Former Music Institute of Chicago President and CEO to lead next phase of Chicagoland performing arts destination ELMHURST, Ill – The Encore Center for Performing Arts (ECPA) today announced that nationally respected arts leader Mark George has been named President,…

The Transformative Power of Live Performing Arts by Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson Live performing arts have a profound impact on both individuals and communities. From the artists who express themselves through their craft to the children who grow…

How suburban theaters are rewriting the script on collaboration: By Laura Michaud & Melissa G. Wilson Chicago’s western suburbs have long embraced collaboration within individual communities, with local chambers and cities integrating performing arts into events. However, a larger opportunity…

How live performances can help mental health By Laura Michaud & Melissa G. Wilson According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness each year. The most common mental health…

Encore Center for Performing Arts Announces  “An Intimate Evening with Miguel Cervantes” Broadway star Miguel Cervantes to headline a special ECPA event marking major step in ECPA’s vision to bring world-class cultural experiences to Elmhurst.   ELMHURST, IL – April…

  The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) is pleased to announce that Radius will be performing to a sold out crowd in the western suburbs on Thursday, May 8th at Vyne on Haven. Dubbed the #1 a cappella group…

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