Krannert Center

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    • 7:30 pm
      11/1/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    One of Shakespeare’s earliest commercial successes, critics have sometimes dismissed the tragedy as a failure or as somehow “unShakespearean” for its abrupt tonal shifts and extreme violence.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/1/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Modern jazz legend Wynton Marsalis has led this remarkably versatile ensemble for over three decades—harmonizing a graceful blend of masterworks by Ellington, Basie, Monk, Mingus, Goodman, and more with original compositions, Lincoln Center-commissioned works, and rare historic pieces.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/2/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    One of Shakespeare’s earliest commercial successes, critics have sometimes dismissed the tragedy as a failure or as somehow “unShakespearean” for its abrupt tonal shifts and extreme violence.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/2/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    The Varsity Men's Glee Club at the University of Illinois presents its annual Dad's Day concert.

    • 3:00 pm
      11/3/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    One of Shakespeare’s earliest commercial successes, critics have sometimes dismissed the tragedy as a failure or as somehow “unShakespearean” for its abrupt tonal shifts and extreme violence.

    • 3:00 pm
      11/3/2019

    The Best Band in the Land" heads indoors for this Dads Weekend concert featuring its signature tunes, highlights of the season, and some exciting extras.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/5/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    The King's Singers' program, "Finding Harmony," expresses the idea that singing is a language that can be spoken by anyone, and that uniting voices in harmony creates something greater and more beautiful than the sum of its parts.

    • 5:00 pm
      11/7/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/7/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    During Dance at Illinois’ continued 50th-anniversary celebration, the department honors its rich relationship with dance history and the hallmark choreographic innovations that distinguish its present and future. Reconstructions of two masters of the 20th and 21st centuries will highlight November Dance 2019.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/7/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This one-person show, written by Ralph McCubbin Howell and directed by Hannah Smith, pays homage to old-world fairy tale traditions with touches of darkness, mystery, and high-stakes daring as an apprentice bookbinder gets rather too engaged in his work.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/7/2019

    The UI Trombone Choir shares the stage with the UI Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble for a blending of brass resonance in the Great Hall.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/8/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    During Dance at Illinois’ continued 50th-anniversary celebration, the department honors its rich relationship with dance history and the hallmark choreographic innovations that distinguish its present and future. Reconstructions of two masters of the 20th and 21st centuries will highlight November Dance 2019.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/8/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This one-person show, written by Ralph McCubbin Howell and directed by Hannah Smith, pays homage to old-world fairy tale traditions with touches of darkness, mystery, and high-stakes daring as an apprentice bookbinder gets rather too engaged in his work.

    • 3:00 pm
      11/9/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This one-person show, written by Ralph McCubbin Howell and directed by Hannah Smith, pays homage to old-world fairy tale traditions with touches of darkness, mystery, and high-stakes daring as an apprentice bookbinder gets rather too engaged in his work.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/9/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    During Dance at Illinois’ continued 50th-anniversary celebration, the department honors its rich relationship with dance history and the hallmark choreographic innovations that distinguish its present and future. Reconstructions of two masters of the 20th and 21st centuries will highlight November Dance 2019.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/9/2019
    • Studio Theatre

    This one-person show, written by Ralph McCubbin Howell and directed by Hannah Smith, pays homage to old-world fairy tale traditions with touches of darkness, mystery, and high-stakes daring as an apprentice bookbinder gets rather too engaged in his work.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/9/2019

    Join us for this University of Illinois School of Music faculty recital.

    • 3:00 pm
      11/10/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall, Salon-Style

    Chinese pianist Yi-Nuo Wang was selected as First Prize winner of the 2018 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, which is just the latest in a series of impressive first-prize performances, along with the 2017 Wideman International Piano Competition.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/12/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    Neuroscientist Kate Jeffery collaborated with director Guillaume Pigé for this London company’s moving exploration of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real-life experiences in a captivating style that embraces mime, theatre, and live music.

    • 5:00 pm
      11/14/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/14/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    In the early 1900s, New York City’s Harlem neighborhood became an African-American cultural Mecca. This performance pays homage to the sights and sounds of Harlem in an electrifying, multimedia music and dance showcase.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/15/2019
    • Tryon Festival Theatre

    This enchanting children’s story, filled with beautiful music and the sounds of nature, portrays a family-friendly, fantastic journey, exploring the relationship between humans and animals and the renewal that the natural world offers.

    • 5:00 pm
      11/16/2019
    • Tryon Festival Theatre

    This enchanting children’s story, filled with beautiful music and the sounds of nature, portrays a family-friendly, fantastic journey, exploring the relationship between humans and animals and the renewal that the natural world offers.

    • 2:00 pm
      11/17/2019
    • Krannert Room

    Enjoy a pre-performance discussion with members of the artistic team.

    • 3:00 pm
      11/17/2019
    • Tryon Festival Theatre

    This enchanting children’s story, filled with beautiful music and the sounds of nature, portrays a family-friendly, fantastic journey, exploring the relationship between humans and animals and the renewal that the natural world offers.

    • 7:00 pm
      11/17/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    Widely considered one of the world’s finest, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra maintains its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community connections—all in service to its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/19/2019

    This group performs calypso, soca, jazz, and global styles.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/20/2019

    The Illinois Modern Ensemble focuses on contemporary and experimental music. Concerts feature compositions by prominent artists as well as new works by students and faculty members.

    • 5:00 pm
      11/21/2019
    • Stage 5

    At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine.

    • 7:30 pm
      11/21/2019
    • Colwell Playhouse

    In the professional dance world, Tere O’Connor is known as a foremost choreographer, mentor, and award winner. At the University of Illinois, he is a Center for advanced Studies professor in Dance at Illinois. For their first-ever performance at Krannert Center, Tere O’Connor Dance will present "Long Run."

    • 7:30 pm
      11/22/2019
    • Foellinger Great Hall

    This lightly staged production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" will include Sinfonia da Camera seated onstage and immersed in the action.