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CPA celebrates 19th season
Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts brings Chicago-style theater to University Park. The Center for Performing Arts...
A Victorian English team-up
In the early months of the 1960's, DC Comics took quite the large step in pop culture synergy branding. They made the now obvious...
Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody review
As I walked into the CPA to see Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody, I will admit to feeling a bit apprehensive attending the show solo. ...
Adam splitting: the nuclear fission of opinion
Miley Cyrus dominates a week of news. Thousands sign a petition against Ben Affleck taking the role of Batman. Grown Ups 2 makes a...
A...My Name is Alice auditions this Saturday
GSU students will have the chance to take to the stage this fall. Auditions for A... My Name is Alice will take place Saturday,...
Asner brings FDR to life at CPA
GSU's Center for Performing Arts recently hosted television legend Ed Asner and his one man show, FDR. Those who attended the show were...
Transformations draws full house for both showings
Childhood bed time stories will never be the same again after seeing Transformations. Transformations retells classics in a twisted...
Spring Breakers: perception and reflection of a generation
Of the nine films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 2013, four directly dealt with political and social issues of the American...
Braid Tales: It's not just about the hair!
Magic was made at GSU's Center for the Performing Arts on January 26 withBraid Tales, part of the "One More Night" Series. The...
Braid Tales calls for "peace, love, respect"
Empowerment through the hip-hop arts, civic engagement and activism, creative expression, critical thinking, and organic relationship...
Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Review
No one can deny the fact that this was, by far, the best of the five Twilight movies. Fans of the Twilight saga will not be...
"8" the play review
Theatergoers who attended one of the two showings of "8" at Governors State University witnessed an evening of important,...