Directions

• From the East/West - (I-74)
  Take exit 182 (Neil Street) south on Neil Street to Park Avenue. Turn right (West) on Park, the theatre is one block on the left.
• From the West - (I-72 East)
  I-74 road becomes University Avenue. At the 5th stop light, Randolph Street, turn left (North) The theatre is one block on the left.
• From the North/South - (I-57)
  Take exit 235A (University Avenue). At the 5th stop light, Randolph Street, turn left (North) The theatre is one block on the left.
• Bus - The Virginia Theatre is on the MTD Green Route. http://www.green15.org/

Parking
Metered parking is available on the street. Times and fees vary, please check the individual meter. Lot parking is also available off of Park Avenue; which is free during the weekends and in the evenings. City of Champaign Downtown Parking Info

Contact Info
Steven Bentz, Director
(217) 819-3902 -office
(217) 356-5729 - fax

Facility Rental Information

The Virginia Theatre is available to organizations and individuals wishing to produce or present a performing arts event, schedule a meeting, conference, or reception. Rental rate is determined by day(s) of the week and type of usage (e.g., performance or rehearsal). Additional charges include technical assistance, provided by the stagehands' union (I.A.T.S.E. Local #482), and equipment rental (lighting and audio).

• Rental Application Form.

Estimates on total rental costs can be provided by the theatre's management.

Downtown Info
Dining within walking distance to the theatre

• Naitaya Thai - Thai restaurant; 134 W. Church Street; 217-359-5540
• Peking Garden - Mandarin/Szechwan/Cantonese restaurant; 206 N. Randolph Street; 217-355-8888
• Farren's - pub and eatery; hamburgers, fresh seafood, soup, and specials; 308 N. Randolph Street; 217-359-6977
• Boltini - restaurant and lounge; 211 N. Neil; 217-378-8001
• Café Kopi - café; 109 N Walnut, 217-359-4266

Other Restaurants in the area

• TGI Friday's - 100 Trade Centre Dr. (right off S. Neil); 217-352-5595
• Jupiters - bar and pizza; 39 E. Main; 217-398-5988
• Bob Evans - 1813 N. Neil; 217-356-1006
• Kamakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese, sushi; 715 S. Neil; 217-351-9898
• The Ribeye - aged ribeye steaks; 1701 S. Neil; 217-351-9115

Hotel/Motel accommodations

• Hawthorn Suites; 101 Trade Centre Drive (right off S. Neil); 217-398-3400
• Red Roof Inn; 212 W. Anthony (off I-74 at Neil exit -182, west on Anthony); 217-352-0101/800-red-roof
• Baymont Inn; 302 W. Anthony (off I-74 at Neil exit-182, west on Anthony); 217-356-8900
• Drury Inn; 905 W. Anthony (off I-74 at Neil exit-182, west on Anthony); 217-398-0030
• Premier Inn; 1505 N. Neil; 217-359-1601