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Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts History
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts is the realization of a dream that began in the 1960s - to conceive, create and construct a state-of-the-art performing arts center to serve the needs of Springfield and the surrounding region. The Hall is named for the wife of well-known developer, entrepreneur and philanthropist John Q. Hammons, in recognition of the couple's major donation to the venue’s capital campaign. Since its gala opening in October of 1992, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts has met and exceeded the expectations of arts enthusiasts. Located on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, Juanita K. Hammons Hall regularly attracts patrons from southern and central Missouri, northern Arkansas, and eastern Kansas and Oklahoma. The venue features a 2,264-seat theatre including multi-level boxes and orchestra pit; spacious backstage facilities with individual, crew and chorus dressing rooms, cast lounge, green room, loading dock and break areas; expansive multi-level foyer-style lobby; public and private reception areas; full-service front-of-house, technical and support staff; on-site computerized box office; and 5-level parking garage adjacent to the building.News
Juanita K. Hammons Hall To Host Exclusive Concert Series Celebrating The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts will present The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Curtain Call Concert Series – 53 Years of Music, 3 Unforgettable Nights.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts will present The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Curtain Call Concert Series – 53 Years of Music, 3 Unforgettable Nights.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Josh Young & Emily Padgett-Young to Lead CAROUSEL in Concert With the Springfield Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024
In a collaboration that aims to redefine the staged concert experience, Missouri State University’s acclaimed Theatre and Dance Department is teaming up with the Springfield Symphony for a concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Carousel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024
In a collaboration that aims to redefine the staged concert experience, Missouri State University’s acclaimed Theatre and Dance Department is teaming up with the Springfield Symphony for a concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Carousel. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nikki Glaser and Kate Walsh Among Featured Women in Anya Marina's New Lyric Video 'Girl Shit'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Anya Marina has shared the lyric video for “Girl Shit.' In the song, Marina sings about girls growing up and growing strong over a compilation of childhood photos featuring some of the most treasured women in Marina’s life including actress and bestie Kate Walsh, comedian Nikki Glaser, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2024
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Anya Marina has shared the lyric video for “Girl Shit.' In the song, Marina sings about girls growing up and growing strong over a compilation of childhood photos featuring some of the most treasured women in Marina’s life including actress and bestie Kate Walsh, comedian Nikki Glaser, and more.
Exclusive: First Look At Tesori's & Lindsay-Abaire's Reimagined SHREK Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024
The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024
The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.
All New Production of SHREK THE MUSICAL Will Embark on Tour in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023
An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour in February 2024. Find out where to catch the show in a city near you!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023
An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour in February 2024. Find out where to catch the show in a city near you!
Jackson Browne Announces 2023 Summer Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a 2023 summer tour with dates running from June through early August, performing songs spanning the length of his career. Presale, Fan and VIP ticket information is available now. Check out the complete list of tour dates!
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a 2023 summer tour with dates running from June through early August, performing songs spanning the length of his career. Presale, Fan and VIP ticket information is available now. Check out the complete list of tour dates!
Jackson Browne Brings 2023 Summer Tour To Benedum Center, June 4
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a 2023 summer tour with dates running from June through early August, performing songs spanning the length of his career. General tickets go on sale Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a 2023 summer tour with dates running from June through early August, performing songs spanning the length of his career. General tickets go on sale Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Kyla Stone, Sam McLellan and More to Star in National Tour of ANASTASIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021
Casting has been announced for the return of the North American tour of the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of ANASTASIA. The ANASTASIA tour will launch in Connecticut (the Palace Theatre in Waterbury October 19-21, 2021 and the Shubert Theatre in New Haven October 22-24, 2021) and will go on to play over 40 cities this season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021
Casting has been announced for the return of the North American tour of the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of ANASTASIA. The ANASTASIA tour will launch in Connecticut (the Palace Theatre in Waterbury October 19-21, 2021 and the Shubert Theatre in New Haven October 22-24, 2021) and will go on to play over 40 cities this season.
#IMOMSOHARD is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center in October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2021
The comedy duo of Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley, creators and stars of the hit Facebook weekly series #IMomSoHard, have announced additional dates for their upcoming #IMOMSOHARD: The Getaway Tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2021
The comedy duo of Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley, creators and stars of the hit Facebook weekly series #IMomSoHard, have announced additional dates for their upcoming #IMOMSOHARD: The Getaway Tour.
John Prine Shares New Video for 'Paradise,' Featuring Kelsey Waldon
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 19, 2019
John Prine's new acoustic video for his song “Paradise,” featuring special guest Kelsey Waldon, premiered yesterday at Sounds Like Nashville. The song was recorded as part of the pair's new collaborative 7-inch vinyl, The Kentucky Sessions, which is included with each purchase of Waldon's new album White Noise/White Lines—out October 4 via Prine's independent label Oh Boy Records.
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 19, 2019
John Prine's new acoustic video for his song “Paradise,” featuring special guest Kelsey Waldon, premiered yesterday at Sounds Like Nashville. The song was recorded as part of the pair's new collaborative 7-inch vinyl, The Kentucky Sessions, which is included with each purchase of Waldon's new album White Noise/White Lines—out October 4 via Prine's independent label Oh Boy Records.
John Prine Takes Home Two Americana Music Association Honors & Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 12, 2019
John Prine won two awards at last night's Americana Music Association Honors & Awards: Album of the Year (The Tree of Forgiveness) and Song of the Year (“Summer's End” written by Prine and Pat McLaughlin). The reigning 2017 and 2018 Americana Artist of the Year, Prine also performed “Angel From Montgomery” with Bonnie Raitt during last night's ceremony.
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 12, 2019
John Prine won two awards at last night's Americana Music Association Honors & Awards: Album of the Year (The Tree of Forgiveness) and Song of the Year (“Summer's End” written by Prine and Pat McLaughlin). The reigning 2017 and 2018 Americana Artist of the Year, Prine also performed “Angel From Montgomery” with Bonnie Raitt during last night's ceremony.
Chris Janson Adds First Los Angeles Headlining Show to Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018
Platinum-selling and chart-topping country artist Chris Janson has announced his first ever headlining show in Los Angeles, along with his upcoming “Waitin' On 5” fall tour that will stop in markets such as Kansas City, Sacramento, and Ft. Worth. This tour punctuates an exciting year for Janson, which saw the rising star win MusicRow's Song of the Year award for “Drunk Girl,” receive three Country Music Association Award nominations including New Artist of the Year, and become the youngest living member of the Grand Ole Opry. You can purchase tickets for Janson's fall tour by clicking HERE.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018
Platinum-selling and chart-topping country artist Chris Janson has announced his first ever headlining show in Los Angeles, along with his upcoming “Waitin' On 5” fall tour that will stop in markets such as Kansas City, Sacramento, and Ft. Worth. This tour punctuates an exciting year for Janson, which saw the rising star win MusicRow's Song of the Year award for “Drunk Girl,” receive three Country Music Association Award nominations including New Artist of the Year, and become the youngest living member of the Grand Ole Opry. You can purchase tickets for Janson's fall tour by clicking HERE.
The War and Treaty Featured on WXPN'S “World Café'
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 1, 2018
The War and Treaty were recently featured on WXPN “World Café.” Listen/share HERE. Hosted by NPR's Ann Powers, the performance and interview were recorded live from Nashville's Sound Stage Studios and features songs from the duo's acclaimed debut album,Healing Tide. Of the husband and wife pair—Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter—World Café praises, “The War and Treaty makes inspirational music pulled from a deep experience of both American roots music and the couple's personal experience of surviving and thriving in the sometimes perilous 21st Century.”
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 1, 2018
The War and Treaty were recently featured on WXPN “World Café.” Listen/share HERE. Hosted by NPR's Ann Powers, the performance and interview were recorded live from Nashville's Sound Stage Studios and features songs from the duo's acclaimed debut album,Healing Tide. Of the husband and wife pair—Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Blount-Trotter—World Café praises, “The War and Treaty makes inspirational music pulled from a deep experience of both American roots music and the couple's personal experience of surviving and thriving in the sometimes perilous 21st Century.”
DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY On Tour Coming To The Sangamon Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2018
'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour' Presented by Pull-Ups(r) is extending its high-energy interactive tour, taking the immersive live concert experience designed for kids and families into some of the biggest markets in the US. With most of the initial dates sold out and second shows being added in multiple markets, the 90-minute concert that brings the beloved characters from the #1 preschool television network's hit series to life is adding 50 new shows starting in September. The second leg of the tour includes a stop in Springfield at Sangamon Auditorium on Thursday, October 25 at 6:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27 at 10:00 am at the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office, SangamonAuditorium.org or (217) 206-6160. For a complete list of on-sale cities and upcoming shows, visit disneyjuniortour.com
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2018
'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour' Presented by Pull-Ups(r) is extending its high-energy interactive tour, taking the immersive live concert experience designed for kids and families into some of the biggest markets in the US. With most of the initial dates sold out and second shows being added in multiple markets, the 90-minute concert that brings the beloved characters from the #1 preschool television network's hit series to life is adding 50 new shows starting in September. The second leg of the tour includes a stop in Springfield at Sangamon Auditorium on Thursday, October 25 at 6:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27 at 10:00 am at the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office, SangamonAuditorium.org or (217) 206-6160. For a complete list of on-sale cities and upcoming shows, visit disneyjuniortour.com
DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY To Stop At Weidner Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018
'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour' Presented by Pull-Ups is extending its high-energy interactive tour, taking the immersive live concert experience designed for kids and families into some of the biggest markets in the US. With most of the initial dates sold out and second shows being added in multiple markets, the 90-minute concert that brings the beloved characters from the #1 preschool television network's hit series to life is adding 50 new shows starting in September.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018
'Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour' Presented by Pull-Ups is extending its high-energy interactive tour, taking the immersive live concert experience designed for kids and families into some of the biggest markets in the US. With most of the initial dates sold out and second shows being added in multiple markets, the 90-minute concert that brings the beloved characters from the #1 preschool television network's hit series to life is adding 50 new shows starting in September.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Approaches Opening at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
Tickets are on sale now for the national Broadway tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The brand-new production of the family classic, produced by NETworks Presentations, takes the stage at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University, for a limited three performance engagement January 9-11. Ticket prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees).
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
Tickets are on sale now for the national Broadway tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The brand-new production of the family classic, produced by NETworks Presentations, takes the stage at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University, for a limited three performance engagement January 9-11. Ticket prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees).
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tickets On Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2017
Tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 am for the premiere Springfield engagement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2017
Tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 am for the premiere Springfield engagement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University.
Tickets on Sale Friday for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Springfield
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017
Tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 am for the premiere Springfield engagement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017
Tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 am for the premiere Springfield engagement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes To Juanita K. Hammons Hall This January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017
Tickets are on sale now for the national Broadway tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The brand-new production of the family classic, produced by NETworks Presentations, takes the stage at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University, for a limited three performance engagement January 9-11. Ticket prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees).
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017
Tickets are on sale now for the national Broadway tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The brand-new production of the family classic, produced by NETworks Presentations, takes the stage at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University, for a limited three performance engagement January 9-11. Ticket prices start at $30 (plus applicable fees).
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