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Krannert Center Youth Series

SCHOOL-DAY PERFORMANCES FOR PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND HOME SCHOOLS

At Krannert Center, we believe that the performing arts are essential to nurturing wellness and interconnection in our community. Watch this spot for information about youth-oriented world-class performing arts here at Krannert Center.  The 2025-2026 Youth Series Ticket Order form is linked as follows: Ticket Order Form, and can be found on individual event pages.

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Kaki King Bugs
Nov 12-14, 2025
School Performance: Kaki King: BUGS (KCYS)
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Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Nov 20-21, 2025
School Performance: Sunny Jain (KCYS)
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Cirque Kalibante
JAN 29-30, 2026
School Performance: Cirque Kalabanté (KCYS)
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The Other Side
FEB 19-20, 2026
School Performance: The Other Side (KCYS)
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Versa Style
FEB 26-27, 2026
School Performance: Versa-Style Street Dance (KCYS)
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Dance Theatre Harlem
Mar 27, 2026
School Performance: Dance Theatre of Harlem (KCYS)
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CUSO in Performance of Carnival of the Animals
Apr 7-8, 2026
School Performance: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra | The Composer's Tool Box (KCYS)
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360 Allstar Heroes!
APR 29-30, 2026
School Performance: 360 ALLSTARS (KCYS)
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2024-25 Krannert Center Youth Series Sponsors

  • Bernard and Prudence Spodek Endowed Fund
  • Ann H. Bender Youth Series Endowment
  • The Susan Sargeant McDonald Endowed Fund for Youth Programming
    (Suzi was the founder/developer of the Krannert Center Youth Series)
  • Susan & Michael Haney
  • Brenda & Stephen Pacey
  • Jill & James Quisenberry
  • Carol & Ed Scharlau
  • Jane & Christian Scherer
  • Anne & David Sharpe
  • Illinois Arts Council
  • National Endowment for the Arts