Normal Theater releases holiday programming schedule

Posted on November 20, 2021
The theater is located in Uptown Normal at 209 North Street. (Facebook/Normal Theater)

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – The holiday season is upon us and the Normal Theater has released its holiday programming schedule.

Theater Manager Adam Fox spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.

“Kicking off on Black Friday with Home Alone, following up on Saturday afternoon with Miracle on 34th Street, and Sunday with The Muppet Christmas Carol,” said Fox. “Then starting up on December 1 we roll pretty much through December 24 with very, very few breaks in there keeping things going just about every night.”

Tickets for those shows are on sale now. More information is available at normaltheater.com.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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