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The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Underground Cabaret

February 1, 2017

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MACOMB, IL - - MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Underground Cabaret. At 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 10-11.

The concert will feature musical theatre majors from the University.

The Underground Cabaret is a concert to honor the career of Professor Emeritus Maughan McMurdie. As a former operatic baritone and bass, McMurdie taught at Western Illinois and performed throughout the region from 1969, until his retirement in 1992. He was the musical director for Western's Summer Music Theatre from its onset until 1991; occasionally playing leading roles. He also sang in opera productions, including performances with Peoria Civic Opera Company. Maughan passed away in 2007.

Admission is $5 for the general public. WIU students will be admitted free with a valid student ID.

Posted By: Nicholas Doty (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
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