A Musical Celebration of Sisterhood, Soul, and Legendary Voices   Three legendary music icons—Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick, and Gladys Knight—come together in Las Vegas to kick off their highly anticipated […]

It’s a celebration of life, hope and the healing power of love! The Color Purple musical stage adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel is a […]

PPI’s Performing Arts Summer Camp & Dance Intensive PPI’s Performing Arts Summer Camp & Dance Intensive is a one-of-a-kind arts-based program. Students take their main, intensive courses in the following […]

July 5th, 11th, 18th, 24th, 26th, & 27th Definition’s annual Amplify New Play Festival (ANPF) is a community celebration encompassing film screenings of this year’s Amplify finalists, introductory artist workshops, […]

Flashback to 1979, when singer and composer Donny Hathaway was a soul music icon, known for R&B hits and his duets with Roberta Flack. This mesmerizing one-man show immerses us […]

Kids (Ages 7-12)  2p.m. - 3p.m. Pre-professional (Ages 13-17) 3:30p.m. - 5p.m at CMDC Hiplet™ was created by Artistic Director Homer Hans Bryant & evolved from the "Rap Ballet" of […]

Join First Company Member Moo Vang in a fantastic fusion of Joel Hall Jazz and Belly Dance.

Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield weaves together the words and music of two of Chicago’s greatest treasures: Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks […]

Kemetic/Egyptian Dance with Khalidah Kali Experience The Thrill and Beauty of Isolated Hip and Torso Movements From Upper and Lower Egypt While Dancing to Authentic Egyptian Music! Teens & Adults […]

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases, we aim to celebrate the power of storytelling […]

Dates: Aug 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th Perceptions Theatre’s BIPOC Play Festival was created in 2021 to offer local playwrights of color a platform to share their stories. […]