ENTERTAINMENT

Stand-up comedians are coming to this Downtown Peoria space. Here's what to know

Cassidy Waigand
Peoria Journal Star
The MAXAM Building will begin hosting COMEDY @ The Waterhouse events in late March.

PEORIA – The Waterhouse, situated in the MAXAM Building in downtown, will begin hosting “COMEDY @ The Waterhouse” in late March.

The Waterhouse wants to "prove the concept that a venue featuring club touring ‘stand up’ comedians is something that is needed and will be embraced Downtown!”

Tickets are listed for $25 per person and can be ordered at https://waterhousepeoria.square.site/shop/online-entertainment-admissions/20.  

Upcoming shows include:

  • Marc Rubben on March 22. The show will be opened by Greg Batton
  • Rocky LaPorte on April 12. Edgar Sandoval will be the show opener.
  • Jack Baker on April 26
  • Tim Cavanagh on May 10
  • Vince Carone on May 24

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The Waterhouse is also hosting Central Illinois Dueling Pianos on April 5 and April 6. Tickets for the upcoming shows are listed at $25 per person. The Dueling Pianos shows are also scheduled for May 3 and May 4.

On Feb. 14, the MAXAM Building Facebook page noted that The Waterhouse space is available for lease. According to the post:

“The Waterhouse will continue operate this space as an entertainment venue showcasing Dueling Pianos, Stand Up Comedy, and other Shows until a great fit tenant for the MAXAM Building is found!!”

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