Review: I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Oil Lamp Theater
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
1 University ParkwayUniversity Park, IL 60484
Review: Music Theater Works' WEST SIDE STORY at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago
The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…
Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre
The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…
Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone. …
Review: Heart of Gold's AN INTERVENTION at Pierce Hall At The Historic Chicago Temple Building
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Review: Babes with Blades' YO HO at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
Babes With Blades Theatre Company opens its 2026 season with yo ho, a captivating reimagining of historical fantasy full of over-the-top comedy, sexual tensions, and touching portrayals and celebrations of queer love.…
Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions
Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.…
Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater
Champions of Magic is entertainment in its purest form for patrons of all ages and will have everyone leaving the theater bursting with youthful energy and amazement. …
Past Shows
13 total · showing 1–10
Halftime High Notes
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, is proud to present Halftime High Notes: Honoring the Opera Up Close Legacy with John Concepcion and Friends, Saturday Feb, 7 at 2 p.m. Get ready for the ultimate mashup of music and football spirit!...
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
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...
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page and directed by the artistic team of Victor Alexander, Dolores Long, Birute Barodicaite, Dori Rothschild...
John Waters at Governors State University, Oct. 31
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, is proud to host John Waters for a screening of Serial Mom, complete with director’s commentary, Friday Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. The Center welcomes the king of camp, John Waters, for an unforgettable...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, is proud to present The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring a live shadow cast, Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m. Feel the antici…pation! One of the highlights of the Halloween season, The Rocky Horror...
La Llorona
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, is proud to present Ballet 5:8’s La Llorona, Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Ballet 5:8, Chicago’s premiere female and minority-led ballet company, presents its critically acclaimed production La Llorona...
Groovin’ at GovState, Featuring The Javon Watson Experience
The Center for Performing Arts (The Center) at Governors State University (GovState) concludes Groovin’ at GovState, featuring The Javon Watson Experience, Thursday August 14 at 6 p.m., at Governors State University, Outdoor Performance Area (behind the Center for Performing...
Groovin' at GovState: Denise Thimes
The Center for Performing Arts (The Center) at Governors State University (GovState) is proud to announce Groovin’ at GovState, featuring Denise Thines, Thursday June 26 at 6 p.m., at Governors State University, Outdoor Performance Area (behind the Center for Performing Arts, 1...
Groovin' at GovState, Featuring Projecto 7
The Center for Performing Arts (The Center) at Governors State University (GovState) is proud to announce Groovin’ at GovState, featuring Projecto 7, Thursday July 24 at 6 p.m., at Governors State University, Outdoor Performance Area (behind the Center for Performing Arts, 1...
Mimosas & Melodies
Governors State University’s (GovState) The Center for Performing Arts (The Center), 1 University Parkway, University Park, completes its 15th season of Opera Up Close and 29th season overall with a Mother’s Day celebration, Mimosas & Melodies, Sunday May 11 at 4 p.m. Audience...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Beautiful Game In Concert Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (8/31-8/31) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (8/01-8/30) |
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Chicago Cabaret Artists Performing with The Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra North & Maple Kitchen (7/01-9/02) |
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Brooks And Dunn Vibrant Arena at The MARK (10/03-10/03) |