Performing Art | Thursday, February 23,2012

UIS stages a classic, True West

And don’t miss Den of Thieves by the Less is More Theatre Company

Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson, the head of the UIS theatre department these last 10 years, is taking a sabbatical this semester, but he is staying home in Springfield. As head of an academic program, he do

Performing Art | Thursday, January 19,2012

A winter full of fine Springfield theater

By Phil Funkenbusch

The new year begins with exciting theater in Springfield, with the now-playing Chess, a musical by Benny Anderssen and Bjorn Ulvaes (of ABBA fame) with lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evit

Fall Guide | Thursday, August 25,2011

Autumn is showtime

The season’s guide to theater in central Illinois

By Phil Funkenbusch

Fall is a great time of year, and there’s always an interesting list of theater productions in the area. Take a look at what’s happening here this fall.Theatre in the Park at New Salem has

Performing Art | Thursday, May 26,2011

A rich season of summer theater

By Phil Funkenbusch

Summer theater is upon us and there’s quite an exciting list of possibilities for area theater-goers over the next three months.Theatre in the Park at New Salem outside Petersburg opens its seas

Performing Art | Thursday, February 10,2011

A rich season for local theater

By Phil Funkenbusch

The new year has begun with some new titles on area stages and several more are coming up in the coming weeks.Seeing the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee recently (a Springfield Thea

Summerguide | Thursday, May 27,2010

Summer onstage brings classics and comedies

By Phil Funkenbusch

An abundance of exciting and fun theater takes place on area stages this summer. It is interesting to see how summer theater fare has changed in recent years. In years past, summer theater was all com

Summerguide | Wednesday, May 20,2009

See Oliver and Abe outdoors this summer

A promising theater season is in store for central Illinois

By Phil Funkenbusch

Summer theater in our area gets better every year and this summer looks promising with a not-to-be-missed new production of an old favorite: Forever This Land at New Salem, Carly Shank&rsq

Performing Art | Wednesday, April 22,2009

Virginia Woolf still sounds new after all these years

By Phil Funkenbusch

Okay, so for those of you who are looking for a night of fun and games, big acting and an American theater classic at the same time, get your tickets to spend an evening with George and M

Performing Art | Wednesday, January 21,2009

Look for the Lincolns at the theater

Many Lincoln-related performances in coming weeks

By Phil Funkenbusch

Here are some of the many Lincoln-related theater offerings coming up in the next few weeks: It’s always nice to drive over to Rushville, especially to see what’s playing at the hi

Performing Art | Wednesday, December 10,2008

Tuna Christmas is a holiday hoot

By Phil Funkenbusch

Among the many holiday entertainment offerings in the area — including a beautiful Springfield Ballet Company Nutcracker, LLCC Madrigals, Springfield Choral Society’s A Quiet Chr