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Here are details on 100th anniversary celebration at Lincoln Theatre in Belleville

The Lincoln Theatre in Belleville is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend with a variety show called “A Century of Entertainment.”

It’s being produced by Take a Bow Showcase & Rising Stars, a non-profit performing-arts organization, with appearances by Royalty Events for Every Kingdom and Gabrielle’s Step by Step Dance Studio.

“Re-creating iconic entertainment highlights from each decade, 1920s to the present, and featuring classic songs and characters from blockbuster movie and stage musicals of the last century!” the flier reads.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 11 (under 5 free). They’re available at the Lincoln box office, Abe’s Gourmet Popcorn or www.lincolntheatre-belleville.com.

Children and adults are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie character from any decade in film history, participate in a costume contest with prizes and pose for photos with Disney characters.

The show also will be live-streamed. For more information, call 618-409-0015.

Mullen Building Corp. opened the Lincoln Theatre in 1921 on the corner of East Main and North High streets in downtown Belleville, as shown in this colorized postcard from the early days.
Mullen Building Corp. opened the Lincoln Theatre in 1921 on the corner of East Main and North High streets in downtown Belleville, as shown in this colorized postcard from the early days. Provided
The late Richard Wright, former owner of the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, removed its CinemaScope screen and restored the proscenium arch that framed the vaudeville stage in the 1920s.
The late Richard Wright, former owner of the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, removed its CinemaScope screen and restored the proscenium arch that framed the vaudeville stage in the 1920s. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com
Dave and Sandy Schoenborn, who own the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, pose at the concession stand. Sandy’s father, the late Richard Wright, bought the business in 1980 and ran it with his wife, Betty.
Dave and Sandy Schoenborn, who own the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville, pose at the concession stand. Sandy’s father, the late Richard Wright, bought the business in 1980 and ran it with his wife, Betty. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com

This story was originally published November 11, 2021 at 11:32 AM.

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A reporter for 40 years, Teri Maddox joined the Belleville News-Democrat in 1990. She also teaches journalism at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. She holds degrees from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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