Have you made it over to Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts yet? Just a short jaunt on I-74, and you’ve got another options for your arts entertainment, and it’s in a great location, within walking distance to several tasty downtown restaurants. I’ve seen a range of shows there from Footloose to comedy from Brian Regan. They’ve just announced their 2019-2020 season, and you will surely find something that holds your interest. Head over to their website to get full descriptions of each event and to purchase tickets.
Comedy
MST3K – LIVE!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25
(Multiple VIP upgrade packages available)
Southern Fried Chicks Comedy Tour
Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25
The Naked Magicians
Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: VIP $75/ $50/ $40/ $30
18+ event
Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV (with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci)
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25/ Student $10
The Flying Karamazov Brothers
Friday, April 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $35/ $25/ Student $15
Dance
Russian National Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25/ Student: $10
Lula Washington Dance Company (Modern dance)
Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25/ Student: $10
The Tap Pack
Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25/ Student $10
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25/ Student $15/ Child (age 5-17) $10
Kids Shows
Dave Rudolf: Kid’s Halloween Show
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: $5
Pirate Penelope & Friends: 100 Cats and More!
Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: FREE
Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: $12, General Admission
Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks
Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: $10/ Family 4 pack $30, additional children $5 each.
The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE!
Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: $20/ $15
Family 4 pack $50, additional children $5 each.
Family 4 pack $40, additional children $5 each.
Music
Josh Gracin
Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25, General Admission
ETHEL & Robert Mirabal: The River
Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Miller Park Bandstand
Tickets: FREE
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the BCPA
Tickets: $15/ $10 student
Family 4 pack $40, additional children $5 each.
Black Violin
Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $55/ $45/ $35/ $25/ Student $10
Dave Rudolf’s: British Invasion Show
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10
The Four Italian Tenors
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45/ $35/ $25/ Student $10
Windham Hill Concert
Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $35/ $25/ Student $10
The Drifters
Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $40/ $30/ $20/ Student $10
The Stray Cat Lee Rocker
Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $40/ $30/ Student $10
The Blooze Brothers
Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25/ $15/ Student $10
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $40/ $30/ Student $10
Silent Films
Live Organ Accompaniment by Dennis Scott
The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Sherlock, Jr. (1924)
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
Theater
Walking With My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10/ Student Ticket: $5
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $70/ $60/ $50/ $40
Bandstand: The Tony® – Winning Broadway Musical
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $65/ $55/ $45
#ShePERSISTED: New Play Festival
Friday, January 31, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10, General Admission
AQUILA THEATRE in 1984
Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $35/ $25/ Student $10
The Choir of Man
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $50/ $40/ $30/ $20
Image from BCPA Facebook page