Theatre

Consider yourself invited to get your tickets now for Youth Summer Theatre’s Oliver! Tickets are on sale for UPD’s summer production. Area youth are excited to put on the performance for the public. And who …

Three words: Illinois. Shakespeare. Festival. It’s July so pack up those picnic baskets, grab a bottle of wine, and head to the lawn at Ewing Manor in Normal for Shakespeare under the stars. Sure, there …

The Heartland Theatre Company hosts an annual 10-minute play festival, recruiting some of the best work from writers all over the world. Normal’s wonderful theatre company also hosts a yearly call for new plays for …

There is a special place in theatre heaven reserved for Don Zolidis. The former middle school and high school teacher has used his experience with students and the logistical challenges faced by those in educational …

On Thursday June 20th (Forest cast) and Friday June 21st (Ocean cast), the Station Theater’s production of This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing by Finegan Kruckemeyer opened to full audiences. The …

Whether it’s visual or performance art, literature or film, Champaign-Urbana has always nurtured a vibrant arts community. We are looking for new contributors for our Arts section: You can see shows before they debut, talk to …

It’s Tony awards week as we approach the 77th annual Tony Awards this Sunday. Get those grills heated and ready to celebrate Father’s Day the old-fashioned way with some sparkling bubbly as we watch Ariana …

Writing a play is immensely challenging. Create compelling characters? Okay! Piece together an engaging plot that captivates the audience? Sure! Map out a sufficiently lived-in world from which the magic can spring forth? I’ll try …

Ahhh. June. If you’re a student, a teacher, or in the family circle of most school-aged students, early June feels a bit like one big month-long Friday afternoon. Time to relax. Take a breath. Take …