What better way to spend time with the family this week than a night of music in Champaign -Urbana? Whether you want to watch a great performance by our local high shool students, or make your own music with the kids, these events will entertain the whole family.
A Goblins’ Christmas Carol
Orpheum Theater
346 N. Neil, Champaign IL
11/10/2023
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Goblins’ Christmas Carol is a musical adaptation of the original Dickens’ story, A Christmas Carol. It features twelve songs, with eight of them being original compositions. The cast consists of talented local performers. The production is directed by Stephen Fiol, the Dean Emeritus of the College of Fine Arts at Millikin University. Additionally, Ricardo Hererra, the chair of the Department of Voice at the University of Illinois, will make a cameo appearance in each show. The orchestra, known as The Graveyard Minstrels, includes Barbara Hedlund on cello, Sunny Choo on piano, and JiMung on violin.
Tickets are only $10 for all seats, all shows, and can be purchased at the door or online. The show was written and produced by the award-winning Champaign County native, Kenny Chumbley.
November 10, 7pm-9pm
November 11, 7pm-9pm
November 12, 2pm-4pm
Mahomet-Seymour High School Drama Presents: Somebody Else’s Play
Twelfth Night Musical
Mahomet-Seymour High School
11/10/2023
7:00 pm
Don’t miss MSHS Drama’s production of Somebody Else’s Play at the Mahomet-Seymour high school auditorium. The show will be held on November 10th, 11th, and 12th.
Tickets ($8/person) are on sale at https://mshsdrama.booktix.net and will also be sold at the door. Enjoy the show!
Urbana High School Cobb Auditorium
1002 S. Race, Urbana IL
11/10/2023
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Urbana High School Drama Club/Thespian Troupe #161 is thrilled to announce the Fall 2023 production of Twelfth Night the musical. This adaptation, conceived and adapted by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Shaina Taub, features music and lyrics by Shaina Taub. The production has been approved by Concord Theatricals. Set in Illyria, the musical follows the journey of Viola, who is washed ashore after a shipwreck, and Olivia, who is grieving the loss of her brother. With singing, dancing, mistaken identity, and plenty of humor, the characters will navigate their way to love and connection.
Shows are Nov 9-11 at 7 PM and Nov 12 at 2 PM
Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 K-12 students
Some material may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Contains mild adult language.
Fledgling Jam | Preschool Music Program
The Community Center for the Arts
103 N. Race Street, Urbana IL
11/11/2023
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join our family style jam band for preschoolers and their adults! Enjoy casual musical interaction and instruction led by professional local performers and educators Leigh Meador and Peter Tijerina. Our low-key musical instruction is perfect for young children and their grown-ups. Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience!
Every Saturday morning at 10:00, in the front room at the Community Center for the Arts. Under the blue awning in downtown Urbana.
$5/family drop in
$3/family with purchase of a punch card.
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