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Illinois State University Center For The Performing Arts

351 S. School Street, Corner of School Street & Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761

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The Center for the Performing Arts provides the Illinois State University campus and greater Central Illinois community with a wide variety of cultural activities.

More than 20,000 people attend annual performances produced by the Illinois State University Schools of Music and Theatre in the Center and all performances are open to the public. Tickets to all performances are available online at Ticketmaster or by calling the box office.

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