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Dear Evan Hansen
Making Its Springfield Debut!
Monday, December 2
Dear Evan Hansen is set to make its Springfield debut on December 2nd, bringing the Tony Award-winning musical to local theatergoers. Known for its powerful portrayal of mental health, loneliness, and the impact of social media, the show has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. With its moving storyline about a high school student who struggles with social anxiety and inadvertently becomes involved in a family’s tragedy, Dear Evan Hansen has been praised for its heartfelt performances and emotional depth.
The National Touring Broadway promises to deliver the same raw emotion and unforgettable music, including hits like “Waving Through a Window” and “You Will Be Found.” Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to a deeply resonant experience. As it takes the stage on December 2nd, Dear Evan Hansen is sure to leave a lasting impact.
Upcoming Events
by Madeleine George
Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson
Scenic Design and Technical Direction...
Alastair Willis, Conductor | Robert Mangialardi, Actor
Selections from Franck Symphony in D minorDebussy...
Springfield, Illinois’ own children’s music duo, the Tater Tots (Kristi Lecocq and Micah Walk), will...
Enjoy a beverage (sold separately) from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists...
An Our Stage / Our Voices Event
Our Stage / Our Voices Artist-in-Residence Steve Sykes will host a...
Co-produced with Coalescence Theatre Project – A Prediction by Leanna Keyes
It is a dystopian...
The UIS Band teams up with the UIS High School Honor Band for an end-of-semester concert in Sangamon...
Join us in Sangamon Auditorium for the UIS Orchestra Festival Concert featuring the UIS Orchestra and...
Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest...
THE TONY AND GRAMMY-WINNING BEST MUSICAL THAT CONNECTED THE WORLD
Declared “one of the most remarkable...
The UIS Jazz ensemble under the direction of Bill Mitchell performs its end-of-semester concert in this...
The UIS Music Solo Recitals feature performances by UIS students enrolled in Individual Instrumental...
The timeless holiday classic that has enchanted Springfield-area audiences for generations, now under...
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director | Vanessa Becerra, Soprano
With Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras,...
Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production! This powerhouse group...
The holiday tradition continues!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s...
Charlie Berens is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and...
Ken Lam, Conductor | Aristo Sham, Piano
Tian Gift – Brahms Symphony No. 3 – Liszt Piano Concerto No....
Featuring: Mark Jigarjian
Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical...
Pretty Woman: The Musical based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs...
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