Upcoming Events
Kick off The Center’s 30th Anniversary Season with the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT), one of Chicago’s most dynamic dance companies. In this milestone performance, …
From powerhouse vocals to genre-spanning sounds—jazz, pop, soul, and beyond—this celebration of local talent brings together the Southland’s finest artists for one electrifying night of music and community.
Ballet 5:8 engages communities in Chicago, the Midwest and across the nation in conversation of life and faith through innovative storytelling and breathtaking dance. For this performance, featuring …
Feel the antici…pation! One of the highlights of the Halloween season, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast returns to The Center’s stage with this classic …
The Center welcomes the king of camp, John Waters, for an unforgettable evening of cult cinema and twisted storytelling. Expect an endless bag of transgressive tales and hetero-non-aggressive …
Performed in GovState’s Sherman Hall
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people — some kind, some …
Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF …
The nighttime sky will never look the same after a concert of this nature! Climb aboard our audio version of the U.S.S. Enterprise as IPO takes you on …
Returning to The Center after sold-out performances in 2024, this beloved holiday family classic is the only production that recreates the original version’s full-length staging. Little Clara, her …
The holiday season continues with WGSU’s annual tradition, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Rediscover the magic of Frank Capra’s timeless masterpiece, It’s a Wonderful Life, in a …
Join us as we honor 16 unforgettable years of Opera Up Close with John Concepcion and Friends. In his final bow with Opera Up Close, Concepcion delivers a …
Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1960s Las Vegas in this unforgettable tribute to the original kings of cool—Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy …
All That Jazz is a high-energy celebration of American dance—past, present, and future. From the golden age of jazz to today’s bold new moves, this vibrant performance showcases …
Celebrate 30 years of unforgettable performances at The Center with two of Chicago’s brightest stars—award-winning artists and real-life couple Kelvin J. Roston Jr. and Alexis J. Roston. This …
Under the dynamic direction of internationally renowned dancer and choreographer Mark Yonally, Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and innovation. The show …
Performed in GovState’s Sherman Hall.
Includes Sensitive Topics. Recommended for Ages 16+
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American …
Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As NPR raves, they …
1 University Pkwy
University Park, IL 60484
Our state-of-the art facility seats 1,165 patrons and is located at a vibrant and dynamic university setting that also houses an on-site Visual Arts Gallery and The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate), offering unique opportunities for pre- and post-show activities and gatherings.
With free parking, a convenient location accessible to major highways and presentations ranging from opera to family programs, our venue has served as a vibrant cultural destination in the southland community since 1995.