Rosebud Theatre will close doors after Dec. 5 show

EFFINGHAM – One of central Illinois' major entertainment venues is closing its doors in early December.

The Rosebud Theatre in Effingham announced Monday that it will shut down after the curtains come down on its holiday show, "The Spirit of Christmas," on Dec. 5.

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