Local Arts & Arts Education
We are proud to serve our community across a diverse range of audiences through our Local Arts & Arts Education programs.
Venue Rental
The UIS Performing Arts Center looks forward to welcoming your event, and will assist you with all the details to ensure a successful experience.
Get Involved
Interested in Becoming a Volunteer or joining our FRIENDS Membership? Click below to learn how to get involved!
For only $5, you can join the FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center to receive exclusive pre-purchase opportunities to great upcoming events.
Experience the Broadway Season as a FRIENDS member
Making It’s Springfield Debut
for One Show Only!
The Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Hadestown!
FRIENDS Members enjoying their private lounge.
Don’t miss out on the next sold out show.
Our school matinee series for PreK-12th grade students
Events are added weekly to our already great line-up.
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!