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The Center for Performing Arts

Electrifying Performances That Spark Joy—Celebrating 30 Years of Music, Dance, and Theater in Chicago’s Southland.

The 2026-27 Season Get Your Tickets Join the Mailing List

Bright orange promotional graphic for Disney’s The Lion King JR, featuring stylized tribal patterns and a simple yellow illustration of a young lion with a mane, smiling and walking. The title text appears prominently in bold, decorative lettering.

Disney's The Lion King Jr.

Performing Arts Summer Camp

Registration closes Thursday, June 4^th!

Ages 8-15

Mondays through Thursdays: June 8^th - July 9^th

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Perform to Transform

Teen Intensive
August 3-7, 2026

Graphic for a Teen Intensive program with the tagline ‘Perform to Transform,’ featuring four photos of teens performing onstage around the central title

Cirque Us Stories

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10 AM & 12 PM

Golden "CIRQUE US STORIES" text, circus tent, and books on a magenta background.

SUGAR SKULL!

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10 AM

Yellow sugar skull and text 'Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure!' on magenta background.

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The Center
1 University Parkway,
University Park, IL 60484

Summer Box Office Hours (June 1 - July 31, 2026)
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10A-4P
OPEN TWO HOURS PRIOR TO SHOWTIMES

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708.235.2222
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