Make your next outing extraordinary with world-class entertainment, meaningful shared experiences, and savings for groups.

Group Benefits

  • Low minimum of 10 tickets to qualify for group savings
  • Fundraising Opportunities for your organization
  • Personal attention, advice, and flexibility throughout the planning and ordering process
  • Digital materials to promote your outing or fundraiser are available upon request
  • Flexible payment policy
  • Waived handling fees
  • Free parking

Group Discounts

  • Groups of 10 – 19 receive 15% discount on adult and children's tickets (17 and under)
  • Groups of 20+ receive 20% discount on adult tickets and 15% discount on children's tickets (17 and under)
  • Groups of 100+ receive 25% discount on adult tickets and 15% discount on children's tickets (17 and under)

Accessible Accommodations

Accessible seating, courtesy wheelchair services, and audio amplification devices are available upon request.

Enhance Your Experience with a Pre-Show Reception

Turn your event into an evening to remember with beverages and bites. Add a private reception or dinner to complete your visit to The Center. Subject to availability by request.

Ask us about theNate Sculpture Park and Art Gallery Viewing Opportunities!

Reservation Information

Booking is easy and can be done over the phone with a 25% deposit due within 3 weeks of reserving. The final payment is due at least 30 days in advance or while seating is available.  Start the booking process early to get the best seating. If you reserve within 30 days or less of the performance, a nominal deposit will be required within 72 hours.

General Information

Performances range from 60-140 minutes including intermission. Lobby is available 60 minutes in advance and seating begins 30 minutes before curtain.

*Group events are customizable through the Group Sales Office. Call 708-235-2222 to discuss your options. 

Create Lasting Memories With These Group-Friendly Events

SUGAR SKULL!

A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure!
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2 PM

Sugar Skull Día de Muertos musical promotional graphic with colorful skeleton costumes and festive stage set

Swan Lake

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7 PM

Swan Lake ballet poster with lead dancers and corps de ballet against a moonlit backdrop.

J is for Jazz

A Celebration of Oscar Brown, Jr.
Presented by MPAACT
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM

J Is for Jazz concert promotional graphic celebrating Oscar Brown Jr. with saxophone graphic and jazz musician illustration

Robert Townsend's Living the Shuffle

Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 7:30 PM
This one-man show takes you behind the scenes of Townsend's first film, Hollywood Shuffle. This edgy, vulnerable, and hilarious show will inspire the dreamer in everyone.

 Living the Shuffle promotional graphic featuring Robert Townsend portrait on red background with bold title text

Once On This Island

Presented by Theatre and Performance Studies at Governors State University
Thursday-Saturday, April 8-10, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 3 PM

Once on This Island’ text with palm tree island icon on magenta background.

The Center
1 University Parkway,
University Park, IL 60484

Box Office Hours
Tues, Wed, Fri: 10AM-4PM
Thurs: 11AM-6PM
OPEN TWO HOURS PRIOR TO SHOWTIMES