Theatre 7 - Decatur's Community Theatre

Decatur, we can't thank you enough for showing up for Sister Act the Musical and making it a celebration! 🙏

It's because of the community's support that Theatre 7 is in its 62nd year. Everyone at Theatre 7 – from the actors to musicians to the board of directors – is a volunteer, so our shows are truly a labor of love.

And we're curious – what about this show made you come out and see it? What show would you love to see us do in the future? Drop us a note in the comments or send us a message so we can continue providing high-quality theatre arts for the Decatur area!

Stay tuned for an announcement about our 2026-27 season and learn more about becoming a patron or volunteer at https://www.theatre7.org/.

Better boogie your way down to the Decatur Civic Center for tonight's performance of Sister Act - The Musical!

Tickets are selling fast for this divine musical comedy. Get yours at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act or at the door.

Based on the beloved movie, this uplifting musical features powerful gospel and soul music, outrageous laughs, and a story that celebrates the power of sisterhood, faith, and finding your true calling. Watch as this unlikely nun shakes up the quiet convent and transforms lives in the most unexpected ways!

Questions? Email [email protected]
Rated PG13 for some adult situations.
Run time: 2 and a half hours

Photo by Patricia Fryman Photography

Today we're shouting out the orchestra for Sister Act - The Musical led by Music Director Patrick Ward!

Part of the magic of live theatre is how the orchestra helps move the plot forward, working in synch with the actors on stage to hit the right timing for a hushed dramatic moment or a burst of laughter.

Best of all is how the sound fills the theatre so the audience can literally feel the bass and be left with chills or joy at all the right moments.

A big thank you to these Decatur area musicians for sharing their talents with Theatre 7:
- Patrick Ward - Music Director, Keyboard
- Lyn Sly - Keyboard
- Jason Waddell - Bass
- Chris Weirman - Drums
- Phillip Tsigolaroff - Trumpet
- Aubree Himanga - Flute
- Jen Himanga - Saxophone

Tickets are available for this weekend's performances through the Decatur Civic Center at https://www.decaturciviccenter.org/events/567/sister-act/ or call 217-422-6161.

Theatre 7 is working with the DPL Local History Room to add Theatre 7 show programs to their public archives. Check out what is currently in the Theatre 7 archive. (Look for the word LINK next to the show listing that are bold, italic and underlined.) If you have any show programs to add to the growing collection, please COMMENT below what programs you have. We'll scan them and return them to you. Thanks!

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