Andrew Driscoll, Orpheum Theatre — Season finale, summer comedy, and a transformative state grant

Orpheum Theatre Executive Director Andrew Driscoll joined Galesburg's Morning News to discuss the final stretch of the 2025-26 season, a new Summer Comedy Series, and a transformative state grant that could redefine what the historic downtown venue is capable of booking. Topics covered in this interview: 512: The Selena Experience — April 23, 7:30 p.m. Walk-up tickets still available A Wicked Evening with Louise Dearman — May 16, 7:30 p.m. Her first solo performance in the United States 100 Years of Hank starring Jason Petty — May 23, 7:30 p.m. Buy 2, Get 2 Free offer The Illinois Theatre Tax Credit and the local champions who made it work The Orpheum as an economic engine for downtown Galesburg Summer Comedy Series — four shows, July through August, all at $20 The $99,250 DCEO matching grant and the "Orpheum in a New Light" campaign   For tickets and information: GalesburgOrpheum.org or call the box office at (309) 342-2299.