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The League of Chicago Theatres to Celebrate Black History Month


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 26, 2026

The League of Chicago Theatres will shine a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Theatre Week Continued....

Tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2026 to go on Sale This Week


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2026

Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week 2026 will take place February 5-15, 2026. Find out how to get tickets here. ...

RUTH PAGE'S THE NUTCRACKER Celebrates 60 Years at the Ruth Page Center For the Arts


by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2025

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page's The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page. ...

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University Hosts Family-Friendly Saturday Matinees


by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2025

This October, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will continue its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with Saturday afternoon matinees that celebrate local artistry and cultural storytelling....

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Open The Center At Govstate’s 30th Anniversary Legacy Season In September


by A.A. Cristi - August 14, 2025

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will open its 30th Anniversary Legacy Season with a performance by South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m....

New Musical About Young John Lewis To Premiere At The Center For Performing Arts


by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2024

'Hero: The Boy from Troy,' a brand-new musical about a young John Lewis premieres at Governors State University's The Center for Performing Arts on January 17, 2025, ...

RUTH PAGE'S THE NUTCRACKER Returns To The Ruth Page Center for the Arts This Christmas


by A.A. Cristi - November 05, 2024

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by Ruth Page....

See SWEENEY TODD in Concert and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at The Center for Performing Arts


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024

Experience spine-tingling performances at The Center for Performing Arts this October with SWEENEY TODD in concert and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW featuring a live shadow cast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Kokandy Productions To Present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT At GSU's Center For Performing Arts


by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2024

Kokandy Productions, in partnership with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, will present SWEENEY TODD IN CONCERT, a one-night event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts. ...

Past Shows

Anon(ymous)
Anon(ymous)
11/6 - 11/9/2025


University Park, IL – Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) Program presents Anon(ymous), written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by Gabrielle Wilson, November ...

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul


University Park, IL – Governors State University presents CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, ...

Groovin' at GovState
Groovin' at GovState
6/26 - 8/14/2025


The Center for Performing Arts (The Center) at Governors State University (GovState) is proud to announce its free, inaugural summer series, Groovin’ at GovState, June ...

Dog Sees God
Dog Sees God
4/3 - 4/6/2025


Governors State University’s (GovState), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with Dog Sees God, written by Bert V. Royal and directed by ...

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