Tickets are now on sale for shows during the second half of the 2025 season at The Legacy Theater in Carthage.
This schedule brings a variety of music from a salute to two great piano- playing singers of the 1970s, to the return of a Christmas classic that helped launch The Legacy Theater, A Christmas Wish.
Sept. 13, Jim Witter’s “The Piano Men” Take a musical journey through the 1970s, with the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Award-winning Canadian recording artist, Jim Witter and his incredible band, will salute these two singer/ song writers at The Legacy Theater in Carthage on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.
“Jim Witter’s: The Piano Men” is a musical celebration of the 1970’s, year by year, hit by hit, from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John.
This musical tour begins with “Your Song” and brings back music of two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters. Accented with visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, see the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade.
Along the way, hear classic hits like “My Life”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man”, “Just the Way You Are.”
With Witter at the grand piano and his talented band mates, the music is not an attempt to “mimic” a long list of familiar hits. Instead, Witter uses his tenor voice to recreate specific landmarks in the pop culture timeline.
Now in its 20th year of touring, “The Piano Men” has enjoyed sold-out performances, return engagements and rave reviews in theaters across North America, Great Britain and Dubai.
Oct. 4, Alive Again! A Tribute to Chicago On Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., relive the sound of the band Chicago. For over 50 years, Chicago has created some of the most recognizable songs in music history.
Alive Again: A Tribute to Chicago came together to honor the band and to keep the instrumentation, sound, and spirit of Chicago alive. Their large ensemble cast includes vocalists, keyboard, percussion, guitar and brass.
Oct. 26, Liverpool Legends
Back at The Legacy Theater by popular demand is Liverpool Legends on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
These four lads were hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison of The Beatles. Liverpool Legends have toured the world, and top television producers chose Liverpool Legends to portray the band that changed the course of music. They have been voted “Tribute Show of the Year in 2022” and “Visitors’ Choice Award for Entertainer of the Year” in Branson, Mo.
Nov. 7, Dallas Brass: American Musical Journey On Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., hear the Dallas Brass: American Musical Journey, with their special guests, our own local high school band students.
Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion. Their repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood, pop and patriotic music.
After a workshop with area student musicians during the day, these students will perform with the band during the show.
Nov. 22, The Highwaymen Life: A Musical Tribute Another returning favorite is The Highwaymen Live: A Musical Tribute on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.
Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans.
Recreating the sound of these stars as individuals and singing together, this show is a full tribute to country’s greatest, with Michael Moore as Willie Nelson, August Manley as Waylon Jennings, and Cliff Wright as Johnny Cash.
Dec. 13 and 14, A Christmas Wish
Two performances of A Christmas Wish are scheduled Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m.
An original production first presented in 2008, and then again in 2011 and 2016, A Christmas Wish is the show that started the restoration of auditorium that became The Legacy Theater. It is a fitting tribute to the theater’s tenth year.
The show features a mix of outstanding local talent and guest artists telling the story of a young girl away from home on Christmas Eve. Lost and exhausted, she falls asleep. Traditional carols and the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra fill the little girl’s dream.
This production is directed by Legacy Theater Foundation board member, Amy Graham. Saturday’s performance is generously sponsored by Carson Motors.
Tickets for all these shows are available at The Legacy Theater. Call 217-357-9479 or stop at the box office, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 1160 Buchanan, Carthage. Tickets are sold two hours before any show. To buy tickets on line, go to thelegacytheater. com.
