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LEGALLY BLONDE Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo LEGALLY BLONDE Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2021

Director Robin M. Hughes is working with an extraordinarily talented cast, including local cast members Michael Ashford of Oak Park, Nathan W. Brown of Wood Dale, Haley Gustafson of Cary, Kaity Paschetto of Evanston, Jimmy Romano of Bloomingdale, and Michelle Tibble of Mount Prospect. ...


CLOSE TO YOU: The Music Of The Carpenters, The Decade Tour Comes to Metropolis Photo CLOSE TO YOU: The Music Of The Carpenters, The Decade Tour Comes to Metropolis
by Stephi Wild - February 25, 2022

Enjoy some of the most memorable songs of the 70s in Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters, the Decade Tour at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 8, 2022....


Metropolis Presents Annual Fundraiser VIRTUAL GALA: MASK-ERADE Photo Metropolis Presents Annual Fundraiser VIRTUAL GALA: MASK-ERADE
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2021

Metropolis' signature fundraising event returns as Metropolis Virtual Gala: Mask-erade, including multiple ways to participate on Friday, April 30, 2021....


BLUE METROPOLIS LITERARY FESTIVAL Returns April 24 Photo BLUE METROPOLIS LITERARY FESTIVAL Returns April 24
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2021

From April 24 to May 2 the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival will open its virtual doors for the spring 2021 program, including the TD-Blue Metropolis Children's Festival. ...


Second City Presents IT'S A WILD, WACKY, WONDERFUL LIFE At Metropolis Photo Second City Presents IT'S A WILD, WACKY, WONDERFUL LIFE At Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2021

Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre The Second City presents the perfect addition to your holiday season: It's a Wild, Wacky Wonderful Life at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre December 18-31, 2021. ...


New August Line-Up Announced At Metropolis Photo New August Line-Up Announced At Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - July 22, 2020

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces new music and comedy shows with 50 seat capacity, beginning July 31, 2020....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces Sabrina Odigie as Associate Artistic Dire Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces Sabrina Odigie as Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2020

After an extensive search, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has hired Sabrina Odigie in the newly created role of Associate Artistic Director....


Metropolis Presents Virtual Online Performances Of Radio Classics With METROPOLIS: ON Photo Metropolis Presents Virtual Online Performances Of Radio Classics With METROPOLIS: ON THE AIR
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2021

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Hollywood 360 Radio present an evening of spine-tingling suspense thrillers – On The Air – live theatrical productions of classic radio plays March 27-April 4, 2021. ...


Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Laughs With LADIES NIGHT COMEDY JAM Photo Metropolis Presents An Evening Of Laughs With LADIES NIGHT COMEDY JAM
by A.A. Cristi - September 08, 2021

A quartet of funny female comedians share the stage at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's indoor theatre for Ladies Night Comedy Jam October 20, 2021....


'Halal Metropolis' U-M Exhibition Examines Diversity, Narratives Of Detroit's Muslim Photo 'Halal Metropolis' U-M Exhibition Examines Diversity, Narratives Of Detroit's Muslim Community
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2021

'Halal Metrop­o­lis' alludes to the estab­lished and grow­ing Mus­lim pop­u­la­tion in Detroit and its metro area—one of the largest and most diverse Mus­lim pop­u­la­tions in the U.S.—whose vis­i­bil­ity is both pro­nounced and extremely present in the city, yet whose nar­ra­tive seems unusu­ally s...


Metropolis Presents MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA Photo Metropolis Presents MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2021

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents outdoor performances of the hit song-filled revue My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra July 15 – August 28, 2021....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Thanks Donors With LIGHT UP THE HEIGHTS Marquee Rib Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Thanks Donors With LIGHT UP THE HEIGHTS Marquee Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2020

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre hosted a socially distanced ribbon cutting ceremony, seated outdoors with the help of local restaurant partners. The event was held to thank their generous donors and celebrate the new Metropolis marquee on the evening of Monday, July 27....


Musical Theatre Factory Presents AriDy Nox & Brandon Webster's THE FARI CHRONICLES: A Photo Musical Theatre Factory Presents AriDy Nox & Brandon Webster's THE FARI CHRONICLES: A METROPOLIS STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2020

Musical Theatre Factory Tune In Tuesdays continues on June 16nd with The Fari Chronicles: A Metropolis Story....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Virtual Wine Fundraiser Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Virtual Wine Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - February 04, 2021

Metropolis' annual fundraising event returns as a Virtual Wine Fundraiser, including choices of three unique wine and tasting packages on Sunday, February 28, 2021....


SHE ROCKS Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo SHE ROCKS Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - November 23, 2021

Tara Vaughan celebrates the women who made music history in She Rocks at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre January 7, 2022....


Popular Soiree Fundraiser Re-imagined As METROPOLIS STROLL & SHOP SOIREE Photo Popular Soiree Fundraiser Re-imagined As METROPOLIS STROLL & SHOP SOIREE
by A.A. Cristi - August 31, 2020

Metropolis' annual fundraising event returns as Stroll & Shop Soiree, featuring shopping, sampling stops and live entertainment on a route through downtown Arlington Heights on September 23, 2020. ...


Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; First Stats Announced! Photo Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021....


New Light Theater Project Announces Free Virtual Events This October Photo New Light Theater Project Announces Free Virtual Events This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2020

New Light Theater Project has announced an array of free virtual events this October that range from new work to radio dramas to panel discussions. Kicking off the virtual season is a presentation of songs from a new musical in development, METROPOLIS an Afrofuturist Musical, written by AriDy Nox an...


Emily Wells Announces New Album IN THE DARK MOVING Release Date Photo Emily Wells Announces New Album IN THE DARK MOVING Release Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 14, 2020

New York composer, producer and singer Emily Wells will release her new album In The Dark Moving on May 15 via Thesis & Instinct, a minimal companion piece to the original music in the form of Wells' voice, her guitars, and nothing else. Pre-order the album HERE. Her new single, “Remind Me To Rememb...


Comedian “Uncle Lar” Returns To Metropolis For An Evening With Larry Reeb And Friends Photo Comedian “Uncle Lar” Returns To Metropolis For An Evening With Larry Reeb And Friends 
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2022

Metropolis fan favorite “Uncle Lar” brings his wise-cracking humor to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for An Evening with Larry Reeb and Friends March 25, 2022. ...


Citadel Theatre Presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Photo Citadel Theatre Presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2021

Citadel Theatre's show for the 2021 holiday season will be YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. This musical by Clark Gesner, based on Charles M. Schulz's “Peanuts” comic strip characters, was one of off-Broadway's greatest hits, running for nearly four years from 1967 to 1971. ...


Metropolis Announces Stroll & Shop Soiree Fundraiser Photo Metropolis Announces Stroll & Shop Soiree Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2021

Metropolis' annual fundraising event returns as Stroll & Shop Soiree, featuring shopping, sampling stops and live entertainment on a route through downtown Arlington Heights, followed by live music from Midwest Dueling Pianos on the Metropolis Stage September 22, 2021....


TAPESTRY UNRAVELED: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING Announced At Metropolis Photo TAPESTRY UNRAVELED: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING Announced At Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2022

Singer Tina Naponelli pays tribute to a musical icon in Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 24, 2022. ...


Tashaki Miyaki Announce Album Out Apr. 23 Photo Tashaki Miyaki Announce Album Out Apr. 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 28, 2021

Today, Tashaki Miyaki announce their sophomore album, “Castaway” via Metropolis Records and release the first song & video off the album, “Gone.”  ...


Metropolis Announces Marquee Installation Photo Metropolis Announces Marquee Installation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2020

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announced the installation of a new illuminated marquee that will become the centerpiece of the building and a beacon for downtown Arlington Heights. The marquee project has been over six years in the making, in collaboration with Elmhurst-based South Water Signs an...






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