Children's show sets Peoria Civic Center record
Congratulations to Bluey the cartoon dog, you're now a Peoria record holder.
"Blueys Big Play," a live show held at the Peoria Civic Center on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 is now the highest-grossing family show to ever play at the Civic Center Theater. The show drew more than 6,000 fans to its four shows over two days.
In addition, the Peoria Civic Center Theater ranks fourth in the state of Illinois for number of tickets sold and first for venues outside of the Chicago area, according to the Civic Center.
“We have focused on diversifying our entertainment options with shows to reach a wider audience. The fans have embraced our efforts with strong ticket sales,” Rik Edgar, general manager of the Civic Center, said in a news release.
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