Center for Performing Arts

Unleash the Beats

by Chicago Tap Theatre

Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss an electrifying evening of rhythm, innovation, and live music with Chicago Tap Theatre!

As The Center celebrates 30 years of presenting bold performance, Chicago Tap Theatre marks its own milestone — 23 years as one of the nation’s most inventive tap companies.

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Presented by GovState's Theatre and Performance Studies
April 9-12, 2026
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark follows a headstrong Black maid and aspiring actress, Vera Stark, whose life is intertwined with her white star boss, leading to a controversial legacy.
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Lizzy and the Triggermen

Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM

Journey back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a thrillingly new sound and swagger. Like the great tunes of the 1930s, which inspire them, Lizzy and the Triggermen's music boldly tackles our modern troubles and turns them into killer dance songs that fill you with joy.
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DIVIDED

Wednesday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m.

Set in a nation fractured by race, religion, and politics, Divided follows two unlikely friends—Eleanor, a Jewish merchant’s daughter, and Hanna, a young enslaved woman—whose daring journey across decades and miles tests loyalty, freedom, and the hope of reunion.
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Summer Camp

Mondays through Thursdays: June 8-July 9

This musical theatre camp builds young performers’ acting, singing, and dance skills while boosting confidence through ensemble work. It culminates in a performance of Disney’s The Lion King JR. showcasing their growth.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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