Virginia Theatre raises its curtain after three months of going dark
Renovations have been completed at the Virginia Theatre, which is officially reopening for Ebertfest on April 23rd.
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‘Greener Pastures’ explores farming, climate change and mental health; a life-changing project for the filmmaker
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CUTC brings The Music Man back to the Virginia Theatre for its fourth run
The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is bringing a familiar production to the area next week. Illinois Newsroom’s Kimberly Schofield has more from the people who are bringing River City, Iowa back to life…for the fourth time.
In-person Ebertfest returns to Champaign’s Virginia Theatre
CHAMPAIGN – Wednesday kicks off the first day of the return of Ebertfest, Champaign’s annual film festival named in honor of late University of Illinois alumnus and film critic Roger Ebert. The festival will feature films from Wednesday to Saturday including “The Phantom of the Open,” “Ghost World,” and “Nightmare Alley.” Movies shown at Ebertfest
Theaters Are Reopening But Some Aren’t Sure What Comes Next
MONTICELLO — Theater companies around central Illinois are gearing up for summer shows and new seasons, but some directors say they aren’t sure what they’ll do after their summer shows as Illinois reopens. Paul Strain is president of the board of DLO Musical Theatre in Danville. He says his company is producing their youth and
News Around Illinois – February 20, 2020
Women Will Share Empowering Stories In Champaign This Weekend URBANA – “That’s What She Said” will take the stage at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign this Saturday night with a series of performances by women from the local community. The speakers will share personal stories in a monologue format in what will be the group’s sixth