Arts

John speaks with director J.W. Morrissette about Illinois Theater’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Chloe reviews Erica Gressman's performance of Limbs at Krannert Art Museum.

Michaela checks out “Cover the Waterfront” and gets a peek into the life of the works' protagonist.

Jarrod reviews The Station Theatre's production of Men on Boats directed by Latrelle Bright. 

Take the opportunity to engage in some political commentary that's actually worth your time with director Tom Mitchell's adaptation of An American Daughter, starting this week at KCPA. 

Michaela attended the Ninth Letter celebration and heard selections of poetry, short fiction, and a lyric essay.

Mathew speaks with director Michael O'Brien about Parkland's first offering of the fall season.

This weekend's performance of High School Musical Jr. is a unique opportunity for youth with special needs. 

Did you check out the 4th Annual Urbana Art Expo?

Colson Whitehead visited Champaign Public Library last night, and it was wonderful.

Julie previews STRANGE WINDOW: The Turn of the Screw, a unique theater experience happening at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 

Chloe interviews Dr. Sandra Ruiz, curator and Assistant Professor of Latina/Latino Studies and English about Erica Gressman’s residency at La Estación Gallery and her performance at the Krannert Art Museum. 

Chloe chats with Rebecca Ferrell, Flatlands Dance Film Festival curator, about this year’s program.

Journey into the Randolph Street Community Garden, as Angela overviews what it was like to listen to the stories of Dawn Blackman during August's Art Now! episode. 

The red carpet was rolled out for student screenwriters and filmmakers on Saturday at Pens to Lens.

Jarrod reviews The Station Theatre's production of Sweat directed by Mathew Green.

Julie speaks with director Mathew Green about Sweat, which opens tonight at The Station Theatre.

Angela chats with Lisa Costello, director of Parkland College's Giertz Gallery. 

John takes a look at the latest film series offering at the Art Theater, featuring subjects that are close to home.

Angela discusses Urbana's Open Scene, Open Mic.

Jarrod reviews Twin City Theatre Company's Stars of Tomorrow student-run production of 13: The Musical. 

John reviews the play The Aliens, which looks at the way we make friends and how our friends shape our lives. 

There are plenty of arts-related programs happening this month; here are a few we suggest. 

Jarrod reviews Grease, Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company's 13th Annual Kathy Murphy Student Production.

Katie previews Champaign Urbana Theatre Company's upcoming 13th Annual Kathy Murphy Student Production, Grease.

John checks out Buyer & Cellar, which looks at the power that fantasy holds over us all, famous and otherwise. 

Mathew chats with Thom Schnarre, director of the Station's first summer offering.

Michaela runs down what's happening in theatre over the summer in C-U.

Ben talks with Professer Donald J. Schleicher, conductor of the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra.

Nicole speaks with director Kelly Richmond Pope, discussing this critically acclaimed film All The Queen's Horses and the impacts of fraud and corruption in the small Illinois town of Dixon.

Mathew reviews Twin City Squared's production of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop.

 A look into the Krannert Center for Performing Art's 2018-2019 season, a celebration of their 50th anniversary.

Kate discussed Twin City Theater Company's upcoming production of The Mountaintop with director Dustin Yocum. 

The U of I School of Art + Design's BFA exhibition opened at Krannert Art Museum last weekend, and is on view through Sunday, May 13th. 

Michaela checks out Quintessential Poets as they read their original work for National Poetry Month.

Students from Susan Becker's Arts299: Fashion Design walked the runway at Temple Hoyne Buell Hall to present works of fashion at the 12th Annual Re-Fashioned Show.

Chloe reviews The Brown Theater Collective’s reading of The Successful Life of 3, which comically rejects normative, monogamous love stories and celebrates our glorious wrongness.

August: Osage County explores the many different ways a family might come together (or fall apart) in the wake of a tragedy. 

Jarrod sits with director Mathew Green and cast members Carolyn Kodes, Keilah Wilson, and Matt Hester to preview The Station Theatre's production of August: Osage County.

The University of Illinois' School of Art + Design 2018 Masters of Fine Arts exhibition opened last weekend, and continues through April 28th. 

The editors and writers of Smile Politely attend the 20th Annual Roger Ebert Film Festival to keep you up to date on this year's festivities. 

Katie speaks with more artists participating in this weekend's Boneyard Arts Festival. 

Ashley takes a look at local author Sal Nudo's new novella The Newspaperman. 

Katie talks to some of the artists participating in this year's Boneyard Arts Festival. 

Nicole talks with Kate Davis, one of the directors of Traffic Stop, nominated for a 2018 Oscar Award for Documentary Short Subject.

Jarrod reviews Parkland College Theatre's production of Memphis.

Arts editor Kate Fenton previews this year's Ebertfest. 

Kate takes a look at what's coming up in April, including Ebertfest, the Boneyard Arts Festival, local theater, and some ways to take a breather.