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UIS Performing Arts Center Announces Temporary Closures In 2025/26


by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2024

Sangamon Auditorium and the UIS Studio Theatre, housed within the University of Illinois Springfield's Public Affairs Center building, will temporarily close for an extensive plumbing improvement project that will modernize critical infrastructure in the building. The temporary closure will begin in...

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center


by Stephi Wild - November 13, 2024

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? will present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?, appearing live on Wednesday, March 26....

UIS Performing Arts Center to Hold Auditions for ALMOST, MAINE


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2024

The UIS Performing Arts Center will hold auditions for Almost, Maine, an enchanting exploration of love and life set in the almost-magical town of Almost, Maine. Learn more about the production and see how to audition....

Charlie Berens Is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center In February


by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2024

Charlie Berens has announced a performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2nd. ...

Past Shows


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 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 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
11/21 - 11/24/2024


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 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 features singer-songwriter Kevin Aldrich and vocalist Diane Dietz as they present a selection of love songs spanning ...


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, ...


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 features the UIS Music Faculty String Quartet as they share and explore dance traditions from around the ...


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. ...


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
9/26 - 9/29/2024


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 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 features local magicians Jesse James and Rha-Bea, who will deliver an engaging performance filled with comedy magic and ...

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Studebaker Theater at the Historic Fine Arts Building (4/19 - 4/19)
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