Harper College Performing Arts Center — Attraction in Palatine Township

We attended the student fashion show at the performing arts center. It was a well put together show with dramatic entrances and lighting. The students showcased their designs using professional models to walk the stage. The center itself has ample and comfortable seating with theater style chairs. There is a large lobby area up front with a box office all the way to the right. The building that this is located in was somewhat difficult to find on the signage provided. We were lucky enough to find a student that could direct us. Parking lots are big but spaces can be hard to come by. Make sure you allow extra time to walk in to...

I am a biased, being an employee of the college, but this is a nice theater. Steeply raked seating with an elevator to upper rows, not a bad seat in the house. For theatrical productions, they make use of the fly loft for quick scene /set changes. The big story is the variety of free or modestly-priced tickets. It's not all student performances, sometimes there are international artists. Check your...

Orchestra and coral singers were phenomenol! Affordability, location, parking and accessibility were all great! Definitely loved hearing all the Christmas songs played and sang too this...