When you sit in meetings run by rules of order for decades, it is easy to become inured to the petty politics and backbiting that often underpin what is happening in the room.
"Unfortunately, nothing warms our dark heart more than to get somebody to scream."
"These are just major upgrades to the space and it will be a thrill to get the building reopened, fully upgraded in that way and see it so busy for the spring and into the summer."
Director B.J. Gailey’s production is a thoughtful civics lesson come to life.
In these days of political discord and international tension, you might think there is little about politics and patriarchy that would make us laugh. This production will make you think again.
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After first making a return of movies at the Lorraine Theatre announcement recently in the National Sweetcorn Festival Parade, now the Save The Lorraine Foundation can announce it has received a $40,667 grant to reach its fundraising goal to show first-run movies there again.
The She Said Project, the team behind "That’s What She Said," is launching "That's What Teens Say" in Danville.
The play weaves historical facts and fictional narratives to explore the elusive nature of truth and the manipulation of reality across nearly a century of turbulent history.
"The scope of the project is much larger than we had originally estimated."
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The Fischer Theatre in Danville is celebrating 140 years this year, and it was out with the old, smaller popcorn popper at the theater and in with a new, larger one this summer.Â
"It’s really exciting to have my own take on Aaron Burr, to have my own take on Washington. And they’re all unique to me and they carry the experiences that I’ve had — all the way from the Station Theatre, all the way to Broadway."
Tickets have sold out for Jonathan Butler-Duplessis’ 7 p.m. show on Saturday, July 20. However, the actor has added a second performance at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.
When Marguerite Bailey was first asked to participate in That's What She Said, she declined. She said maybe some other day. She wasn't ready.
This complex adventure focuses on the ways identity is formed through natural inclination and lived experience.
Series passes for the WCIA 3 Broadway Series at the State Farm Center are now available, with tickets to individual shows to be available soon.
CHAMPAIGN — Audiences at the Twin City Theatre Company’s Stars of Tomorrow student production are in for a lot of chaos and a lot of fun this year, according to director Chandra Galloway.
The cast, directed by Chandler Dalton, features 12- to 18-year-olds from around Champaign-Urbana and beyond.
On Saturday, Chicago's Jay Warren will be in town to provide organ accompaniment for two screenings of the silent classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at Champaign's Virginia Theatre
The Virginia Theatre will close in January of 2025 and is expected to reopen just in time for Ebertfest.
Nicole Van Hyfte: 'I am thrilled to be able to continue to serve our community in this capacity'
The play weaves historical facts and fictional narratives to explore the elusive nature of truth and the manipulation of reality across nearly a century of turbulent history.
At 12 years old, Blair Mathis already is a veteran when it comes to performing the national anthem in front of big crowds.
If your eyes were overwhelmed by Monday’s heavenly show, this production is sure to soothe them.
If you happened by The City Center in Champaign on Thursday night, you would have seen 200 area movers and shakers clapping, laughing and listening.
With opening night of Ebertfest 25 just around the bend, we asked 100-plus local coaches — from Mike Small to Mahomet-Seymour — to tell us about their favorite sports flick.
The Tony award-winner consistently reminds us that family — with all of its inherent craziness — is the foundation for sustaining life.
A four-star favorite of Roger Ebert's will be shown on the Virginia Theatre big screen during the 25th edition of the film festival he founded.
Talented Champaign Central sophomore has been in more than 50 productions, playing a wide range of roles. With the help of his family and friends, he is adding another title: director.
The inside of Fat City Bar may look like it’s been set up for a concert this weekend, but something is missing: guitars.
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