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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Max and Ruby
Center for Performing Arts
Program for the March 1, 2008 performance of Max and Ruby by Theatreworks USA.
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Maynard Ferguson and His Big Bop Nouveau Band
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the October 11, 2003 performance by Maynard Ferguson and his Big Bop Nouveau Band with special guests the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University Jazz Orchestra.
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Merlin and the Color of Magic
Center for Performing Arts
Program for the March 1, 1997 performance of Merlin and the Color of Magic by T. Daniel Productions.
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Mike Super: Magic & Illusions!
Center for Performing Arts
Autographed playbill insert and paper for the January 31, 2009 performance of Mike Super: Magic & Illusions.
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Millers
Center for Performing Arts
Autographed playbill insert and autographed paper from the March 27, 2010 performance by The Millers.
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Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the November 28, 1997 performance of Miracle on 34th Street.
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Miracle Worker
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill insert for the March 21, 2014 performance of The Miracle Worker by Montana Repertory Theatre.
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Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the February 9, 2002 performance by Mojo and The Bayou Gypsies.
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material for the November 13, 2016 performance of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters.
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Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the February 19, 1999 performance by the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago.
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Music and Food From Around the World
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill for the September 18, 2016 performance of Opera Up Close - Music and Food from Around the World.
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Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
Center for Performing Arts
Autographed playbill insert for the March 14, 2010 performance of Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway.
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Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill insert for the September 27, 2014 performance of Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway.
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Neil Sedaka
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and playbill insert for the February 16, 2008 performance by Neil Sedaka.
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Neville Brothers
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the April 1, 2006 performance by The Neville Brothers.
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Nutcracker
Salt Creek Ballet
Programs and playbill inserts for the December 14, 1997; December 12, 1998; December 6, 2003; December 11, 2004; December 8, 2007, December 12, 2009; December 11, 2010; December 10, 2011; December 6, 2014; and December 5, 2015 performances of The Nutcracker by Salt Creek Ballet.
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Ondekoza Demon Drummers of Japan
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the November 1, 1998 performance by the Ondekoza Demon Drummers of Japan.
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Opus Cactus
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the November 9, 2002 performance of Opus Cactus by MOMIX.
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Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
Center for Performing Arts
Autographed playbill for the March 10, 2013 performance by Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.
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Other 3 Tenors
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material and autographed playbill insert for the January 30, 2011 performance by The Other 3 Tenors.
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Other Guys & The Other Other Guys
Center for Performing Arts
Program from the February 15, 2003 performance by The Other Guys & The Other Other Guys.
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Out of Bounds
Center for Performing Arts
Promotional material for the October 18, 2016 performance of Out of Bounds.
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Park Forest Singers
Park Forest Singers
Program for the June 13, 1999 performance by the Park Forest Singers at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts.
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Paula Poundstone
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the October 25, 1996 performance by Paula Poundstone.
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Peking Acrobats®
Center for Performing Arts
Playbill insert for the March 19, 1999 performance by The Peking Acrobats®.