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Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Center for the Performing Arts Box Office

The Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Box Office (CPA) is the home for all Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts ticketed events in the CPA Concert Hall, CPA Theatre, Westhoff Theatre, and Ewing Cultural Center. These events represent the School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and rental events including the Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO).

Address and Business Hours

Illinois State University
Center for the Performing Arts
400 W. Beaufort St.
Normal, IL 61761

Hours: Monday through Friday
Academic Year: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer/Special Hours: Noon to 4 p.m.
Phone: (309) 438-2535

Purchasing Tickets

  • Purchase Options

    Tickets can be purchased

    • in person at the CPA Box Office
    • by calling (309) 438-2535 during the business hours listed above
    • online 24/7

    The CPA Box Office opens one hour before all performances (two hours before Illinois Symphony Orchestra performances) to process sales and have tickets available at will call.

    For events in Westhoff Theatre or at Ewing Cultural Center for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, a separate box office is set up at those specific performance locations.

  • Box Office Parking

    Please be aware that, due to construction, the South University Street parking lot and garage is the closest availability parking, 450 South University Street. Visitor parking during business hours is available on a pre-pay basis in the pay lot. Visit the parking website for more information. During non-performance times, there is no public parking in the School Street Parking Garage.

  • Pick Up, Will Call, and Mobile Tickets

    There are three ways to obtain your tickets for the performance.

    • Purchase tickets in person, and your tickets will be printed for you to take home.
    • Will Call: When purchasing over the phone or by choosing the will call option online, tickets will be printed the day of the event and will be available for pick up at the box office beginning an hour before the performance (two hours before ISO performances).
    • Mobile Tickets: All purchase options (in person, phone, online) have a mobile ticketing option at no additional cost. A confirmation email will be sent for the sales transaction, followed by a second email with a link to your tickets. Instructions to download a PDF of the ticket to your phone, or directly add them to your Google or Apple wallet (highly recommended) will be included. Be sure to add the tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving at the venue so ushers can scan your tickets with as little wait for you as possible.

Ticket and Venue Policies

Late Seating

All patrons should be seated in the performance venue 10 minutes prior to the performance.

For events in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall and Theatre, as well as at Ewing Cultural Center, patrons may be seated late at the discretion of the House Manager, during an appropriate break in the performance.

Due to the intimate nature of the Westhoff Theatre space, late seating for patrons may only be available at intermission, or not at all. This policy is for the safety of our patrons and actors as entering the theatre and seating areas requires walking on the stage. If you leave the venue during the performance for any reason, there is a chance you will not be able to be reseated. Seating is first-come, first-served, and it is strongly recommended to arrive earlier for performances in this space. Refunds will not be issued to patrons arriving late if there is no late seating or intermission for the performance.

Exchanges and Refunds

With the exception of Illinois Shakespeare Festival and ISO Season tickets, there are no exchanges of tickets allowed. All sales are final with no refunds.

Other Venue Policies

  • There is no food or drink allowed in any of the performance venues with the exception of bottled water.
  • For all theatrical performances, audio or visual recording of any portion of the event is strictly prohibited and can result in removal from the performance space and venue with no refund.
  • Illinois State University is a non smoking campus, and there is absolutely no smoking or vaping in university buildings.
  • There is no texting or cell phone usage allowed during performance. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices once in the venue as they are a distraction to both the performers and other patrons.

Accessibility

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is dedicated to providing high quality performances that are accessible to all of our patrons. For more information on any of the items listed below, please call the CPA Box Office at (309) 438-2535.

Listening Devices: Listening Devices are available in all of our performance venues. If one is needed, please ask an Usher or House Manager and they will be happy to provide one for you. Our current system can include T-coil usage, but does not support bluetooth capabilities.

Wheelchair Accessible Seating: For those requiring accessible seat locations, please call the box office during our regular business hours at (309) 438-2535. All venues are fully ADA compliant, and our staff will gladly find the seats best suited for your needs.

Armless Chairs: The Center for the Performing Arts has a limited number of armless chairs for our patrons to be purchased instead of a fixed seat location.

ASL Performances: Sign Language Interpreters are available for events at Illinois State University. If you require the services of a sign language interpreter, please contact the Box Office at (309) 438-2535 to arrange interpreted performances at least 6 weeks in advance of the event.

Service dogs: Service dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability and/or medical/mental health condition may accompany patrons at our venues. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA or this policy. Please refer to the Illinois State University's website for more detailed guidelines about service animals on campus.

Event Parking

Event Parking During Construction

The Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts transformation project is underway. Read more about the construction project.

This is a multi-year construction project that will affect the parking and walking path for patrons attending our events.

Free event parking remains available during construction; however, parking will only be available in specific garages depending on the performance location. Please review the details below to ensure a smooth arrival.

For all events, please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the performance to allow time for parking and walking to the venue.

Centennial East Events

(Westhoff Theatre, Kemp Recital Hall)

  • Parking Location: School Street parking garage (400 S. School St., Normal)
  • When: Evening and weekend events only
  • Look for: “Arts Event Parking” sign at entrance
  • Parking Instructions:
    - Enter when the “Open” side of the sign is lit
    - Park in any spot numbered above 250 and below the blue zone near the top floor
    - Non-accessible parking: Available on all levels except ground and top
    - Accessible parking: Located along the north end of the garage
  • Walking Path: 
    - Follow the coned pedestrian path to the exit at the main entrance (southwest corner)
    - Follow the sidewalk to cross School Street at Beaufort Street, then follow sidewalk and stairs to Westhoff Theatre
    - Fences restrict access from any other path
  • Note: Parking is not available in the School Street parking garage during non-event times

Center for the Performing Arts Events

(CPA Theatre, CPA Concert Hall)

  • Parking Location: South University parking garage (450 S. University St., Normal)
  • When: Evening and weekend events only
  • Entrance: Use the northmost entrance (4 lanes)
  • Parking Instructions: 
    - Non-accessible parking: Enter via second lane from right (Permit Parking); park anywhere not marked by blue signage
    -  Accessible parking: Enter via far-right lane (Visitor Parking); spaces at east end of garage (6 spots). This provides the closest exit to the Center for the Performing Arts.
  • Walking Path: Exit garage to the north, then follow sidewalk east toward the Quad and CPA
  • Non-event parking: Visitor Parking pay lot available on a pre-pay basis; visit Parking website for more information.

Accessible Drop-Off Location

  • Centennial East and Center for the Performing Arts: No vehicle drop-off available due to construction; both main entrances to Centennial East and the Center for the Performing Arts remain accessible

Illinois Shakespeare Festival Events

  • Free public parking available at St. John’s Lutheran Church (1617 Emerson St., Bloomington), across from the Ewing Cultural Center
  • Accessible Drop-Off Location: at Ewing Cultural Center gate (48 Sunset Road, Bloomington) 
    - Enter Sunset Road by turning north from East Emerson Street, then turn right through gates
    - Staff will greet you at the gate
    - This is a drop off location only. Parking is not available.

Questions?

Contact the ISU Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (309) 438-2535.

Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Construction Map

Map of the Woonsook Kim College of Fine Arts buildings on campus during constructionmpus.