Theatre 7 - Decatur's Community Theatre

Theatre 7 - Decatur's Community Theatre Theatre 7 is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization that produces live theatre in Decatur, IL! 🎭 Our headquarters are located at 131 N. Water St.

Theatre 7 is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization, dedicated to fostering an interest in theater arts. Theatre 7 has provided quality live stage entertainment in the greater Decatur area since 1964. (next to the Arts Council) and all mainstage performances are at the Decatur Civic Center. Theatre 7 survives thanks to the hard work and dedication of its volunteers and donations from the

community. A successful stage production requires many volunteers working behind the scenes before, during, and after the run of show. It costs thousands of dollars to produce a live stage production. Our fundraisers, ticket sales and patron/sponsor donations help us stay alive. Interested in joining? There are many opportunities, onstage and behind the scenes. We need carpenters, lighting techs, sound techs, producers, actors, directors, choreographers, musicians and more! Become a sponsor! Individuals, companies, and organizations can help by becoming a patron, making a donation, purchasing program ads or sponsoring the royalty or production costs of a show. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected]

Better boogie your way down to the Decatur Civic Center for tonight's performance of Sister Act - The Musical!Tickets ar...
05/30/2026

Better boogie your way down to the Decatur Civic Center for tonight's performance of Sister Act - The Musical!

Tickets are selling fast for this divine musical comedy. Get yours at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act or at the door.

Based on the beloved movie, this uplifting musical features powerful gospel and soul music, outrageous laughs, and a story that celebrates the power of sisterhood, faith, and finding your true calling. Watch as this unlikely nun shakes up the quiet convent and transforms lives in the most unexpected ways!

Questions? Email [email protected]
Rated PG13 for some adult situations.
Run time: 2 and a half hours

Photo by Patricia Fryman Photography

Have you heard? Sister Act - The Musical is a feel-good comedy hit that will have you rejoicing! 🪩🙏Tickets are selling f...
05/29/2026

Have you heard? Sister Act - The Musical is a feel-good comedy hit that will have you rejoicing! 🪩🙏

Tickets are selling fast for this divine musical comedy with performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Decatur Civic Center. Get yours at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act or at the door.

Based on the beloved movie, this uplifting musical features powerful gospel and soul music, outrageous laughs, and a story that celebrates the power of sisterhood, faith, and finding your true calling. Watch as this unlikely nun shakes up the quiet convent and transforms lives in the most unexpected ways!

Questions? Email [email protected]
Rated PG13 for some adult situations.
Run time: 2 and a half hours

Photo by Patricia Fryman Photography

Today we're shouting out the orchestra for Sister Act - The Musical led by Music Director Patrick Ward!Part of the magic...
05/28/2026

Today we're shouting out the orchestra for Sister Act - The Musical led by Music Director Patrick Ward!

Part of the magic of live theatre is how the orchestra helps move the plot forward, working in synch with the actors on stage to hit the right timing for a hushed dramatic moment or a burst of laughter.

Best of all is how the sound fills the theatre so the audience can literally feel the bass and be left with chills or joy at all the right moments.

A big thank you to these Decatur area musicians for sharing their talents with Theatre 7:
- Patrick Ward - Music Director, Keyboard
- Lyn Sly - Keyboard
- Jason Waddell - Bass
- Chris Weirman - Drums
- Phillip Tsigolaroff - Trumpet
- Aubree Himanga - Flute
- Jen Himanga - Saxophone

Tickets are available for this weekend's performances through the Decatur Civic Center at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act/ or call 217-422-6161.

05/27/2026

It takes a lot of people to put on a musical and Theatre 7 is grateful to have Evan Miller and Timber Ziegler as directors of Sister Act - The Musical.

After disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she hides in a convent and helps her fellow nuns find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash based on the hit movie will leave you rejoicing! 🪩🙏

Get your tickets for this weekend's performances at the Decatur Civic Center. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm, and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.

Tickets are available through the Decatur Civic Center at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act/index.html or call 217-422-6161.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Rated PG13 for some adult situations.
Run time: 2 and a half hours

05/26/2026

Theatre 7 is working with the DPL Local History Room to add Theatre 7 show programs to their public archives. Check out what is currently in the Theatre 7 archive. (Look for the word LINK next to the show listing that are bold, italic and underlined.) If you have any show programs to add to the growing collection, please COMMENT below what programs you have. We'll scan them and return them to you. Thanks!

Opening night of Sister Act - The Musical was a hit! - "Great show!!!" - "Love it! I can’t wait to see this production!"...
05/24/2026

Opening night of Sister Act - The Musical was a hit!
- "Great show!!!"
- "Love it! I can’t wait to see this production!"

Get your tickets for today's Sunday matinee at 2pm or all next weekend at the Decatur Civic Center. Tickets available at the door half an hour before the show opens or call 217-422-6161 or get them online at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act/

After disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she hides in a convent and helps her fellow nuns find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel-good comedy smash based on the hit movie will leave you rejoicing! 🪩🙏

Questions? Email [email protected]
Rated PG13 for some adult situations.
Run time: 2 and a half hours

Photo by Patricia Fryman Photography

With: Music Theatre International

05/23/2026

Come get a look at Sister Act - The Musical! Heartfelt and fun, you'll leaving singing!

Thanks Alyssa Patrick, WAND News

Today's the day! Sister Act - The Musical opens tonight at the Decatur Civic Center.After disco diva Deloris Van Cartier...
05/23/2026

Today's the day! Sister Act - The Musical opens tonight at the Decatur Civic Center.

After disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she hides in a convent and helps her fellow nuns find their voices as she rediscovers her own . This feel-good comedy smash based on the hit movie will leave you rejoicing! 🪩🙏

Fun fact: While the movie "Sister Act" is set in the '90s in Reno and San Francisco, the musical adaptation is set in the 1970s in Philadelphia and celebrates all things disco, soul, and cheese steak! It also has an all original score written by Tony winner Alan Menken.

Performances are May 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31 at the Decatur Civic Center. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm, and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.

Tickets are selling fast! Order your tickets through the Decatur Civic Center. Available at the door half an hour before the show opens. Call 217-422-6161l or visit https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act/index.html.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Rated PG13 for some adult situations.
Run time: 2 and a half hours

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131 N Water Street
Decatur, IL
62523

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