Richardson and Hunter Kalman 
Light Execution: Tricia Hunt Glenn
Production Assistant: Julie Duran
Board Liaison- Friends of the R.O.E. #48- Dave Pohels 

CAST LIST
Bryan Smith
Jacobie Walker 
Marcus Ice
Teon Ford
Ava Aaron
Ava Jane Fischer
Kasia Delinski 
Daniel Duran
Regan Monroe
Claire Marquette 
Kamaiyah Qualls
Brylie Detra
Joseph Wake
Risa Ice
Lily Middleton
Brody Buescher
Becca Welch
Raegan Copeland
Reese Jones 
Violet Locke
Lilly Fore
Ayden Andrews
Rozetta Brown
Jacquri Bush
Paige Delaroche
Janey Ellen Urlich 

College Guest Artists:
DeRosa Crawford  
Amare Bell
Helaina Kalman
Tyler Weaver
Kate Wiegardt 
Lindsey Ropp
Josh Regan
Bri Short
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/simply-the-best-a-night-of-broadways-best-music/200030078300553
- **Event Categories**: art, live-music, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 130

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Peoria
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4300 N University St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614
- **lat**: 40.73969
- **long**: -89.61239
- **full address**: 4300 N University St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/32721cff0e1ab1aff60ad8ee0ebb7f4e43f073eff4d62544996fd8b037e3f477-rimg-w1200-h960-dc490220-gmir?v=1781011317

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SIMPLY THE BEST, A NIGHT OF BROADWAY'S BEST MUSIC being held?
  - **A:** SIMPLY THE BEST, A NIGHT OF BROADWAY'S BEST MUSIC takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 4300 N University St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SIMPLY THE BEST, A NIGHT OF BROADWAY'S BEST MUSIC?
  - **A:** SIMPLY THE BEST, A NIGHT OF BROADWAY'S BEST MUSIC is organized by Peoria Players.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SIMPLY THE BEST, A NIGHT OF BROADWAY'S BEST MUSIC is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Peoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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