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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. ...


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....


A Blues Filled New Orleans Party Comes to Metropolis With Creole Stomp Photo A Blues Filled New Orleans Party Comes to Metropolis With Creole Stomp
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2022

Audience favorite Creole Stomp returns to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with their high energy, blues filled concert March 19, 2022....


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....


Reflections - A Kathak Dance Show Comes to Metropolis in March Photo Reflections - A Kathak Dance Show Comes to Metropolis in March
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2022

REFLECTIONS – A Kathak Dance Show celebrates the ancient story-telling Indian Classical dance form at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 20, 2022....


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. ...


Metropolis' Brookes Ebetsch To Guest On Radio's It's Showtime With Rikki Lee Photo Metropolis' Brookes Ebetsch To Guest On Radio's It's Showtime With Rikki Lee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 30, 2021

On Friday September 3, Brookes Ebetsch, Executive Operations Director of Metropolis Performing Arts Center, will join radio host Rikki Lee Travolta on 101.5 FM to discuss the theater company's 2021-2022 season. ...


Metropolis to Present LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Photo Metropolis to Present LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2021

The life and music of legendary entertainer Billie Holiday comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill January 27-March 12, 2022....


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....


Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - February 17, 2022

Enjoy an evening of lively entertainment from audience favorite Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, featuring Cantor Pavel Roytman at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 31, 2022. ...


Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; Paramount Theatre's KINKY BOOTS Leads Photo Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; Paramount Theatre's KINKY BOOTS Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - December 13, 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....


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....


Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - February 17, 2022

Enjoy an evening of lively entertainment from audience favorite Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, featuring Cantor Pavel Roytman at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 31, 2022. ...


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. ...


A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH MIKE TOOMEY Will Be Performed at Metropolis in September Photo A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH MIKE TOOMEY Will Be Performed at Metropolis in September
by Stephi Wild - July 28, 2021

Whether you've seen him on WGN-TV or at sold out shows at Metropolis, Mike Toomey's sharp delivery and unique style make him a comedy favorite. He performs locally and on HBO, MTV and A&E. Join him for a night of comedy as he kicks off the 2021 Metropolis season....


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....


ELVIS MY WAY, Starring Brandon Bennett, Will Be Performed at Metropolis Next Month Photo ELVIS MY WAY, Starring Brandon Bennett, Will Be Performed at Metropolis Next Month
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2021

Celebrate the King of Rock ‘n Roll with internationally acclaimed touring star Brandon Bennett (Chicago’s Million Dollar Quartet). Magnetic, authentic, and radiating southern charm, Bennett is the winner of Graceland’s prestigious “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” competition....


'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 Songs and Sing Alongs In AN EVENING WITH RONNIE RICE: IT'S NOT A Photo Metropolis Presents Songs and Sing Alongs In AN EVENING WITH RONNIE RICE: IT'S NOT A CONCERT, IT'S A PARTY
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2021

Fan favorite Ronnie Rice returns to the stage at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's indoor theatre for a night of songs and sing alongs. An Evening with Ronnie Rice: It's Not a Concert, It's a Party performs November 13, 2021....


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....


A Rock N' Roll Tribute From Elvis To The Beatles Featuring The Neverly Brothers Annou Photo A Rock N' Roll Tribute From Elvis To The Beatles Featuring The Neverly Brothers Announced At Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2022

After two sold out shows at Metropolis, fan favorites The Neverly Brothers return with their exciting show A Rock n' Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles March 18, 2022....


Everyone's Favorite Funny Nun Returns To Metropolis With CHRISTMAS BINGO: IT'S A HO-H Photo Everyone's Favorite Funny Nun Returns To Metropolis With CHRISTMAS BINGO: IT'S A HO-HO-HOLY NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2021

Vicki Quade's interactive holiday hit Christmas Bingo: It's a Ho- Ho-Holy Night returns to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre December 20, 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....


Metropolis Hosts Salsa-Latin Jazz Band Projecto 7 In Concert Photo Metropolis Hosts Salsa-Latin Jazz Band Projecto 7 In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2021

Elgin-based Salsa-Latin Jazz band makes their Metropolis debut with Projecto 7 in Concert December 15, 2021....






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