Rated PG-13
146 min

The Champaign Park District and MIX 94.5 are proud to welcome UNITING PRIDE OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY as a partner in presenting this very special film event at the historic Virginia Theatre as a part of 2023 CU Pride Fest!

Join in the fun as the audience sings along with Whitney throughout this fabulous 2022 biopic.

Don't forget to come early and warm-up your vocal chords! We’ll be leading the audience through some karaoke-style warm-ups before the movie (lyric sheets will be provided). And make sure to stop by the theatre's eastern lobby and get your picture taken with our Whitney standee for a chance to win prizes!

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I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (2022)
A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical super stardom.

Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis, and starring BAFTA Award winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice.

From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant—and emotional—journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before.

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FEATURING WINE AND BEER SERVICE IN OUR EAST LOBBY

The Champaign Park District is proud to welcome Farren’s Pub & Eatery to I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY SING-A-LONG here at the Virginia Theatre.

You’ll find Farren’s set up in the theatre’s eastern lobby before the show and at intermission (where available), serving a selection of fine wines and craft beers.

From cabernet to chardonnay, Sam Adams to Sierra Nevada, the skilled servers from Farren’s always bring the perfect selection to complement your Virginia Theatre experience! Both cash and credit cards accepted.