Upcoming Shows
All That Jazz is a high-energy celebration of American dance—past, present, and future. From the golden age of jazz to today’s bold new moves, this vibrant...
Under the dynamic direction of internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Mark Yonally, Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....
by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026
Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....
by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...
by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...
by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026
Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....
by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026
What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...
by Rachel Weinberg - January 29, 2026
David Adjmi’s STEREOPHONIC pulls back the curtain on making a rock album — with all of the minute details, inane band member conversations, and painstaking, spirited artistic conversations that come with it. It centers on an unnamed Fleetwood Mac-esque band in the late 1970s as they record (and ...
Past Shows
Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1960s Las Vegas in this unforgettable tribute to the original kings of cool—Frank Sinatra, Dean...
Celebrate John Concepción’s 16 years of Opera Up Close with this one-of-a-kind musical gridiron extravaganza!Get ready for the ultimate mashup of music and football spirit! This...
Take a ride on the "Midnight Train to Georgia" over "River Deep, Mountain High" while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" you deserve...
The Center welcomes the king of camp, John Waters, for an unforgettable Halloween night of cult cinema and twisted storytelling. Expect an endless bag of...
Feel the antici…pation! One of the highlights of the Halloween season, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast returns to The Center’s stage...
Ballet 5:8, Chicago’s premiere female and minority-led ballet company, presents its critically acclaimed production La Llorona. This powerful performance reframes the legend of "La Llorona" through...
Experience the magic of musical theatre in The Center Southland Spotlight—a showcase of the best Southland community theatres and their 2025–26 season selections. The afternoon...
Kick off The Center’s 30th Anniversary Season with the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT), one of Chicago’s most dynamic dance companies. In...
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, is proud to begin its 30th season with South Chicago Dance Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 27...
Spanning Broadway to Classical and Opera, celebrate Mother’s Day with this mimosa-fueled, musical extravaganza!
An "unauthorized continuation," this play reimagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as degenerate teenagers.
An electrifying female-fronted retrospective tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll.
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with...
Join us for an exceptional dance showcase that celebrates the beauty of dreaming.
DRUMLine Live! embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience.
The Silhouettes® acclaimed show, “LOVE Happens” is an entertaining, family-friendly shadow dance story filled with the types of love that fill our world.
Featuring Original choreography by Ruth PageAdditional choreography by Larry Long, Dolores Long, and Birute BarodicaiteDirected by Victor AlexanderThis beloved holiday family classic is the only...
Written and Directed by Quenna BarrettWhat happens when a class of young Black women and non-binary folx of color take a trip to 1776? A collage...
with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici…pation!CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND STRONG LANGUAGE. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PATRONS UNDER AGE 17. PATRONS UNDER THE AGE OF...
Just in time for Halloween, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Center, in partnership with the Jeff Award-winning Kokandy Productions, to perform Stephen Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece. Musical...
Headed by lead singer Dr. Cherise Joy Stone-Thompson “Joy Storm”, the Rock & Soul Band pays tribute to the women who revolutionized classic rock and...
BOOM X is an explosive solo performance that documents the music, culture, and politics that shaped Gen X. Starting at Woodstock in August of ‘69,...
Dates: Monday, August 5-9, 2024, 9am – 4pmFee: $275Final showcase: Friday, August 9 at 7pm, approximately 50 minutesTickets to the Showcase are FREE, but registration is required. Description: Stretch your artistic...
Dates: Monday, June 17-21*, and June 24-28, 2024, 9am – 3pm, *No camp on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.Young Performer audition on...
Dates: Monday, June 10-14, 2024, 9am – 3pmFee: $270 (includes 2 tickets to final show)Final showcase: Friday, June 14 at 7pm, approximately 50 minutesAdditional tickets:...
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, January 16 – April 30, 2024; 5-7pm (no rehearsal/class on March 26)Cost: $360, includes 2 tickets to the final showAdditional tickets: $10Final Show:...
Composed by Orbert Davis, “Soul Migration” is a powerful, soul-stirring, musical tribute inspired by the stories of the 6 million African Americans who fled the...
The Exonerated combines first-person narrative with letters, transcripts, case files, and legal records to tell the stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row: Delbert...
Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m.The GSU Dance Company presents a cultural Kaleidoscope of movement. From traditional cultural dance forms...
A high-octane show entirely created, designed, and performed by the fearlessly funny women of world-famous comedy mecca The Second City, She the People is a mimosas-and-madness-fueled foray that...
10 a.m. and 12 noon* (*Sensory-Inclusive Performance with ASL Interpreter)Christina and Andrés can’t find their friend Juana, and their only clue is that she’s somewhere...
Muntu Dance Theatre performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music, and folklore. Their highly innovative repertory preserves traditional African...
ON STAGE CABERET SEATINGFranz Schubert’s song cycle Die Winterreise is a stunning musical journey through the bitter winter landscape of the human heart. Composed for voice and piano,...
Back by popular demand! This Billboard charting quartet returns to win your hearts once again with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music,...
The Original San Jose Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers & dancing snowflakes. For over 58...
Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, as they begin their journey south for the...
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m.Limited On Stage Tiered SeatingA special treat from the Center’s...
Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m.Performed in Sherman Hall - GENERAL ADMISSIONWhen...
Let’s do the Time Warp again! with a Live Shadow Cast and Audience Partici...pation!One of the oddest cult films ever made, this kinky, rock'n'roll, science fiction,...
This group made up of former members of the New Power Generation (NPG) have built a reputation for playing as if their famous boss was...
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from...
ON STAGE CABARET SEATINGLife is Short: Opera is Long. Not sure where to start on Wagner’s Ring Cycle? This is a chance to hear highlights...
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