Virginia Theatre 2016-2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Champaign Park District is proud to announce the Virginia Theatre’s 2016-2017 Performing Arts Season. The roster includes Parks & Recreation’s Nick Offerman, CUTC’s return to the Virginia stage, “Nocturnals” rocker Grace Potter, Jersey Boys alumni with Under the Streetlamp, Chicago, legendary bluegrass picker Ricky Skaggs, and more. Individual […]
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2016-2017 Season Announce Preview
What a Season 2015-2016 turned out to be! With comedians Bill Maher and Paula Poundstone, concerts from the likes of REO Speedwagon, Celtic Woman, and Melissa Etheridge, live theatre by The Million Dollar Quartet, evenings with Jack Hanna and the women of That’s What She Said, along with dozens of classic films, dance recitals, Ebertfest, seven […]
“OKLAHOMA!” VISITS THE VIRGINIA STAGE AUGUST 4-7
Champaign Urbana Theatre Company to return to the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign for four performances of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic Champaign, IL – The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company will perform the award-winning Broadway musical OKLAHOMA! at the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign Thursday through Saturday, August 4 through 6, 2016, at 7:30 P.M., […]
EBERTFEST ANNOUNCES FINAL SLATE OF FILMS AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 2016 FESTIVAL
18th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival to take place April 13-17, 2016 in Champaign, IL March 23, 2016 The 18th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival hosted by Chaz Ebert, also known as ‘Ebertfest,’ announced today the final slate of films in this year’s festival. Additionally, film critics Leonard Maltin, Michael Phillips, Matt Zoller Seitz, Nell […]
EBERTFEST ANNOUNCES INITIAL SLATE OF FILMS AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 2016 FESTIVAL
February 22, 2016 The 18th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, hosted by Chaz Ebert and also known as ‘Ebertfest,’ is pleased to announce the initial slate of films in this year’s festival with special guests including Gil Robertson (President of the African American Film Critics Association), actress Nancy Allen, composer Renee Baker & The Chicago […]
Special Offer: Bundle and Save on Great Family Entertainment
Save on great family entertainment with the Virginia Theatre’s new Bundle of Joy discount packages – starting January 15, 2016! Three performances will be gracing the Virginia Theatre stage this winter/spring that are perfect for the entire family to come together and have a unique experience. See TV’s Wildlife Advocate, Author, and Speaker Jack Hanna, […]
