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About
Stage Company is an event venue at 418 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901. It is in Jackson County, about 56 miles from Paducah.
Stage Company is a community theater group based in Carbondale, Illinois. Founded in 1982 by local theater enthusiasts, it operates as a non-profit organization. The company’s first production was Inherit the Wind in June 1982. Early events took place at the Jackson County Courthouse and the SIU Newman Center. Its first full season featured two one-act plays and a dinner theater play. In 1983, Stage Company secured a rent-free lease in a renovated opera house, where it operated until 2005. Since 2008, the company has been producing shows at The Varsity Center.
- Address
- 418 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Phone
- (618) 549-5466
- County
- Jackson
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Distance
- about 56 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Carbondale
Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with a population of about 21,800. Founded in 1853, it grew as a railroad crossroads and transportation hub by the Civil War era. The city is home to Southern Illinois University, which started as a teacher training school in 1874 and is now a major research university. Carbondale is known for its railroad history, early Memorial Day observance, and being called the Eclipse Crossroads of America. It lies near the northern edge of Shawnee National Forest in the Big Muddy River watershed. Visitors can reach Carbondale via Illinois Route 13 or U.S. Route 51, with Amtrak service available. The nearest major airport is in St. Louis, about 82 miles away. Nearby attractions include Giant City State Park and Shawnee National Forest.
Getting there
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service available; nearest major airport in St. Louis
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Carbondale
- Woodlawn Cemetery: Site of one of the first Memorial Day observances in 1866.
- Southern Illinois University: Flagship campus of the SIU system and a national research university.
- University Museum: Houses 60,000 artifacts and hosts traveling art exhibits.
- Varsity Center for the Arts: Renovated theater serving as a performing arts venue.
- Giant City State Park: Known for its natural beauty and longest totality during the 2017 solar eclipse.
- Shawnee National Forest: Large forested area near the city offering outdoor recreation.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Stage Company located?
- Stage Company is at 418 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, in Jackson County.
- How do I get to Stage Company?
- Carbondale is served by Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51. It is about 56 miles from Paducah.
- How do I book Stage Company?
- Interested individuals can talk to an usher or contact a member for information.
- What is there to see in Carbondale?
- Places to see in Carbondale include Woodlawn Cemetery, Southern Illinois University, University Museum, Varsity Center for the Arts, Giant City State Park.
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