University Park, IL – Governors State University presents It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway. Rediscover the magic of Frank Capra's timeless masterpiece, It's a Wonderful Life, in a fun and immersive way. With the help of an ensemble led by the Center’s staff, this live radio play adaptation takes you back in time to the 1940s, perfect for the whole family, as you become part of a live studio audience attending a radio broadcast of this beloved holiday tale. Tickets are $10.60 - $26.50 and may be purchased by calling 708.235.2222 or visiting CenterTickets.net. Patrons may also make purchases at the box office. Box office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and two hours prior to all performances. For more information on Governors State University’s 30th season visit www.GovSt.edu.
Halftime High Notes (2/7/26-2/7/26)
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is at 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL.
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker (12/6/25-12/7/25)
John Waters at Governors State University, Oct. 31 (10/31/25-10/31/25)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (10/25/25-10/25/25)
La Llorona (10/18/25-10/18/25)
Groovin’ at GovState, Featuring The Javon Watson Experience (8/14/25-8/14/25)
Groovin' at GovState: Denise Thimes (6/26/25-6/26/25)
Groovin' at GovState, Featuring Projecto 7 (6/24/25-6/24/25)
Mimosas & Melodies (5/11/25-4/11/25)
UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul (3/8/25-3/8/25)
DREAM (2/28/25-3/1/25)
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
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Think Floyd
Raue Center For The Arts (5/2 - 5/2) | |
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The Wiz at James M. Nederlander Theatre
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts (3/31 - 3/5) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Music of the Baroque: Fathers & Sons
Harris Theater for Music and Dance (1/24 - 1/24) | |
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Lungs
A Short Leap Theatre Company (3/19 - 4/4) | ||
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Holidays a cappella at Chicago a cappella
Chicago A Cappella (10/25 - 8/25) | |
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Phantom in Concert
Madden Theater (1/9 - 1/18) | |
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