Center for Performing Arts Memorabilia
This collection contains promotional materials including flyers, post cards, handouts, and playbill inserts for shows staged at the Center for Performing Arts.
The collection is a joint project between the University Library and the Center for Performing Arts to create a digital archive for the CPA's 20th anniversary. Content is being actively added and this is a work in progress. To find out more contact OPUS staff at opus@govst.edu or the University Library at library@govst.edu
You can browse the entire collection below or view memorabilia organized by season here.
This collection is a work in progress as some materials are not yet available.
Browse the shows in alphabetical order below.
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Bonnie Koloc
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the May 5, 2001 performance by Bonnie Koloc and special guest Howard Levy.
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Braid Tales
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill insert for the January 26, 2013 performance of Braid Tales by FootworKINGz and Kuumba Lynx Adult Ensemble.
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Broadway Sings the Silk Road
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill insert for the April 28, 2012 performance of Broadway Sings the Silk Road by Silk Road Theatre Project.
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Buddy Guy
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the September 19, 1998 performance by Buddy Guy.
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Capitol Steps
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the January 18, 2002 performance and playbill insert and promotional material for the October 22, 2010 performance of Capitol Steps.
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Celticfusion
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the March 10, 2001 performance of Celticfusion.
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Center Premiere Gala - Rich Little
Center for Performing Arts
Program book for the premier gala's entertainment, The Rich Little Show featuring Jeannette Markey with Musical Director Mary Ekler on December 2, 1995.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material for the July 14, 2011 performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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Charlotte's Web
Center for Performing Arts
Programs for the February 21, 1998 and March 4, 2000 performances of Charlotte's Web by Theatreworks/USA.
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Cherish the Ladies
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the February 20, 1999 performance by Cherish the Ladies.
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Chévere de Chicago
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill insert for the November 21, 2015 performance by Chévere de Chicago.
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Chicago Baroque Ensemble
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the April 22, 1997 performance by Chicago Baroque Ensemble.
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Chicago Chamber Musicians
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the March 17, 1996 performance by The Chicago Chamber Musicians.
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Chicago Jazz Ensemble
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill inserts for the April 28, 1996 and November 9, 1996 performances by the Chicago Jazz Ensemble.
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Chicago Live!
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material for the November 14, 2013 performance and promotional material and program for the November 20, 2014 performance of Chicago Live! hosted by Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan and featuring The Second City.
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Chi-Lites & The Delfonics
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the November 22, 2003 performance by The Chi-Lites and The Delfonics.
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Chorus Line
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the September 26, 1997 performance of A Chorus Line.
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Christmas Carol
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the December 15, 1996 performance by Nebraska Theatre Caravan, student activity guide for the December 6, 2002 performance, and program for the December 7, 2008 performance by Theatreworks USA of A Christmas Carol.
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Christmas That Almost Wasn't
Center for Performing Arts
Program for the December 2, 2000 performance of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't by Child's Play Touring Theatre.
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Cinderella
Center for Performing Arts
Programs for the February 19, 2000 performance of Cinderella by Missoula Children's Theatre and the January 31, 2004 performance of Cinderella by AlphaBet Soup Productions.
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Cirque Eloize Excentricus
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the March 28-29, 1998 performances of Excentricus by Cirque Eloize.
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Cirque Magnifique
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the May 10, 2003 performance by Cirque Magnifique.
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Club Swing
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the April 25, 2004 performance of Club Swing by Five by Design.
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Coasters, The Platters, The Drifters
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the February 14, 1998 performance by The Coasters, The Platters, The Drifters.
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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the November 15, 2003 performance and autographed playbill insert for the February 2, 2008 performance of An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.