KC and the Sunshine Band
For more than five decades, KC and the Sunshine Band has been getting audiences on their feet with timeless hits including Get Down Tonight, That's...
UIS Performing Arts Center
1 University PlazaSpringfield, IL 62703
Upcoming Shows
Ali Siddiq: Custom Fit
Comedian Ali Siddiq brings his international standup tour Custom Fit to Springfield, Illinois. Crowned by Vulture as stand-up comedy's most prolific storyteller, Ali Siddiq has...
Candace Bushnell
Candace Bushnell, the internationally bestselling author whose writing inspired the television phenomenon Sex and the City, brings her acclaimed one-woman show to Springfield. Filled with...
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug...
Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
The Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour brings its all-new material to the UIS Performing Arts Center on November 15, 2026. Founded by...
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. …
Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit
Under the gripping direction of 4 Chairs Theatre founder Lauren Berman, Good People takes us into the blue-collar heart of South Boston and the residents who can’t catch a break — and those who can. …
Review: THE BEST OF WOMEN OFF-COLOUR at The Second City
The Best of Women Off-Colour is a fast-paced, carefully curated show that is the perfect blend of race, culture, gender, and politics.…
Review: & JULIET Presented by Broadway In Chicago
On its second Chicago engagement, & Juliet remains a glittering, joyous confection of a jukebox musical — and this time it features iconic boy band member Joey Fatone…
Review: Raven Theatre's OCTET at Goodman Theatre
I loved Dave Molloy’s inventive and captivating a cappella musical Octet at Raven Theatre so much that here I am, reviewing it a second time in short succession now that it’s moved to the Goodman’s Owen Theatre. Director Keira Fromm leads an ensemble of eight that shines just as brightly in th…
Past Shows
Joe Gatto - Let's Get Into It
Joe Gatto, renowned for his roles in Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index, brings his Let's Get Into It tour to the UIS Performing Arts...
Charlie Berens
Charlie Berens will perform at the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2, 2025. Known for his comedic online news show, the Manitowoc Minute, Berens...
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas returns to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 21, featuring the distinctive sounds of Chip Davis and his ensemble. With over...
Doctor Voynich and Her Children
Doctor Voynich and Her Children is a thought-provoking production presented by the UIS Performing Arts Center in collaboration with Coalescence Theatre Project. This play delves...
All Access: A Show for Every Body
All Access: A Show for Every Body showcases a diverse array of artists with disabilities, highlighting themes of inclusion and representation. Hosted by artist-in-residence Steve...
Date Night with Voice and Guitar: Love Songs
Date Night with Voice and Guitar: Love Songs features singer-songwriter Kevin Aldrich and vocalist Diane Dietz as they present a selection of love songs spanning...
Experience Tator Tots
Experience Tator Tots is a 60-minute performance that invites audiences to enjoy an engaging and accessible theatrical experience. Set to take place on November 14,...
Free Writing for the Stage Workshop Series
UIS Performing Arts Center presents a free Writing for the Stage workshop series, offering aspiring playwrights the chance to learn the fundamentals of playwriting. Led...
Date Night with It Takes Four to Tango
Date Night with It Takes Four to Tango features the UIS Music Faculty String Quartet as they share and explore dance traditions from around the...
One Hundred Strings: Traditional Music of India
One Hundred Strings: Traditional Music of India offers a cultural exploration of Indian music through live performance, showcasing the rich musical heritage of the region....
PLANETS with David Becker
David Becker brings his acclaimed performance, PLANETS, to the UIS Performing Arts Center on October 5, 2024. This engaging evening promises a captivating blend of...
The Lifespan of a Fact
The Lifespan of a Fact explores the complex interplay between truth and fiction in a compelling narrative that resonates long after the performance. This engaging...
Date Night with Electric Bass Quintet
Date Night with Electric Bass Quintet features Max Beckman leading a unique ensemble of four bass guitarists, showcasing original compositions that blend bass and vocals....
Date Night with Comedy Magic and Mentalism
Date Night with Comedy Magic and Mentalism features local magicians Jesse James and Rha-Bea, who will deliver an engaging performance filled with comedy magic and...
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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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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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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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 Live! Navy Pier (9/19-9/20) |
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The Book of Mormon Cadillac Palace Theatre (10/23-11/01) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Hard Rock Live Rockford (9/12-9/12) |
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Raue Center For The Arts (12/11-12/11) |