Special audition opportunity tomorrow - we will take care of the filming!

You could perform on the Sangamon Auditorium stage with professional Broadway singers during Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway on Saturday, October 24, 8 p.m.

To audition, submit a 90-120 second video of yourself singing a showtune via YouTube, MySpace or Facebook and complete the online form. More information and the form are available at http://www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium/onstage/SWTBS.htm.

SPECIAL AUDITION OPPORTUNITY! – Sign up to record your video audition in the UIS Office of Electronic Media (PAC level 1, near the Studio Theatre) on Tuesday, Sept 15, 5-6 p.m. Call 206-8287 or email audonstage@uis.edu to reserve your time. Walk-ins also welcome between 5 and 6 p.m.

Here is a sample audition if you want to see what this process is all about!

Garrison Keillor performance postponed

Due to medical reasons, Garrison Keillor’s performance at the University of Illinois Springfield – Sangamon Auditorium on Monday, September 21, 2009 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date in the 2009-2010 season. The rescheduled performance will be announced as soon as open dates can be identified.

Keillor’s doctors have instructed him not to fly in the coming weeks due to medication he is taking following a recent minor stroke. The performance at Sangamon Auditorium is one of several September dates across the country that is being postponed due to doctors’ orders.

Ticket Information

All current ticket holders will be transferred to the exact same seats for the rescheduled performance. Patrons are encouraged to wait for the announcement of the rescheduled date before requesting refunds, if possible. Patrons who choose to take a refund now will lose their current seat location. Ticket holders who require it can receive a refund for the face value of their tickets. Refunds are not available for processing or online fees.

The pre-show dinner sponsored by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and Friends of Sangamon Auditorium will also be postponed until the rescheduled performance date.

For more information, please contact the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office at 217.206.6160 or 800.207.6960 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

About Garrison Keillor

Garrison Keillor, the host and writer of “A Prairie Home Companion” and “The Writer's Almanac,” is one of America’s greatest storytellers. He is heard on public radio stations across the country and the author of more than a dozen books, including “Lake Wobegon Days,” “The Book of Guys,” and “Love Me.”

Do you have what it takes to sing with Broadway stars?

Local singers will have the opportunity to perform with Broadway professionals during Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS on Saturday, October 24, 8 p.m. Ten winners will be chosen by the show's panel of industry experts (including producers, singers, managers, and Neil Berg himself). WICS NewsChannel 20 will air interviews with the winners, and the public will vote for two "central Illinois favorites". The two favorites will each sing a small solo and the remaining winners will sing as an ensemble during "Seasons of Love" from RENT.



How to audition:

• submit a 90-120 second video of yourself singing a showtune via YouTube, MySpace, or Facebook
• complete the online form at www.singingwiththebroadwaystars.com

Entrants must be at least 14 years old and able to participate in interviews and other publicity leading up to the performance. All auditions must be submitted by September 25, and the 10 winners will be announced October 2.

More information and complete rules are available on our website.

Seinfeld returning to Sangamon Auditorium

Jerry Seinfeld is to return to Sangamon Auditorium this fall for what will be the comedian’s third visit to the venue.

The show is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 9, a Friday.

Tickets are $79.50 and $64.50 and go on sale to Friends of Sangamon Auditorium at the Terrific level and above ($100 level) - Wednesday, August 26, 10 a.m.

On sale to the general public - August 31, 10 a.m.

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On sale today, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - Create Your Own Series Packages and Individual Visiting Artists and Family Series Tickets

The moment you have all been waiting for! Call and place your orders today!

Create Your Own Series - Simply select at least 4 events from the Visiting Artists, Broadway and /or Family Series at UIS and receive a up to 20% discount for each ticket purchased. Along with the discount, patrons that purchase a Create Your Own Series package receive early access to Broadway at UIS events like Avenue Q, Cirque Dreams Illumination, Cabaret, RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles and more!

Individual Visiting Artists and Family Series tickets - Starting today, patrons can purchase individual tickets to the following events:

An Evening with Garrison Keillor - Monday, September 21, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Tommy Emmanuel - Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company - Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Darwin the Dinosaur - Corbian Visual Arts and Dance - Friday, October 16, 2009, 7 p.m.

An Evening with Brian Wilson - Thursday, October 22, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway - Saturday, October 24, 2009, 8 p.m.

Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble - Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Russian Ballet Gala: In an Afternoon of Ballet’s Greatest Hits - Sunday, January 17, 2010, 3 p.m.

Ralph’s World - Saturday, January 23, 2010, 11 a.m.

Band of the Irish Guards / Royal Regiment of Scotland - Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

The Blind Boys of Alabama featuring John Hammond - Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8 p.m.

Junie B. Jones - Friday, February 26, 2010, 7 p.m.

Romeo & Juliet - Friday, March 5, 2010, 8 p.m.

Ballet Folklórico de México - Friday, March 12, 2010, 8 p.m.

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields - Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Chic Gamine - Saturday, April 10, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet - 2010-2011 Season Announcement Event - Friday, June 18, 2010, 8 p.m.

Individual tickets may be purchased online at: www.sangamonauditorium.org , by phone at 217-206-6160 or 1-800-207-6960, or in person at the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office on level 2 of the Public Affairs Center, MS PAC 292 at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Create Your Own Series packages are not available on line.

Take Your Experience to the Next Level - Become a Friend of Sangamon Auditorium

Friends of Sangamon Auditorium are patrons who have chosen to take their experience to the next level by making a donation and supporting the performing arts in central Illinois. Friends' contributions directly help Sangamon Auditorium meet its mission by enabling us to bring in world-class performers and supporting educational activities such as artist residencies, workshops, and the Class Acts series of performances for students.

Friends are currently enjoying a pre-purchase opportunity for the Create Your Own Series and individual tickets to Visiting Artists and Family Series events. This means Friends can buy tickets now - before they go on sale to the general public on Monday, August 24, at 10 a.m.

You too can take advantage of this pre-purchase opportunity by joining the Friends of Sangamon Auditorium today. Call the Ticket Office at 217.206.6160 or 800.207.6960 and let the ticket seller know you wish to become a Friend.

Sangamon Auditorium offers 6 levels of membership - Good Friend $50, Terrific Friend $100, Marvelous Friend $200, Fabulous Friend $350, Spectacular Friend $500, and Grand Friend $1000. Along with supporting the arts in central Illinois, the benefits of being a Friend include

• Pre-purchase opportunities (for Friends at the Terrific Level and above)
• Premium parking vouchers (for Friends at the Terrific Level and above)
• Invitations to special events including cast parties and pre-show dinners
• Recognition in Sangamon Auditorium show programs

Call the Ticket Office today and take your experience to the next level.

Become a 2009-2010 Sangamon Auditorium Usher

Have you ever wanted to be “in the know” when it comes to arts and entertainment in Springfield? Ever wanted to be a closer part of the action – more than just a ticket holder? Well, you might want to consider joining the Sangamon Auditorium Volunteer Association (SAVA) and becoming a volunteer usher.

A dedicated, trained corps of over 200 volunteers, SAVA members make up a team of ushers that help greet, tear tickets, hand out show programs and ensure the safety and comfort of patrons attending performances and other events at Sangamon Auditorium and the UIS Studio Theatre. Our volunteers also have opportunities to provide support, if interested and available, in the administrative office as needed assisting with marketing, community outreach and the Auditorium’s educational and family programs.

In August each year, we welcome new volunteers to the corps at New Usher Training and refresh the skills of our returning corps at Returning Usher Training.

Sangamon Auditorium Volunteers are requested to volunteer for at least three events a semester and required to attend at least one annual training session. Two training sessions for New Ushers will be offered during the month of August: Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 30 at 3 p.m. New volunteers are only required to attend one of the sessions. Training sessions begin in the Sangamon Auditorium lobby and last approximately 2 – 2 ½ hours. Those planning to attend a training session are asked to RSVP by calling the volunteer hotline at 217.206.8288 or sending an email to audfohga@uis.edu.

For a complete description of volunteer responsibilities and expectations, please visit www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium/support/SAVA.htm. For additional information, or to join the Sangamon Auditorium Volunteer Association, contact the volunteer hotline at 217.206.8288 or send an email to audfohga@uis.edu.