Schoolhouse Rock has gone from Saturday morning television to the Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St.

The production “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” was adapted from the popular television series by Theatre BAM and Move On Productions, and became a live performance that has appeared in Chicago and New York.

The original television show was a musical cartoon to educate children on the basic elements of math, science, grammar and American history through catchy and humorous songs.

The not-for-profit group, the Stage Coach Players, has taken on the project, which debuted at the Stage Coach last Thursday. The performance runs

until Sunday. Tonight’s performance is at 8 p.m.

So far, the 22-song show has been a success at the Stage Coach.

“I really enjoyed the performance,” said 67-year-old DeKalb resident Mary Gosner. “I think the [Stage Coach Players] did a very good job at making it funny.”

The Players have prepared for this performance since July 28, and director Todd Toles feels their hard work will continue to be warmly received.

“It’s an experience for everybody,” Toles said. “It’s all about learning, and learning should be fun.”

The show is geared to an audience of all ages, Toles said, and so far, the range has been from 3-year-olds to 75-year-olds.

“Schoolhouse Rock hasn’t been on the air since 1985,” Toles said. “But folks who are having children now grew up on it, so their children might know it from them.”

Students might know the song “Just a Bill” from professor Greg Anderson, who not only plays the song in class but also performs it with the Stage Coach Players.

The series became so popular that it was shown on ABC from 1973 to 1985, and after its departure from television, it remained a notable part of American culture.