Illinois Wesleyan University Theatres
2 Ames Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61701
Theater
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts houses extraordinary talent within its facilities at McPherson Hall.
Four main stage plays are performed here annually, selected from a playbill including everything from Shakespeare to musicals. McPherson Hall, completed in 1963, is named for IWU's 10th President, Harry W. McPherson, and contains a 300-seat theatre, scene shop, classrooms and other facilities. Call or visit the website for performance dates and tickets.
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