Performing Arts

2026–2027 Performance Season

O’Neil Auditorium

JALC Faculty & Staff Recital

  • Date: September 15, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Location: O’Neil Auditorium
  • Admission: Free and open to the public
  • Notes: Reception to follow (location TBA)
  • Reserve Times: September 14–15, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FOOLS – JALC Fall Play

A comic fable by Neil Simon

Poster with text reading JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE PRESENTS Neil Simon's FOOLS DIRECTED BY NEIL PATRICK NOVEMBER 6-8, 2026 O'NEIL AUDITORIUM JALC www.jalc.edu
  • Director: Ryan Patrick
  • Auditions: August 26–27, 2026 | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: O’Neil Auditorium

Performance Schedule:

  • November 5, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
  • November 6, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. (Free Matinee)
  • November 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
  • November 7, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
  • November 8, 2026 – 2:00 p.m

Admission:

  • $15 General Admission
  • $5 Seniors / Employees / Students

Jazz: Blue Notes & Bright Futures

Featuring JALC Performing Arts & Southern Illinois Jazz Alliance

  • Date: November 10, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: O’Neil Auditorium
  • Admission: Free and open to the public

Rehearsal / Sound Check:
November 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dear Evan Hansen – JALC Spring Musical

Poster with information about Auditions for Dear Evan Hansen the Musical.

Director: Chris Thornton
Location: O’Neil Auditorium

Auditions:

  • December 1, 2026 | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • December 2, 2026 | Callbacks 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • December 3, 2026 (if needed)

Rehearsals Begin:
January 11, 2027 (Mon–Thurs | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

Performance Schedule:

  • February 24, 2027 – 12:30 p.m. (Humanities Day Preview)
  • February 25, 2027 – 7:00 p.m. (Opening Night)
  • February 26, 2027 – 10:00 a.m. (Free Matinee)
  • February 26, 2027 – 7:00 p.m.
  • February 27, 2027 – 7:00 p.m.
  • February 28, 2027 – 7:00 p.m. (Closing Night)

Admission:

  • 150 tickets per performance
  • $15 General Admission
  • $5 Seniors / JALC Employees / Students

JALC Choirs Spring Concert

  • Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: O’Neil Auditorium
  • Admission: Free and open to the public

Other Locations

JALC Band & Orchestra Fall Concert

  • Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: F-Wing Conference Center
  • Admission: Free and open to the public

JALC Band & Orchestra @ Holiday Lights

  • Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Location: Du Quoin Fairgrounds
  • Admission: TBD

JALC Band & Orchestra Spring Concert

Date: Sunday, May 2, 2027 (corrected year)
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: F-Wing Conference Center
Admission: Free and open to the public