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Governors State University is glad to welcome Opera A La Carte. The nation's foremost touring Gilbert and Sullivan company, they'll perform The Mikado. Set in the imaginary Japanese town of Titipu, this beloved operetta features such fanciful tunes as "Three little maids from school are we". Learn more...

Governors State University welcomes the Lettermen. Among the most romantic vocal groups of the 1960s, this group will perform hits such as "The Way You Look Tonight" and "When I Fall In Love" in this special Valentine's Day concert. The concert includes free sweets courtesy of Kilwin's Handmade Chocolates. Learn more...

Mike Super, winner of NBC's hit 2007 show Phenomenon, comes to The Center to perform Magic and Illusion in an exclusive Chicago-area engagement. Super will dazzle with his mystifying talents, even attempting to "steal" a car from a local dealership and make it appear on the stage with a snap of his fingers. Learn more...

From the Once Upon a Ballet series, this nationally renowned company offers two story ballet classics that are ideal for the whole family. Two unsuspecting children are met by a charming assortment of animals when they wander in to the forest in Carnival of the Animals and the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty is brought to life through dance and the music of Tchaikovsky. Learn more...

The Salt Creek Ballet presents the traditional holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, featuring soloists from the American Ballet Theatre with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. This fairy tale ballet for the entire family tells the story of young Clara, the debonair Nutcracker Prince and a thrilling Christmas Eve journey, filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, giant mice and sugar plum fairies. Learn more...

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University welcomes the Aaron Neville Quintet. The legendary New Orleans singer, making his third annual Christmas tour, presents a festive, jazzy holiday show, backed by a band featuring his brother Charles. Learn more...

Based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Mary Pope Osborne, Magic Tree House: The Musical comes to The Center. The show brings to life the adventures of the series' protagonists, Jack and Annie, transporting one of their Merlin Missions on to the stage, complete with dragons, fairies and horses, to create a theatrical event for the entire family. Learn more...

Smokey Joe's Café, the longest-running musical revue in Broadway history, is an evening of pop standards from Leiber and Stoller, the songwriting team who wrote more than 40 rock and roll hits. Flash back to favorites like Elvis's "Jailhouse Rock" and "Hound Dog," Peggy Lee's "Is That All There Is?," The Drifters' "One Broadway," The Clovers' "Love Potion #9" and The Coasters' "Yakety-Yak." Learn more...

Founded in Chicago, Second City is one the nation's best-known comedy troupes. On the weekend before the 2008 Presidential election, their national touring company presents Deface the Nation, a hilarious, timely, and topical show poking fun at politics, parties, and pundits from both sides of the aisle. Learn more...

Governors State University presents comics from NBC's Last Comic Standing. Iliza Shlesinger, the winner of the popular show's sixth season, will perform along finalists Jim Tavare, Jeff Dye, Louis Ramey and Marcus. Learn more...

You've seen them on "American Idol," "Oprah" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Now see the African Children's Choir live on their "Journey of Hope" tour. The production features breathtaking cultural choreography and singing in more than ten languages. Learn more...

Chicago's acclaimed Trinity II Irish Dance Company dazzles with percussive power, aerial grace and awe-inspiring precision. The company has appeared on the big screen in Backdraft and The Road to Perdition, and on TV shows including The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, CBS This Morning, Live with Regis and Good Morning America. Learn more...

The joint will be jumpin' when the Tony Award-winning musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' transforms the theater into a Harlem jazz hall. It's an evening of dazzling, jazzy fun with Fats Waller favorites like "Honeysuckle Rose," "Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do" and "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie." Learn more...

Spend Valentine's Day weekend with the legendary Neil Sedaka. One of the leading songwriters at the famous Brill Building, Neil's career as a recording artist has spanned over five decades. Flash back to the '60s & '70s with classic hits like "Oh! Carol," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Calendar Girl" and more. Learn more...

The reigning king of the blues stops at The Center for a night of rich, soulful music. Don't miss this timeless legend with his famous "Lucille" guitar on stage for one night only. In addition to being a renowned bluesman, King is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He will be joined by special guest LD and Cole Miller. Learn more...

Governors State University welcomes the Fab Four. One of the most acclaimed Beatles tribute bands working today, they've toured around the world and been seen on TV's "Ellen" and "Good Morning America". With extraordinary note-for-note performances, the Fab Four will make you think you're watching the real deal as they cover every era of Beatles hits. Learn more...

Direct from Russia - the world-renowned St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre comes to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University with Giselle. This timeless ballet about the power of love comes to life in a performance The New York Post describes as a blend of "classical purity and modern innovation." Learn more...

Governors State University welcomes the Salt Creek Ballet for a performance of The Nutcracker. Featuring dancers from American Ballet Theatre and with live music performed by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Learn more...

Maripat Donovan, writer and the original Late Nite Catechism nun, is joined on stage by the Marian Catholic High School Choir as the Sister takes on an age-old mystery: What ever happened to the Magi's gold? The Springfield News-Sun calls this holiday hit "a nostalgic hoot!" Learn more...

Leapin' lizards! The Tony Award-winning tale of Little Orphan Annie is back! With memorable songs like "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Maybe," "Easy Street," and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow," Annie is delightful entertainment for all ages. Learn more...

Governors State University welcomes best-selling author David Sedaris. One of the most prolific and popular humorous essayists of our generation, Sedaris' books include The Santaland Diaries, Me Talk Pretty one Day, and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. He's a frequent guest on NPR's This American Life. He'll be reading selections of his work, which combines personal reminiscences with sharp commentary on the human condition. Learn more...

Marie Osmond has been America's sweetheart for more than three decades. With a singing career that began at age three, she grew from "the Osmond Brothers' little sister" to successful country music star and TV personality (currently appearing on Dancing With the Stars). The Osmond Brothers have been performing in front of audiences worldwide for almost 50 years, thrilling millions with their brand of entertainment. Learn more...

It's irresistible family fun when TV's own Jack Hanna (a household name to millions, best known from hundreds of appearances on "Late Show with David Letterman," "Good Morning America" and "Larry King Live") comes to the stage! His new live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and hilarious stories and footage from his international adventures in the wild. Learn more...

Direct from Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's blockbuster musical is not-to-be-missed, dazzling entertainment at The Center. Join Joseph as he takes audiences on a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt and his trials and triumphs in this bright, technicolored extravaganza featuring such hits as "Any Dream Will Do" and "Go, Go, Go Joseph." Fun for the entire family! Learn more...