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Local Arts & Arts Education

We are proud to serve our community across a diverse range of audiences through our Local Arts & Arts Education programs.

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The UIS Performing Arts Center looks forward to welcoming your event, and will assist you with all the details to ensure a successful experience.

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24.25 UIS Broadway Series

All 4 Making Their Springfield Debut!

ON SALE NOW!

Introducing the electrifying 24.25 Broadway Series, debuting in Springfield with a stellar lineup! Featuring four sensational shows, each promising an unparalleled theatrical experience. Hadestown transports audiences to a mesmerizing underworld where ancient mythology intertwines with modern storytelling, delivering a captivating tale of love, loss, and redemption. Prepare to be moved by the raw and poignant narrative of Dear Evan Hansen, a deeply touching exploration of identity, connection, and the human experience. Pretty Woman brings the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the stage, offering a dazzling adaptation of the beloved romantic comedy, complete with romance, humor, and unforgettable music. And finally, immerse yourself in the dazzling world of The Cher Show, a glittering celebration of one of music’s most iconic figures, showcasing the resilience, talent, and glamour of the legendary Cher.

With each show promising its own unique blend of drama, music, and spectacle, the 24.25 Broadway Series guarantees an exhilarating season of entertainment that will leave audiences spellbound and wanting more. Don’t miss this extraordinary lineup of Broadway’s best!

Upcoming Events

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Staley Class Acts
Bee Gees Now!
Bee Gees Now!
Relive all of the Bee Gees’ greatest hits…”Staying Alive”, “Night Fever”,...
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Date Night with It Takes Four to Tango
Date Night with It Takes Four to Tango
Enjoy a beverage (sold separately) from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists...
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Festive Fanfare - Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director | Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Violin Walton Spitfire Prelude and Fugue –...
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Hadestown
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 TonyAwards® including Best...
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A Taste of Ireland
A Taste of Ireland
Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation hits stages...
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UIS Theatre
Hurricane Diane - UIS Theatre
by Madeleine George Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson Scenic Design and Technical Direction...
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Paris Impressions - Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Alastair Willis, Conductor | Robert Mangialardi, Actor Selections from Franck Symphony in D minorDebussy...
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Experience The Tator Tots
Experience Tater Tots - A Sensory Friendly Event
Springfield, Illinois’ own children’s music duo, the Tater Tots (Kristi Lecocq and Micah Walk), will...
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Date Night with Voice and Guitar: Love Songs
Date Night with Voice and Guitar: Love Songs
Enjoy a beverage (sold separately) from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists...
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All Access: A Show for Every Body
All Access: A Show for Every Body
An Our Stage / Our Voices Event Join Our Stage / Our Voices Artist-in-Residence Steve Sykes as he hosts...
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Doctor Voynich and Her Children
Doctor Voynich and Her Children
Co-produced with Coalescence Theatre Project It is a dystopian world with an America divided into the...
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Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest...
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Dear Evan Hansen
THE TONY AND GRAMMY-WINNING BEST MUSICAL THAT CONNECTED THE WORLD Declared “one of the most remarkable...
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The Nutcracker - Copper Coin Ballet Company
The timeless holiday classic that has enchanted Springfield-area audiences for generations, now under...
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Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director | Vanessa Becerra, Soprano With Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras,...
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The Prophecy Show
The Prophecy Show-A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production! This powerhouse group...
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
The holiday tradition continues!  MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s...
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Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour
Charlie Berens is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and...
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Romantic Reflections - Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Ken Lam, Conductor | Aristo Sham, Piano Tian Gift – Brahms Symphony No. 3 – Liszt Piano Concerto No....
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Joe Gatto
Joe Gatto: Let's Get Into It
Featuring: Mark Jigarjian Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical...
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UIS Ticket office is CLOSED July4th!

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.

You can still purchase tickets online!

The UIS Ticket office is moving!

We will be closed Monday, January 29th due to our move to the 1st floor. Same building, just one floor down.

You can still purchase tickets online!

Staley Class Act Canceled & UIS Ticket Office Closed

Due to the dangerous weather forecast, the Monday, January 22 performance of Number the Stars on the Staley Class Acts series will not take place.  Schools with ticket reservations for the performance will be notified this week about a possible rescheduled date and/or the opportunity for a refund. 

UIS Ticket Office is closed for today.

Happy Holidays!

The UIS Ticket Office will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 22nd until Tuesday, January 2nd. You can still purchase tickets and gift certificates online.