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BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

600 N East St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington, IL 61701

Upcoming Shows

Menopause The Musical
Menopause The Musical
Oct 18

Musical...



Review: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - May 21, 2026

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a jubilant and genuinely hilarious touring rendition of the 2023 Broadway revival. If you’re looking for hearty laughs and a winning combo of slapstick humor,witty pop culture, and musical theater references, Spamalot’s got it in spades....

Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 20, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre concludes their 33rd Season with the world premiere of THE TARGETED at the Chopin Theatre. Playwright Hanna Kime first started writing the play in 2019, at a moment when political tension and distrust started to escalate....

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Past Shows

The Naked Magicians
The Naked Magicians
Apr 9

Comedy...

Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Bloomington, IL!
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Bloomington, IL!
Mar 20

Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable.This production features all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape. With world-renown ballet artists...

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute LIVE in Concert in Bloomington, IL
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute LIVE in Concert in Bloomington, IL
Oct 3

Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect renditions of...

USAF Band of Mid-America Liberty For All Concert
USAF Band of Mid-America Liberty For All Concert
Jan 24

Gather with friends and family for the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Free Concerts!These 90-minute family-friendly concerts will feature the unit’s 45-member Concert Band...

Videos


Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company in Chicago Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company
Coronado Theatre (11/04-11/04)
I and You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson in Chicago I and You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson
Madison Street Theater (5/22-6/06)
Alison Krauss And Union Station in Chicago Alison Krauss And Union Station
Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia (9/12-9/12)
The Wizard Of Oz in Chicago The Wizard Of Oz
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (7/08-9/05)
6X6 Project in Chicago 6X6 Project
Raue Center For The Arts (6/27-6/27)
Water for Elephants in Chicago Water for Elephants
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/23-7/05)
Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital in Chicago Bach and the Organ: A Lecture/Demonstration Recital
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/05-6/05)
Physical Theater Festival Chicago in Chicago Physical Theater Festival Chicago
Physical Theater Festival Chicago (6/01-6/07)