Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts’ will welcome “DRUMLine Live” back to its stage for the fourth time. The high-energy performance will be Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. “DRUMLine Live” was created by the musical team behind the hit movies, “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat.” The show[Read More…]
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GSU’s Center for Performing Arts announces 2022-23 schedule
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University has a 2022-23 season lineup filled with dance, music and theater performances sure to win rounds of applause. From celebrating diverse cultures with Ailey II, Mariachi Herencia de México and the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, to honoring veterans and bringing[Read More…]
In-Person events return to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts this fall
Following an unusual season of streaming concerts, plays, opera and dance productions directly to patrons’ homes, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts will return to in-person, live events this October. “Safety is very important to us. This season may look a bit different with new arrival and dismissal procedures, added safety[Read More…]
GSU Center for Performing Arts previews 2019-20 season
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Governors State University (GSU), the university’s Center for Performing Arts presented a preview of its 2019-20 season, which begins in September and continues through April, 2020.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at GSU Jan. 25 and 26
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble presents the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Governors State University on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26. The Jan. 27 show is sold out. Starring in “Jesus Christ Superstar” are, from left, Nole Jones as Judas, Kelly Campos as Mary, Jacob Daniel Groth as Jesus and Malcom Jones as[Read More…]
GSU film fest to feature student work
Registration is now open to reserve seats for the short film competition in the inaugural Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) on Sept. 15 and 16 at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. The festival will provide students an opportunity to tell extraordinary stories of everyday lives. Storylines include[Read More…]
GSU Dance Company Brings the Big Screen to Life
Governors State University students will present their annual dance festival at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, with performances inspired by the big screen. The performance will be at the Center for Performing Arts at GSU. The program, “Dance to the Movies,” is directed by Megan Lindsay who also choreographed[Read More…]
‘Caroline, or Change’ performed at GSU this weekend
The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble will perform the musical “Caroline, or Change” Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts in University Park. The production, set in the early 1960s, focuses on a black maid working in the house of a Jewish family living in the[Read More…]
Nutcracker ballet to be presented at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts
The classic Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker” will be performed by the Salt Creek Ballet at the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Families can enjoy a Sugar Plum Party at 3 p.m. where they can take pictures with Santa, enjoy hot[Read More…]
Singers focus on animals for Opera Up Close at GSU
Opera Up Close, a presentation of opera works paired with food and wine, presents “The Animal Instinct” performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Selections will feature works that salute animals in song, including Aaron Copland’s “I Bought Me[Read More…]