DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center proudly presents Artrageous Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. This circus of art, music, and choreography presents a world where art comes alive, colors dance, and creativity knows no bounds. Made up of a troupe of misfit artists, singers, dancers, and musicians who started as friends doing street theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, this show is the culmination of decades of work.
In the early 1980s, the artists of Artrageous started the “All and Everything Theater”, a non-profit children’s theater focusing on children’s entertainment, street theater and life-sized bunraku puppetry. But tragedy befell their troupe only a few years later, when their hand-built theater building, with all their props and puppets, burnt to the ground on Christmas Day.
Instead of giving up, the resilient group created a new act, which has now been performed for the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, General Colin Powell, and in venues and events all over the world from India to Thailand, Paris to Austria. The Artrageous show pays tribute to the troupe’s values and roots, sharing their love of the arts from the stage.
Imagine being transported to a realm where every stroke of the brush is a heartbeat, every note is a pulse, and every move is a masterpiece. Combining beautiful vocals, intricate choreography, and exciting music, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high-energy ride of inspiration, creativity, and engagement. With a history of incredible collaborations from Harrison Ford to the NBA All-Stars to Blue Man Group, from Cirque du Soleil to the Oscars After-Party, Artrageous has graced prestigious venues, captivating audiences worldwide.
After the show, attendees can join the troupe on stage to view the paintings, chat with the performers, take selfies, and walk through the Live Art Gallery. One lucky audience member will have the chance to win one of the live paintings painted during the show, valued at $15,000. These paintings are large, vivid re-creations of iconic works of art or figures from pop history and are truly spectacular to behold.
“This year, we wanted to bring in a show packed with spectacle and truly unlike anything you can experience anywhere else in town,” said Director of Kirkland Fine Arts Center Bryan Diver. “Artrageous fit the bill and then some. This show is an awesome and stunning display of artistry across disciplines, and we’re truly delighted to be able to offer it to the Millikin and Decatur community.”
Learn more about the show and hear from past attendees at artrageoushow.com. And don’t miss the chance to witness the magic — grab your tickets now and join the ranks of those who’ve been swept away by the artistic phenomenon that is Artrageous!
Tickets - $30 // $25 // $20 // Children $12*
Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the ticket office between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday.
Group purchases of 10 or more tickets to a single performance receive a 10% discount. Call 217.424.6318 to learn more.
*Discounted tickets for children, seniors, veterans, Millikin faculty and staff, and Richland faculty, staff, and students are not available online. Please visit the ticket office, between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday.
Patrons seeking accessible seating are also advised to call the ticket office to speak with a representative, so that we can find the seats that work best for you in our historic building.
Friends of Kirkland receive up to 25% off tickets and enjoy early access to Vespers tickets (before November 5)! Find out how to renew or join by contacting Bryan Diver at 217.424.3925 or donate on our website.
For a complete list of season events, visit millikin.edu/arts-millikin or check the Millikin calendar.
Ticket Office Information
kirklandfinearts.com | 217.424.6318
Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1215 W. Kirkland Drive, Decatur, Ill., 62522
Ticket Office Hours
Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
Events at Kirkland Fine Arts Center are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.