Classically Black: Edward Kennedy Ellington
Learn about Edward Kennedy Ellington, also known as "The Classical Duke," as part of our Classically Black series.
Lyric Theatre Performing ‘La Boheme’ At Krannert Center
A busy semester continues for Lyric Theatre @ Illinois. Their production of Puccini’s iconic opera “La Boheme” opens Thursday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Illinois Urbana campus.
Nathan Gunn Directs, Sings Lyric Theatre’s ‘Don Giovanni’
Nathan Gunn sings the lead role and directs the classic Mozart opera, opening Thursday night at Kranner Center for the Performing Arts.
Lyric Theatre’s ‘Viva Verdi’ Opens Thursday At Krannert Center
This production is a bit different than most shows from Lyric Theatre at Illinois, as it’s a bit of a “greatest hits” show, featuring Lyric Theatre students, the U of I Symphony Orchestra, and the U of I Oratorio Society performing some of the best known arias from Verdi and other Italian opera composers.
No Grammy Wins For C-U Area Nominees
Artists and producers with Champaign-Urbana ties walked away from Sunday's Grammy Awards empty-handed. Nominees included Champaign-based Archeophone Records (in two categories), renowned bariton U of I Lyric Theatre Director Nathan Gunn, and Urbana native Molly Netter, who was featured in a recording by the New York-based Clarion Choir.
