217 Today: ‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist

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The interdisciplinary performance “Quantum Voyages” blends physics, theatre and music to bring the quantum realm to life. In this scene, performers use movement to represent atoms, electrons and other quantum particles that make up the atomic landscape.
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Friday, April 18, 2025

Today’s headlines:

  • Central Illinois could see some severe storms tonight. 
  • Around 100 people gathered in Pontiac this week for a town hall hosted by Robin Kelly, the Democrat representing Illinois’ second district.
  • After years of vacancy, Hotel Royer in downtown Urbana has finally opened.
  • Sickle cell disease experts are worried that recent staffing changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will impact a program that collects data about the genetic disease.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the play “Quantum Voyages” and the new rendition that features a musical twist.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Andrew Pritchard, Anna Koh, Mary Piacente, Farah Yousry and Stephanie Mosqueda.

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Stephanie Mosqueda

Stephanie Mosqueda is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with minors in Spanish and public relations. She is the 217 Today producer and a reporter for the Illinois Student Newsroom.