2016-2017
PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
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Reel Deal movies all year!
• Oklahoma! – Aug 4-7
• Grace Potter – Sept 30
• That’s What She Said – Oct 15
• America – Oct 27
• Masks, Music, and Merlot – Oct 29
• Nick Offerman – Nov 1
• Manhattan Transfer Meets
Take 6 – Nov 3
• Ricky Scaggs – Jan 28
• The Moth Radio Hour – March 4
• Under the Streetlamp – April 1
• Cinderella – May 6
• Ice Cream & Independence – July 1
New subscriptions go on-sale
Friday, July 22, 2016, and are accepted
through Friday, January 27, 2017.
See the order form on page 33 for more! Complete details available at thevirginia.org, by
phone at 217-356-9063, or by visiting the Virginia Theatre Box Office, 10am to 5:30pm,
Monday through Friday.
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THE CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WELCOMES ALL
to enjoy the amazing
2016-2017 PERFORMances
AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE
and celebrates our
staff & volunteers
FOR MAKING SOMETHING
WONDERFUL HAPPEN!
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Timothy P. McMahon – President
Craig Hays – Vice President
Alvin S. Griggs – Commissioner
Barbara J. Kuhl – Commissioner
Jane L. Solon – Commissioner
Cindy Harvey – Secretary
Guy C. Hall – Attorney
Gary G. Wackerlin – Treasurer
Joe DeLuce – Executive Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AUGUST 2016
06. Oklahoma!
06. Pens to Lens
07. Chicago
07. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
07. The Films of Andrew Stanton september
08. The Films of Alejandro G. Iñárritu
08. Jon Gordon Seminar
08. Under the Gun
09. Casablanca
09. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty—Kids
09. Grace Potter
OCTOBER
10. Dirty Dancing
10. The Films of Kathryn Bigelow & Mel Brooks
10. John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Simulcast
11. That’s What She Said
11. Five Nights of Hitch
12. America
12. Masks, Music, and Merlot
NOVEMber
14. Nick Offerman
14. The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer
Meets Take 6
15. Disney’s Beauty and The Beast,
A Musical
15. Elf JR, the Musical
15. News-Gazette Film Series: Readers’
Choice
15. The Films of Joel and Ethan Coen
DECEMBER
16. Holiday Card Photo Op
16. Meet Santa Claus at the Virginia
17. Behold the Lamb of God
17. Holiday in Whoville
17. The Best Christmas Movies Ever!
18. CU at the Virginia
JANUARY 2017
20. The Films of Coppola e Coppola
20. Dracula
20. Ricky Scaggs and Kentucky Thunder
february
21. The Films of Spike Lee
21. PechaKucha
21. Swing Time
21. Disney’s The Lion King
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22. Yes, We Do Weddings!
22. Your Virginia. Your Story.
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23. The Films of Ang Lee
23. The Moth Radio Hour
23. The General
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april
24. Under the Streetlamp
24. Dance Arts Performance 2017
24. Duck Soup
24. Roger Ebert’s Film Festival
may
26. Cinderella
26. The Magic Treehouse: Knights at Dawn
26. Citizen Kane
26. The Films of Martin Scorsese
june
27. Twist and Shout Dance Recital
27. Art in Motion Dance Recital
27. The Films of Steven Spielberg
27. High Noon
engage!
28. Volunteer at the Virginia Theatre
28. Rent the Virginia Theatre
28. Join our Email List
july
29. Ice Cream and Independence
29. The Films 0f Spike Jonze &
Alfonso Cuarón
29. The Gold Rush
AUGUST 2017
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30. The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson
30. The Wizard of Oz
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31. Accessibility
31. Parking
31. Virginia Theatre Tours
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32. Ordering Process
33. Order Form
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AUGUST
A CUTC production of
OKLAHOMA!
Tickets: $30 Premium/$18 Adult /$14 Student & Senior (55 & over)/
$10 Children (12 & under) On Sale Now
VT Series
Event
The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is returning to the Virginia
Theatre to produce and perform — with live musical accompaniment
— in their first theatrical engagement at the historic downtown
venue since 2009. OKLAHOMA! is being directed by Stephen Fiol,
conducted by Dave Ivy, musical director Liz Martin. Produced by
Todd Salen and presented by the Champaign Park District.
OKLAHOMA! is the first stage musical written by the creative team
of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II.
Based on Lynn Riggs’ 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs, the original
1943 Broadway production of OKLAHOMA! was an unprecedented
critical and popular success. Set in 1906 Oklahoma Territory, it
tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farm
girl Laurey Williams and features musical numbers – including
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin, The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,
and Oklahoma! – that became standards in the Great American
Songbook.
Thur-Sat, Aug 4-6 • 7:30pm | Sun, Aug 7 • 2pm
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2pm & 6pm
4th Annual
PENS TO LENS
Student Screenwriting
Competition & Gala Screening
Tickets: $12 Pass/$8 Standard/
Ages 18 & under FREE
On Sale Now
The Champaign-Urbana Film Society, Champaign Movie
Makers, and Champaign-Urbana Design Organization are
again partnering to present this totally unique program
where East Central Illinois K-12 students write original
screenplays which are then made into short films by local
filmmakers.
Area graphic designers and illustrators also pitch in with the
creation of original movie posters for many of the submitted
screenplays.
On August 13, the whole community is invited to come out
and see the finished films, walk the red carpet, and celebrate
some very creative student writing. Awards are presented at
each show time. The 2pm screening features films written by
K-8th grade students, and the 6pm screening features films
written by 8th-12th grade students.
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CHICAGO
Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts
Tickets: $119.50/$99.50/$79.50
On Sale Now
The Virginia Theatre proudly welcomes 2016 Rock &
Roll Hall of Fame inductees CHICAGO, for one night only!
Considered one of the longest running, most successful
pop/rock groups in history, the “legendary rock band with horns” has had album sales
topping the one hundred million mark, including twenty-one Top 10 singles, five consecutive
#1 albums, eleven #1 singles, and five Gold singles.
Wed, Aug 24 • 7:30pm
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1pm & 7pm
NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES:
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)
Tickets: $6
On Sale Now
Rated G (100 min) Beware the everlasting gobstopper! A boy from a destitute family
wins the opportunity to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy factory of all in
this delicious musical telling of Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel.
THE FILMS OF ANDREW STANTON
Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10)
On Sale Now
Pixar Studios has released some of the greatest family movies ever made, full of humor, wildly
inventive animation, and real feeling. And we think Andrew Stanton has directed a few of their
very best. Find out why with these three modern classics!
August 29-30 A Bug’s Life (1998) Rated G (95 min)
Aug 31-Sept 1 Finding Nemo (2003) Rated G (100 min)
September 2-3 WALL-E (2008) Rated G (98 min)
All screenings 7pm
WINE AND BEER SERVICE
FARREN’S
The Champaign Park District is proud to welcome
Pub & Eatery
Farren’s Pub & Eatery to select events at the Virginia
Est. 2000
Theatre. You’ll find Farren’s set up in the theatre’s lobby,
308 N. Randolph, Champaign
serving fine wines and beers. From Cabernet to
Chardonnay, Sam Adams to Sierra Nevada, the skilled servers from Farren’s always bring the
perfect selection to complement your Virginia experience! Offered at most live shows. Both
cash and credit cards accepted.
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SEPTEMBER
THE FILMS OF ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU
Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Iñárritu’s singular style has earned him critical acclaim and a host of trophies, including three
BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes, three Cannes Film Festival awards, and four Oscars. We
present three of his most extraordinary movies this month.
September 6 & 8
21 Grams (2003) Rated R (124 min)
September 13 & 15 Birdman (2014) Rated R (119 min)
September 27
The Revenant (2015) Rated R (156 min)
All screenings 7pm
JON GORDON LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Brought to you by Habeeb Habeeb, motivational speaker and founder,
H-Squared Leadership Institute
Tickets: $99
Also available: $169.75 SERIES PASS
Purchase an H-Squared Leadership Institute SEMINAR SERIES PASS and
save on two inspiring events: the Jon Gordon Leadership Seminar and
the John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Simulcast
Meet Jon Gordon in person when he visits the Virginia to share the
principles that have made him one of the most sought-after
speakers in the world. Gordon’s principles have been put to
the test by the Atlanta Falcons, LA Dodgers, Clemson Football,
Miami Heat, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies,
school districts, hospitals, and non-profits.
Gordon is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller
The Energy Bus, along with The No Complaining Rule, Soup,
The Positive Dog, and his latest, The Carpenter. He has been
featured on The Today Show, CNN, in The Wall Street Journal,
and New York Times.
Tue, Sept 13 • 9-11:30am
WED
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Under The Gun (2016)
Tickets: FREE
Rated R (110 mins) The massacre at Sandy Hook was seen
as a watershed moment in our national gun debate, but the
body count at the hands of gun violence has only grown.
Through the lens of victims’ families, as well as pro-gun
advocates, UNDER THE GUN examines why our politicians
have failed to act.
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1pm & 7pm
NEWS-GAZETTE FILM
SERIES: Casablanca (1942)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Rated PG (102 min)
Casablanca only improves
with age. This masterpiece
from Hollywood’s Golden
Age is perhaps the quintessential screen
romance, boasting career-defining performances
by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and the
great Claude Rains.
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7pm (2pm
matinee
Saturday)
DISNEY’S SLEEPING
BEAUTY – KIDS
Presented by
Champaign Park District
Youth Theatre
Tickets: $10 Adult/$8 Child
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
The Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre
program, featuring students grades 2-4,
presents a live stage musical with all of your
favorite characters from the classic story of
Sleeping Beauty. Based on one of the most
treasured Disney animated films of all time,
and featuring some of the world’s most
memorable songs, it’s delightful fun.
GRACE POTTER
Tickets: $44.50/$35.50/$29.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 5, 2016
– 10am
Described by Spin as “one of the
greatest living voices in rock,”
Grace Potter continues to impress
critics and audiences alike with her
captivating shows. Heralded as
one of today’s best live performers,
Potter has played every major
music festival from Lollapalooza to
Bonnaroo and has had the honor
of sharing the stage with Dave
Matthews Band, The Rolling Stones,
Willie Nelson, Robert Plant, and Neil Young, to name a few.
For an artist who has built a devoted fan base through electrifying live
shows, Grace Potter refuses to be defined by a single genre. Over the last
three years, she’s transitioned from songwriting to producing soundtracks
for film and TV and recording multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated
country duets with friend Kenny Chesney.
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In 2015, Grace performed (at the invitation of Michelle Obama) for the troops in Qatar. Last fall,
Ms. Potter was honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in her home state
of Vermont. Her epic musical journey has included four studio records, countless collaborations,
plus a new milestone with the August 2016 arrival of her solo CD debut, Midnight.
Fri, Sept 30 • 8pm
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OCTOBER
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REWIND 92.5 FILM SERIES: DIRTY DANCING (1987)
Tickets: $5
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
PG-13 (100 min) Rewind 92.5 FM and the Virginia Theatre are taking you back to that
special summer camp resort in the Catskills, and a certain dreamy dance instructor
named Johnny Castle. Join us for this celebration of one of the greatest romances of the
80s as we learn all over again how to Mambo–and the perils of putting Baby in a corner.
THE FILMS OF KATHRYN BIGELOW & MEL BROOKS
Tickets: $5 (or see all five for $20)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
What’s the connection? Kathryn Bigelow and Mel Brooks are both multi-faceted, Academy
Award-winning writer/producer/directors who infuse their films with a unique, strongly
personal style. Here’s just a sampling of their best
October 3-4
October 5-6 October 7-8
October 11 & 13 October 18 & 20
Point Break (1991) Rated PG-13 (114 min)
Strange Days (1995) Rated R (145 min)
Hurt Locker (2008) Rated R (131 min)
The Producers (1968) Rated PG (88 min)
Young Frankenstein (1974) Rated PG (106 min)
All screenings 7pm
JOHN C. MAXWELL Live2Lead Simulcast
Brought to you by Habeeb Habeeb, motivational speaker
and founder, H-Squared Leadership Institute
Tickets: $89
Also available: $169.75 SERIES PASS
Purchase an H-Squared Leadership Institute SEMINAR SERIES
PASS and save on two inspiring events: the Jon Gordon Leadership
Seminar and the John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Simulcast
In this live simulcast hosted from Atlanta by John C. Maxwell
– the world renowned author on leadership – Live2Lead is a
half-day, leader development experience designed to equip you with new perspectives, practical
tools, and key takeaways. Learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement
a new action plan, and start leading when you get back to the office with renewed passion and
commitment. See it all live on the Virginia’s 52 foot screen!
John C. Maxwell, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more
than 26 million books, was identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management
Association and the world’s most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc.
magazines. He will be joined by leadership experts Simon Sinek, Liz Wiseman, and Dan Cathy.
Fri, Oct 7 • 8am-noon
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THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID
Presented by Christie Clinic
Tickets: $49.50/$42.50/$29.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Local women—
exchanging stories. The
She Said team has been
busy since the last show
— with fundraising for the orphanage they
visit during the annual She Said Soul Journey
to Haiti, volunteering locally to gather shoes
for kids through their Stepping Up program,
planning LadyFest 2016, and even filming a
web series that continues the conversation
from their stage show at the Virginia. But,
now it’s time to mark your calendars for this
year’s That’s What She Said, presented by
Christie Clinic!
VT Series
Event
shesaidproject.com
That’s What She Said includes adult content.
Special thanks to these producing sponsors: BankChampaign, Busey, Christie Clinic, The Christie Foundation, Darrell
Hoemann Photography, Five Foot Productions, Herriott’s, Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, Karyl Wackerlin
Photography, Mowgli Studio, Ruth E. Wyman Law Offices, Sterling Wealth Management, Texture Home.
Sat, Oct 15 • 7pm
NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES:
FIVE NIGHTS OF HITCH!
Tickets: $6 (or see all five for $24)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Our most popular short film series returns this
Halloween week with five audience favorites
from the undisputed master of suspense.
Sun, Oct 23 Vertigo (1958) Rated PG (128 min)
Mon, Oct 24 The Birds (1963) Rated PG-13 (119 min)
Tue, Oct 25 North By Northwest (1959) Not Rated (136 min)
Wed, Oct 26 Rear Window (1954) Rated PG (136 min)
Fri, Oct 28 Psycho (1960) Rated R (109 min)
All screenings 7pm
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OCTOBER
AMERICA
Presented by Exceptional Artists
Tickets: $69.00/$59.00/$49.00
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
In 2015, AMERICA marked their 45th
Anniversary as a perennial classic-rock
favorite! Founding (and current) members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell,
along with former band mate Dan Peek, met in high school in
late 1960s London and quickly harmonized their way to the top
of the charts on the strength of their signature song, A Horse
With No Name. AMERICA soon became a global household name
and paved their way with an impressive string of #1 hits. After all these years, this group of
friends are still at it, making music together, and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound on
songs like I Need You, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, Lonely People, and Sister Golden Hair.
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AMERICA’S albums – 6 certified as Gold/Platinum, with their first greatest hits collection,
History, hitting 4+ million in sales – display an even greater range of talents. AMERICA won the
Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin in 1974.
Thur, Oct 27 • 7:30pm
MASKS, MUSIC, AND MERLOT
Presented by the Champaign-Urbana
Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: $75 VIP/$45/$35/$25
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Join the Champaign-Urbana
Symphony Orchestra and
conductor Stephen Alltop in
a fun-filled “spooktakular”
Halloween concert. Masks encouraged!
VT Series
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Enjoy scary Broadway and Holiday favorites
from The Phantom of the Opera, Jaws, and
Fantasia. Maestro Alltop will also perform
ghoulish delights on the Virginia’s mighty
Wurlitzer organ. A fantastic way for the whole
family to enjoy Halloween together.
VIP reception is available.
This will be a night to remember!
Sat, Oct 29 • 7pm
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Your Year in Film
NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES
$6 One Saturday each month • 1pm & 7pm
Now entering its 15th year, the always-popular News-Gazette Film Series
presents a rare opportunity to experience the movies of Hollywood’s
golden age exactly as they were first experienced—at the historic Virginia
Theatre, on our massive 52-foot silver screen!
Many of these films are offered on the original 35mm reel-to-reel print stock, projected by the Virginia’s
twin Norelco AA-II (that “AA” stands for Academy Award, for the recognition these industry-standard
projectors received at the 1963 Oscars). Throw in state-of-the-art digital sound, the best popcorn in
town, and David Schroeder performing on the Virginia’s historic Hope Jones II Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, and
you have a wonderful evening of old-time entertainment fit for the whole family!
POST-SCREENING DISCUSSIONS WITH CHUCK KOPLINSKI
Virginia Theatre Mezzanine Lobby, after most 7pm News-Gazette screenings
Stick around after the show and join News-Gazette film critic Chuck Koplinski for a stimulating
discussion about the movie you’ve just watched. Mr. Koplinski leads you through the history of the
picture, sharing lively critical insights as well as behind-the-scenes secrets about the making of the
film. Free to attend.
REEL DEAL FILM SERIES
Tickets $5
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Join us in 2016-2017 as we celebrate the influential directors who have
transformed modern movie-making. This season, the Virginia Theatre
brings you a set of monthly “mini-festivals” which focus on the seminal works of fifteen contemporary
cinematic artists: Andrew Stanton, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Kathryn Bigelow, Mel Brooks, the Coen
Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Frances Ford Coppela, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, Steven Spielberg,
Spike Jonze, Alfonso Cuaron, and Paul Thomas Anderson. CU at the movies!
2016-2017 NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES PASS
$85
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Purchase a News-Gazette Film Series Pass to see all 19 classic Gazette titles this season—
and SAVE! Enjoy a rich selection of critically acclaimed, beloved movies from the 1930s, 40s, 50s,
and 60s. Makes a great gift!
VIRGINIA THEATRE FILM PASSPORT
$125
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
The Virginia Theatre Film Passport is good for admittance to all of our Reel Deal and
News-Gazette Film Series titles throughout the 2016-2017 season—that’s 59 pictures in all!
See your favorite movies at the Virginia Theatre all year long, for one low price.
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NOVEMBER
NICK OFFERMAN
Tickets: $65/$49.50/$41.50/$29.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
VT Series
Event
Nick Offerman is an actor, writer, and
woodworker, best known for the role of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit
comedy series Parks & Recreation which wrapped its 7th and final
season in 2015. For his work on the show, Nick won a Television
Critics Association Award for Achievement in Comedy.
Mr. Offerman was recently seen in A Walk in the Woods and Me and
Earl and the Dying Girl, and in the second season of the FX series
Fargo, for which he received a nomination for a Critics’ Choice TV
Award. His long list of film credits also includes 22 Jump Street, We’re
The Millers, The LEGO Movie, and Sin City. Television credits include
George Lopez, Deadwood, NYPD Blue, 24, Will & Grace, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, ER, and more.
Offerman got his start in Chicago’s theater community, where he was a founding member of
the Defiant Theatre. Last year, Nick Offerman and wife Megan Mullally debuted Summer of 69:
No Apostrophe. Mr. Offerman has previously toured his comedy shows Full Bush and American
Ham. In 2013, Offerman released his NYT bestselling book, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s
Fundamentals for Delicious Living. He released his second NYT bestseller, Gumption: Relighting the
Torch of Freedom with America’s Gutsiest Troublemakers, in 2015.
This event includes adult content.
Tue, Nov 1 • 7:30pm
THE SUMMIT:
THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER MEETS TAKE 6
Tickets: $65/$53.50/$44.50/$29.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
VT Series
Event
Between them, legendary vocal groups The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 boast a remarkable 20
Grammy Awards and a range of styles that cover nearly every genre of popular music, from jazz
to swing, from gospel to R&B. At this 45th Anniversary celebration of The Manhattan Transfer’s
storied career, Take 6 joins the group on stage to share in crystal clear harmonies, innovative
arrangements, and funky grooves. No ordinary double bill, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event!
The Manhattan Transfer was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. Their second
single, The Boy From New York City, made them the first group to win Grammy Awards in both Pop
and Jazz categories in the same year. With worldwide record sales in the millions, for 19 singles
and 29 albums, their melodic, jazz-infused vocals continue to bring audiences back year after year.
The pre-eminent a cappella group in the
world, Take 6 has been recognized in
virtually every genre and were inducted
into the Gospel Music Association Hall
of Fame, in 2015. They have performed
on Saturday Night Live, the Oscars, the
Grammys, and for four U.S. Presidents. One,
their fifteenth album, marks the group’s
return to their spiritual heritage.
Thur, Nov 3 • 7:30pm
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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the Broadway Musical
Presented by C2 Productions
Tickets: $15 Adult/$10 Student/$10 Senior (55 & older)/$8 Children (10 & under)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Champaign’s Central High School & Centennial High School Drama Programs, in collaboration with
the Champaign Park District and Champaign Community Unit 4 Schools, return to the Virginia this
fall with a beloved stage musical that’s played to over 35 million worldwide. Based on the Academy
Award-winning animated feature, this full-Broadway version features a live orchestra and student
performers from two acclaimed high school drama departments.
Thur, Nov 10 – Sat, Nov 12 • 7pm | Sat, Nov 12 & Sun, Nov 13 • 2pm
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7pm (2pm
matinee
Saturday)
ELF JR, the Musical
Presented by
Champaign Park
District Youth Theatre
Tickets: $12 Adult/$10 Child
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19,
2016 – 10am
This modern day holiday classic is sure to make
everyone embrace their inner elf. We follow
Buddy, an orphan who crawls into Santa’s
bag of gifts and is mistakenly transported to
the North Pole. This would-be elf is raised,
unaware that he’s actually human until
his enormous size—and poor toy-making
abilities—cause him to face an uncomfortable
truth. The hilarious Broadway musical has
been adapted for young performers, and
the Champaign Park District Youth Theater
program (grades 5-8) is set to bring it to the
Virginia stage!
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1pm & 7pm
NEWS-GAZETTE FILM
SERIES: Readers’
Choice!
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fall 2016
Your vote counts! Make
your voice heard and help
choose the winner of this
season’s News-Gazette’s
Reader’s Choice Contest. The winning film
will screen on November 26. Visit
www.newsgazette.com/filmseries# to cast your
vote for any one of the following titles:
West Side Story (1961) Not rated
On the Waterfront (1954) Not rated
Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Rated PG
Harvey (1950) Not rated
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Rated R
THE FILMS OF JOEL AND ETHAN COEN
Tickets: $5 (or see all four for $15)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
The 15-time Oscar-nominated (and 4-time winning) Coen brothers have been so prolific, you
could fill the calendar with their films (we wish!). Join us for these four audience favorites.
November 28-29
Nov 30 & Dec 1
December 2
December 3
No Country For Old Men (2007) Rated R (122 min)
Raising Arizona (1987) Rated PG-13 (94 min)
Fargo (1996) Rated R (98 min)
The Big Lebowski (1998) Rated R (117 min)
All screenings 7pm (with a 1pm matinee Saturday)
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DECEMBER
HOLIDAY CARD PHOTO OP
FREE
Reservations available starting
Friday, August 19, 2016 (at the box office only)
We’re opening up the Virginia’s beautifullydecorated Mezzanine Lobby for family
photographs! Call our box office (217-356- 9063)
and reserve your 15-minute slot. Free to attend.
Bring your own camera or arrange to have a
professional photographer meet you at the
theatre.
Mon, Nov 21 • 5-8pm
Mon, Nov 28 • 5-8pm
Mon, Dec 5 • 5-8pm
MEET SANTA CLAUS AT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE!
FREE
Santa Claus is coming to town! The Champaign Center Partnership is excited to welcome
Jolly Old St. Nick to downtown Champaign’s Virginia Theatre. Visit with Santa in the theatre’s
Mezzanine Lobby. Santa will take pictures with each visitor (parents, bring your cameras!) and
every child will receive a candy cane. Kids of all ages are encouraged to have their holiday wish
lists ready to share with Santa.
Wed, Dec 14 & 21 • 5-7pm
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ANDREW PETERSON presents
BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
Presented by Gather Round
Productions
Tickets: $35/$30/$25
On Sale Now
For more than twenty years, Andrew
Peterson has gone about the business
of quietly changing lives in four-minute
increments. In the city of Nashville where
music is an industry in the same way fast
food, generic greeting cards, and bumper stickers are industries, Peterson has forged his own
path, refusing the artistic compromises that so often come with chasing album sales and radio
singles and creating instead a long line of songs that ache with sorrow, joy, and integrity, and
that are, at the end of the day, part of a real, ongoing, human conversation.
Wed, Dec 7 • 7:30pm
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HOLIDAY IN WHOVILLE
Tickets: $3 Standard/FREE for children 2 and under
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Join us at the Virginia Theatre for a real holiday treat! Watch
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (with Jim Carrey)
followed by pictures with Santa, crafts, caroling, and hot
chocolate. After the show, enjoy the holiday lights with trolley
rides around West Side Park.
NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES:
THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER
Tickets: $6 (or see all four for $18)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
One of our favorite holiday traditions returns! Don’t miss this chance to take in a classic
Christmas tale at the historic Virginia with family and friends—and enjoy a nice cup of hot
chocolate, with our compliments, at each screening!
Dec 12-13
Dec 14-15
Dec 16
Dec 17
The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Not Rated (109 min)
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) Rated G (112 min)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Not Rated (96 min)
It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) Rated PG (130 min)
All screenings 7pm (with a 1pm matinee Saturday)
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DECEMBER
THE CHORALE PRESENTS
CU AT THE VIRGINIA
Tickets: $28 Standard/$26 Senior/
$26 Child
On-Sale Date: Friday, August 19,
2016 – 10am
Help us sing Old Lang Syne and ring
in 2017 with The CHORALE when
they step onto the Virginia Theatre’s
historic stage for their 26th annual
New Year’s Eve concert! Enjoy an
evening of beautiful holiday music, the
traditional sing-along to the Virginia’s
mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ, some special guest performers, and more. Conducted by founding
director Julie Beyler. Revenue from the evening helps support The CHORALE’s Young Artist
Scholarship Program.
Sat, Dec 31 • 7pm
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JANUARY
THE FILMS OF COPPOLA E COPPOLA
Tickets: $5 (or see all four for $15)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Join us this January when we feature the films of the legendary director Frances Ford Coppola and
his auteur daughter, Sofia Coppola. A great opportunity to see all four pictures on the Virginia’s
52-foot screen!
January 3 & 5
January 10 & 12 January 17 & 19
January 24 & 26
The Virgin Suicides (1999) Rated R (97 min)
Apocalypse Now (1979) Rated R (153 min)
Lost In Translation (2003) Rated R (101 min)
The Godfather (1972) Rated R (175 min)
All screenings 7pm
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Dracula (1931)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Rated PG (75 min) In Bela Lugosi’s timeless portrayal of Dracula, an ancient vampire
arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. This truly creepy,
atmospheric 1931 film has set the standard for vampiric roles ever since.
RICKY SKAGGS
and Kentucky Thunder
Tickets: $69.50 VIP/$46.50/$38.50/$29.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
VT Series
Event
A life full of music—that’s the story of Ricky
Skaggs. By age twenty-one, he was already
considered a recognized master of one of
America’s most demanding art forms, but his career took him
in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in
the mainstream of country music. His path’s taken him to various
musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music
to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his
musical roots intact. Along the way, Skaggs has played with everyone from Bill Monroe (when
Ricky was a musical prodigy of six) and Flatt and Scruggs, to Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris,
Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, and countless others.
Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and this 14-time Grammy Award
winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. With 12 consecutive
#1, Grammy-nominated classic hits behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label,
the diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Ricky Skaggs come from a life dedicated to
playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart.
Sat, Jan 28 • 7:30pm
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: Swing Time (1936)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Not Rated (103 min) A critically acclaimed romantic comedy that’s widely considered
to be Astaire and Rogers’ best dance musical. Swing Time features four dance routines
that are each in their own way regarded as little masterpieces of the form.
PECHA KUCHA NIGHT CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
Volume 23
Presented by the Champaign Urbana Design Organization
Tickets: $10 in advance/$15 at the door
Patrons at the first PechaKucha Night (Vol. 20) hosted at the Virginia (February, 2016) were
treated to a fast-paced night of cutting edge art & design, quirky humor, and surprising emotion.
“PechaKucha” draws its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat.” PK Nights—held
in hundreds of cities all over the world—are dedicated to providing accessible, creative outlets to
inspire communities. The format is simple: every presenter brings 20 images that are displayed for 20
seconds each. PechaKucha has been a Champaign Urbana Design Organization (CUDO) tradition since
2009, and this 23rd volume is sure to feature an entertaining lineup of innovative presentations.
Sat, Feb 11 • 8:20pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
THE FILMS OF SPIKE LEE
Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Spike Lee’s visit to the Virginia Theatre – celebrating the 25th anniversary of Do the Right Thing –
was a highlight of the 2014 Ebertfest, and we wanted to shine a light on some of his other films.
Three of his most critically acclaimed are presented this month.
February 13-14 School Daze (1988) Rated R (121 min)
February 15-16 Clockers (1995) Rated R (128 min)
February 17-18 Malcolm X (1992) Rated PG-13 (202 min)
All screenings 7pm
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matinee
Saturday)
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
Presented by Champaign Park District Youth Theatre
On-Sale Date: Winter, 2017
The African savannah comes to life on the stage with Simba, Rafiki, and an
unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and
back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Music by Elton John and Tim Rice.
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Yes, We Do Weddings!
Looking for an unforgettable setting for your special day?
Along with private parties and meetings, the beautifully
restored, historic Virginia Theatre offers a breathtaking
backdrop for your wedding and reception.
• Mezzanine/Eastern Lobbies (100 capacity ea.) for
intimate gatherings
• Ceremony seating in ornate auditorium (1463 cap.)
• Elegant receptions on stage
• Seven backstage dressing rooms
• 1921 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, with house organist
• Iconic, 3-sided marquee for your messages to the world
• Fully customizable options indoors and out
Dine and dance
on the same stage
that hosted
The Beach Boys,
Alison Krauss,
REO Speedwagon &
Million Dollar Quartet
Call 217.356.9063 or email [email protected]
to learn how we can help you plan the perfect wedding day!
Your Virginia. Your Story.
Built in 1921, the Virginia Theatre has hosted thousands
of films, live shows, and special events in her ninetyfive storied years. Everyone came to the Virginia,
for everything from sold-out summertime recitals
by Thelma Leah Rose’s dance students, pipe organ
concerts, and the finest performers of the vaudeville
era, to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alison Krauss,
BB King, and countless others—each of them taking
their place on the Virginia’s legendary stage.
Beginning this fall, we are reaching out to the community as we begin to gather some of that history together, from old photographs, press clippings, posters, and
programs, to the stories that made this place a second
home to so many Champaign County residents.
Through exciting
new partnerships
with the Champaign
County Historical
Archives and the
Champaign County
Historical Museum, the Champaign Park District will be
seeking artifacts, taking oral histories, and researching
the Virginia’s past so that we may record a comprehensive history of the theatre, develop exhibits, and build
an archive that generations to come may enjoy.
Watch for details this September as we launch this new
project in preparation for a full year of celebrations to
take place in 2021, the 100th anniversary of the Virginia
Theatre!
Please call 217.356.9063 or [email protected] for more information.
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THE FILMS OF ANG LEE
Tickets: $5 (or see all four for $15)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Three-time Academy Award-winning (and UIUC graduate) director Ang Lee so often captures the
cultural moment in his artful movies, with a range of subject matter not often found in the work of
other directors. Four films are featured in this series.
Feb 28 & Mar 2
March 7 & 9
March 14 & 16 March 21 & 23 Sense & Sensibility (1995) Rated PG (136 min)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Rated PG-13 (120 min)
The Life of Pi (2012) Rated PG (127 min)
Brokeback Mountain (2005) Rated R (134 min)
All screenings 7pm
THE MOTH RADIO HOUR
A Moth Mainstage Event
Tickets: $39.50/$29.50/$19.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Since its 1997 launch in NYC, The
Moth has presented thousands
of stories told live on stage,
without scripts, notes, props,
or accompaniment. Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they
showcase—each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected
ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary
and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.
VT Series
Event
The Moth has an enthusiastic national following, with a podcast that’s downloaded over 30 million
times annually, and, each week, the Peabody Award-winning Moth Radio Hour is heard on over
400 radio stations worldwide. The Moth’s first book, The Moth: 50 True Stories was a NYT Bestseller.
The ideal way to experience The Moth is live and in person, where you can feel the electricity in
the room and be a part of the visceral dialogue between teller and audience. Come be a part of it!
Sat, March 4 • 7:30pm
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: The General (1926)
Live accompaniment by Mark Gifford, Wurlitzer Pipe Organ
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Not Rated (67 min) This classic silent comedy is considered
by critics as one of Buster Keaton’s greatest and was ranked
#18 by the American Film Institute in their 2007 list of the 100 Best American Movies
of All Time. As a very special treat, acclaimed theatre organist MARK GIFFORD will
accompany the film on the Virginia Theatre’s historic 750-pipe Wurlitzer with an
original score of his own creation.
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UNDER THE STREETLAMP
Tickets: $69.50 VIP/$49.50/$39.50/$29.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
UNDER THE STREETLAMP performs an electrifying
evening of classic hits from the American radio
songbook. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern
day Rat Pack, the quartet — featuring recent leading
cast members of the Tony® Award-winning Broadway
musical “Jersey Boys” — deliver an evening of
unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll, including
popular songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, plus a
“show-stopping” salute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!
Come for an evening of great music and hilarious behind-the-scenes tales,
complete with an exceptional 7-piece band composed of world-class
musicians. In performance after performance, Under the Streetlamp prove
that retro never sounded so now!
VT Series
Event
Sat, April 1 • 7:30pm
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2pm Sunday
DANCE ARTS
PERFORMANCE 2017
An Interpretation of L. Frank
Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” with
Irish and Contemporary Dance
Tickets: $13 Adult/
$10 Senior/$10 Children
On-Sale Date: Fri, Jan 13 2017
Follow Dorothy and Toto to the wonderful land of
Oz! Based on the classic children’s story by
L. Frank Baum, experience the adventure down
the yellow brick road like never before with the
Dance Arts School’s journey to the Emerald City.
Also included in this production are Irish and
contemporary performances by the Dance Arts
and Isle of Erin dancers.
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NEWS-GAZETTE
FILM SERIES: Duck Soup
(1933)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19,
2016 – 10am
Not Rated (68 min) Hail
Fredonia! In 1933, Duck
Soup was a box office
disappointment, receiving
only mixed reviews. Today, it’s seen as perhaps
the Marx Brothers’ funniest and best film—a
classic comedy masterpiece that contains
several legendary sequences.
19TH ANNUAL
ROGER EBERT’S FILM FESTIVAL
Passes on sale Tuesday, November 1, 2016 – 10am
Individual tickets on sale Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 10am
The College of Media at Illinois presents the 2017
Roger Ebert’s Film Festival! Held every April inside
downtown Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre,
Ebertfest continues its proud tradition into its 19th
year. For more information on dates, times and film
titles, visit ebertfest.com.
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Wed-Sun, April 19-23
Champaign Park District Dance Arts Performance
MAY
CInderella
Presented by CU Ballet
VT Series
Event
Tickets: $24 Adult/$19 Senior/
$12 Child/Student
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
The Champaign Urbana Ballet presents
Cinderella, the world’s most favorite
fairytale. A glass slipper, a pumpkin
coach, and a Fairy Godmother carry
Cinderella through this timeless and
beautiful ballet. Two performances,
one day only!
Sat, May 6 • 11am & 4pm
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7pm (2pm
matinee
Saturday)
THE MAGIC TREEHOUSE:
KNIGHTS AT DAWN 2017
Presented by
Champaign Park District
Youth Theatre
On-Sale Date: Winter, 2017
Siblings Jack and Annie return to visit the magic
tree house. As they read a book about knights
and the middle ages, Annie is intrigued by the
mysterious quest you must complete before
becoming a knight. They’re both whisked away to
medieval times, where they experience a grand
feast, escape through secret tunnels, and dance
with enchanted suits of armor—all while trying to
find their way home!
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM
SERIES: Citizen Kane
(1941)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19,
2016 – 10am
Rated PG (119 min) Orson
Welles’s epic tale of a
publishing tycoon’s rise
and fall is entertaining,
poignant, and inventive in its storytelling, earning
its reputation as a true landmark achievement
in cinematic history. It was Welles’s first feature
film and was nominated for Academy Awards in
nine categories, receiving the Academy Award
for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) for both
Herman J. Mankiewicz and Welles.
THE FILMS OF MARTIN SCORSESE
Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers working today, Martin Scorsese makes
landmark movies that other filmmakers look to with reverence. His broad range of subjects –
a boxer, an office worker, musicians on a stage – is featured this month at the Virginia.
May 22-23 Raging Bull (1980) Rated R (129 min)
May 24-25 After Hours (1985) Rated R (97 min)
May 26
The Last Waltz (1978) Rated PG (117 min)
All screenings 7pm
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TWIST AND SHOUT
ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL
Presented by Twist and
Shout, Dance and Cheer
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6:30pm
11am & 6pm On-Sale Date: Spring 2017
Twist and Shout’s 7th Annual Dance Recital will
showcase the accomplishments over the previous
nine months of the program’s students aged 18
months-18 years. Come out and enjoy one of
these family-friendly shows!
ART IN MOTION
ANNUAL
DANCE RECITAL
Presented by Art in
Motion Dance Studio
On-Sale Date: Spring 2017
This special recital showcases Champaign’s Art
in Motion Dance Studio, with over 25 years in
serving the community.
THE FILMS OF STEVEN SPIELBERG
Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Spanning three decades, our August films demonstrate the power of Steven Spielberg’s
storytelling skills. One of the most popular directors in cinematic history, Spielberg has made both
blockbuster special effects pictures as well as moving historical dramas, all in his signature style.
June 13-15 Schindler’s List (1993) Rated R (195 min)
June 20 & 22 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Rated PG (132 min)
June 27 & 29 E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982) Rated PG (132 min)
All screenings 7pm
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: High Noon (1952)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Rated PG (85 min) Gary Cooper is a small town Marshall who finds his own
community won’t help him defeat a deadly enemy. The film redefined Westerns,
taking place in near-real time and lacking some of the genre’s conventions (John
Wayne hated it). Long considered a metaphor for the Hollywood blacklist, the movie
sadly marked the end of the career of screenwriter Carl Foreman.
DAVID SCHROEDER, Wurlitzer Pipe Organ
The Virginia proudly welcomes David Schroeder as our house organist at
regular performances on the theatre’s original, fully-restored, 750-pipe
Wurlitzer Hope-Jones Orchestral Organ. Mr. Schroeder plays frequently
on movie nights and before some live events at the Virginia (please check
our website for days/times). David Schroeder is the Director of Bands
and Chorus at Bismarck-Henning Jr/Sr High School in Bismarck, Illinois,
as well as Organist and Parish Music Director for Trinity Lutheran Church,
Danville. He received his Undergraduate degree in Comprehensive Music
Education from the University of Illinois, where he played in both the
Symphonic Band and Marching Illini. He is member of the Central Illinois
and Central Indiana chapters of the American Theatre Organ Society.
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Engage!
VOLUNTEER AT THE HISTORIC VIRGINIA
THEATRE (ages 13+)
Join our volunteer family at the Virginia! Volunteers
are essential to the success of shows ranging from
Arsenic & Old Lace to Vince Gill. Your assistance
is always needed with ushering, ticket taking,
concessions, merchandise, security, crowd control,
and more. Volunteer at the Virginia Theatre today
and help our friendly, dedicated staff create a safe,
enjoyable experience for patrons—and enjoy live
shows, concerts, and movies while you’re here!
To apply, simply visit thevirginia.org/volunteer/.
Interviews & volunteer training sessions are held
regularly at the theatre, by appointment. For more
information on volunteering at the historic Virginia
Theatre, visit thevirginia.org, call 217-356-9063,
or email [email protected].
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RENT THE VIRGINIA THEATRE
The historic Virginia Theatre is available for
rental by individuals, organizations, schools,
and businesses for performances, concerts,
film screenings, meetings, receptions,
conferences, weddings, parties, and other
public and private events. For details, please
call 217-356-9063, visit thevirginia.org, or
email [email protected].
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW—
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Subscribe to the Virginia Theatre eNews and
get regular email delivered to your inbox with
major announcements, upcoming shows,
special ticket discount offers, news, and more!
Signing up is easy: just visit thevirginia.org and
click “ENEWS” to enter your address.
JULY
ICE CREAM AND INDEPENDENCE
Tickets: $19.50/$15.50/$12.50
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
VT Series
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Red! White! Blue! Brass! Join us in celebrating Independence Day in
style with the best in American music performed by the Champaign-Urbana Civic Wind Band,
conducted by Linda Moorhouse, and featuring some very special guests. We’ll be serving delicious
frozen yogurt outside the theatre at 5:00 P.M. before the concert. Music begins at 7:00 P.M. in the
beautiful Virginia Theatre
auditorium. Special thanks
to WDWS, The NewsGazette, the University of
Illinois Bands program, and
TCBY.
Sat, July 1 • 7pm
THE FILMS OF SPIKE JONZE & ALFONSO CUARÓN
Tickets: $5 (or see all five for $20)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
A month-long pairing of two of the most inventive directors working today. Both Spike Jonze and
Alfonso Cuarón make films that are filled with unexpected themes and surprising humor. We offer
five of their best in July.
July 5 & 7 Where The Wild Things Are (2009) Rated PG (101 min)
July 18 & 20 Gravity (2013) Rated PG-13 (91 min)
July 24 & 25 Adaptation (2002) Rated R (114 min)
July 26 & 27 Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001) Rated R (106 min)
July 28 & 29 Being John Malkovich (1999) Rated R (112 min)
All screenings 7pm
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: The Gold Rush (1925)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Not Rated (95 min) Experience this 1925 silent comedy written, produced, directed by,
and starring Charlie Chaplin, who declared “this is the picture I want to be remembered
by.” Featuring his famed ‘Little Tramp’ character, the film received strong reviews at its
release and is now considered one of the greatest works on the silent era.
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AUGUST
THE FILMS OF PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON
Tickets: $5 (or see all three for $10)
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Beloved by cinema buffs, P.T. Anderson’s movies are ambitious family sagas of personal obsession
and human frailty. The director is renowned for his use of music and stylish camera-work, and for
the powerful emotions on display in each of these featured titles.
August 8 & 10 The Master (2012) Rated R (144 min)
August 15 & 17 Magnolia (1999) Rated R (188 min)
August 22 & 24 There Will Be Blood (2007) Rated R (158 min)
All screenings 7pm
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NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES:
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Tickets: $6
On-Sale Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 – 10am
Rated PG (102 min) This beloved family film has become an icon of American pop
culture. Nominated for six Academy Awards, Oz was still a box office disappointment in
its first year. It had been MGM’s most expensive production to date, but the film didn’t
become widely known to the public until regular television broadcasts began in 1956.
The Champaign Park District thanks these sponsors
for their support of the Virginia Theatre's
2016-2017 Performing Arts Season!
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venue INFORMATION
BOX OFFICE
203 West Park Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-356-9063
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm
plus 2 hours before each event
IMPORTANT DATES:
Friday, July 22, 10am
Subscriptions go on sale to ‘VT SERIES’
events in the Virginia’s 2016-2017
performing arts season.
Friday, August 19, 10am
Individual Tickets for many shows go
on sale. For additional on-sale dates,
see individual event listings.
ACCESSIBILITY
Transfer seats are offered on both levels at the Virginia Theatre along with wheelchair-accessible
seating located on platforms at the back of our Main Floor and in the front row of Main Floor
Section 5. Up to 18 wheelchairs may be accommodated at a given event, with one additional
companion seat available per wheelchair. Tickets for accessible and companion seating can be
purchased online, at the box office, or by calling 217-356-9063.
The theatre also features a wheelchair lift for guests accessing the stage from the auditorium, an
elevator allowing access from the stage to the downstairs dressing rooms, and an elevator allowing
access to the building’s upstairs Mezzanine Lobby and restrooms.*
*Please note that the Virginia’s mezzanine and upper balcony seating are still accessible only via stairs.
HEARING ASSIST DEVICES
Assisted listening devices are available upon request at the Virginia Theatre box office. A variety of
styles—including earpiece buds, headsets, and “induction” neck loops—can be used to enhance
a guest’s enjoyment of films, spoken word events, and most live performances at the Virginia.
Devices may be obtained at no costs before the show. A credit card, driver’s license, or other form of
ID is required.
For more information about assisted listening devices, accessible seating, or any other
accommodation at the Virginia Theatre, please call the box office at 217-356-9063.
PARKING
Parking is available in metered spaces on the streets surrounding the Virginia Theatre and in the Hill
Street Parking Deck one block north of the theatre on Randolph St. (123 West Hill).
GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES AND
TOUR THE HISTORIC VIRGINIA THEATRE!
By reservation, Tuesdays at 10:30am and Wednesdays at 6pm
Did you know that the Champaign Park District’s Virginia Theatre is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places? That its original—and fully-restored—1921 Wurlitzer Pipe
Organ has over 750 pipes? Or what (totally unexpected) features the painters uncovered in
2013, during a $5.5 million renovation? Come for a free, one-hour tour at downstate Illinois’s
premier 1920s movie palace and live performance space and find out!
Tours are offered every Tuesday at 10:30am and Wednesday at 6pm, schedule permitting.
Advance reservation required at thevirginia.org, 217/356-9063, or mitch.marlow@
champaignparks.com.
For special group tour requests, please call or email. Donations to the Virginia Theatre
Restoration Fund are encouraged.
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SUBSCRIPTION Your Seats. Your Shows. Your Virginia.
A subscription is a purchase of a ticket to four or more qualifying events.*
Subscription purchases are offered with a discount, along with other perks (see this brochure’s inside
front cover for a complete list of subscriber benefits).
For example, if you buy three tickets to five qualifying events, that’s three subscriptions, and all three
sets of tickets are discounted at the subscriber price.
Purchase a ticket to six or more qualifying events and receive, along with your subscription, a Virginia
Theatre Film Passport** and see great movies all season long, for free!
OK, I’M READY TO ORDER
You can use the following pages to purchase a VT Series subscription or just to order some individual
tickets to shows scheduled this season. Here’s how:
STEP 1:
Fill in the Order Form on the opposite
page, indicating whether you’re
Renewing a Subscription, purchasing
a New Subscription, or just want
some Individual Tickets.
Please note the seating chart. We use
a Zone system to help patrons tell us
where they want to sit. Most reserved
seating shows have ticket prices
divided up into three or four zones.
Please also let us know your seating
preference so we can place you in the
best possible spot in the house.
STEP 2:
Choose your shows:
On the following pages, we’ve listed all of the live events you can order. To order tickets as
part of a subscription or individually, simply circle the date/time of each event you want (in
the left column) and then write in the number of tickets you’re purchasing, per event, in the
box for # of Seats.
STEP 3:
Total your order. Yay, here’s the part where you get to do math!
To calculate your order total, fill in the Your Price box for each event, entering either the
Discounted Subscriber Pricing (if you’re ordering four or more qualifying events) or the
Individual Ticket Pricing.
Then multiply that amount times the number of tickets you want for each event and write
the results in the Subtotal box.
Lastly, add up all of your event subtotals to get your Order Total.
Please return your completed order form to the Virginia Theatre box office with your payment
by check (made out to Champaign Park District), or include your credit card information.
Tickets will be mailed beginning the week of August 15. (Please note, because of its early
appearance in the season, Oklahoma tickets will be mailed immediately.)
Seating Chart
SORRY – no refunds, returns, or exchanges
*All events labelled in this brochure as “VT Series” are qualified to receive the subscriber discount.
**A Virginia Theatre Film Passport is good for admittance to all News-Gazette and Reel Deal film
screenings and does not apply to Ebertfest or other special film events.
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SEASON SUBSCRIBER ORDER FORM
Virginia Theatre 2016-2017 Performing Arts Season
o Renewing Subscription  o New Subscription o Individual Tickets
Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number______________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) of other patrons in your purchase: _______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SEATING PREFERENCES
o I’d like my usual seats if available
o Please call me to discuss seating options
o Accessible Seating Request _____________________________________________________________________
o Make a one-time tax deductible contribution of $______________________ to the Champaign Parks
Foundation in support of the Virginia Theatre (add amount to total order below)
ORDER TOTAL $
Method of Payment : o Enclosed Check
o Cash
CREDIT:
o MasterCard o Visa o Discover
________________________________________________________________________________________
Name on Card Type of Credit Card
________________________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Number 3-Digit Security Code (Located on Back of Card)
Expiration Date
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Billing Address for Card (if different than above)
Virginia Theatre tickets and subscriptions may also be purchased:
• Online at thevirginia.org (Individual tickets only)
• By phone at 217-356-9063, Monday through Friday, 10am to 5:30pm and 2 hours before shows
• In person at our Box Office, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, Illinois 61820 (see hours above)
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AMERICA
MASKS, MUSIC, & MERLOT
(presented by The C-U
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA)
THE SUMMIT: THE MANHATTAN
TRANSFER MEETS TAKE 6
Sa, 10/29/16 7pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
Th, 11/3/16
W, 12/7/16
ICE CREAM & INDEPENDENCE
9am
8am
7pm
Tu, 9/13/16
Fr, 10/7/16
Sa,10/15/16
THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID
JOHN C. MAXWELL
Live2Lead Simulcast
JON GORDON SEMINAR
$44.50
$42.00
$48.50
$40.50
$14.00
$35.50
$35.00
$40.00
$31.50
$53.50
$32.00
$11.00
$26.50
$26.50
$26.50
$22.50
$44.50
$26.50
$44.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
$38.00
$26.50
Main: $16.00 Adult/$12.50 Student
$12.50 Senior (55 & up)
$9 Child (12 & under)
$17.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
$63.00 VIP
THEATRICAL/SPOKEN WORD
Th-Su,
7:30pm Th-Sa A CUTC production of OKLAHOMA! $27.00
Premium
8/4-8/7/16 2pm Sun
7pm
Sa, 7/1/17
UNDER THE STREETLAMP
RICKY SKAGGS & Kentucky Thunder $62.50 VIP
7:30pm
7:30pm
Sa, 1/28/17
Sa, 4/1/17
THE CHORALE presents
CU AT THE VIRGINIA
$58.50
$75.00 VIP
$63.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
$40.00 (Zones 1 & 2)
(To Subscribe, simply pick any
4 or more VT Series events)
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIBER PRICING
Sa, 12/31/16 7pm
ANDREW PETERSON presents
BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
GRACE POTTER
EVENT
Th, 10/27/16 7:30pm
TIME
CONCERTS
Fr, 9/30/16
8pm
DATE
For more on ZONES, see seating map on page 32.
ZONE 2
$53.50
$45.00
$30.00
$44.50
$35.00
$59.00
$35.50
ZONE 3
$25.00
$29.50
$25.00
$49.00
$29.50
ZONE 4
$49.50
$46.50
$39.50
$38.50
$29.50
$29.50
$49.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
$89.00 All Seats
$42.50
$29.50
(includes Jon Gordon event)
$169.75 H-Squared
Seminar Series Pass
(includes John Maxwell event)
$169.75 H-Squared
Seminar Series Pass
Main: $18.00 Adult/$14.00 Student
$14.00 Senior (55 and up)
$10.00 Child (12 and under)
$99.00 All Seats
$30.00
Premium
$19.50 STN/$17.50 SNR $15.50 STN $12.50 STN
$14.00 SNR $11.00 SNR
$69.50 VIP
$69.50 VIP
All seats: $28.00 Standard/$26.00 Senior/
$26.00 Child
$35.00 (Zones 1 & 2)
$65.00
$75.00 VIP
$69.00 (Zones 1 & 2)
$44.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
ZONE 1
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICING
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TIME
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7pm
2pm
11am
4pm
Sa, 3/4/17
Sa, 4/1/17
Tu, 11/1/16
Sa, 4/8/17
Su, 4/9/17
Sa, 5/6/17
Sa, 5/6/17
CINDERELLA presented by the
CU BALLET
CINDERELLA presented by the
CU BALLET
DANCE ARTS PERFORMANCE
WIZARD OF OZ INTERPRETATION
DANCE ARTS PERFORMANCE
WIZARD OF OZ INTERPRETATION
NICK OFFERMAN
UNDER THE STREETLAMP
THE MOTH RADIO HOUR
$44.50
$44.50
$37.50
$35.50
$26.50
$26.50
$26.50
$17.50
All seats: $21.00 Adult/$16.00 Senior (55 & up)/
$10.00 Child (12 & under)/$10.00 Student
All seats: $21.00 Adult/$16.00 Senior (55 & up)/
$10.00 Child (12 & under)/$10.00 Student
$58.50
$63.00 VIP
$35.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
(To Subscribe, simply pick any
4 or more VT Series events)
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIBER PRICING
MOVIES (please write in any film events you would like to add to your order)
Sa, 8/13/16 2pm
PENS TO LENS Student
6pm
Screenwriting Competition
DANCE
COMEDY
8:20pm
Sa, 2/11/17
PECHAKUCHA, VOLUME 23
7pm Th-Sa DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST,
2pm Sat/Su THE MUSICAL
presented by C2 Productions
EVENT
Th-Su,
11/1011/13/16
THEATRICAL/SPOKEN WORD
DATE
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
$49.50
$49.50
$41.50
$39.50
$29.50
$29.50
$29.50
$19.50
$8.00
Individual
$12.00
Festival Pass
18 and under
FREE Youth
All seats: $24.00 Adult/$19.00 Senior (55 & up)/
$12.00 Child (12 & under)/$12.00 Student
All seats: $24.00 Adult/$19.00 Senior (55 & up)/
$12.00 Child (12 & under)/$12.00 Student
All seats: $13.00 Adult/$10.00 Senior (55 & up)
$10.00 Child (12 & under)
All seats: $13.00 Adult/$10.00 Senior (55 & up)
$10.00 Child (12 & under)
$65.00
$69.50 VIP
$39.50 (Zones 1 & 2)
All seats: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
All seats: $15.00 Adult/$10.00 Student/
$10.00 Senior (55 & up) /$8.00 Child (12 & under)
ZONE 1
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICING
AVAILABLE FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 - 10AM
2p
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Su, 2p
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