In Travel Channel's new series Metropolis, each stunning episode explores 1 important world city, uncovering rich historical secrets behind its extraordinary location, timeless architecture and magnetic culture.
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....
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....
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 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 a...
Metropolis Ensemble Launches 'House Music' Virtual Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2020
Metropolis Ensemble is commissioning performers to present bite-sized works from contemporary composers, as well as composers to create new works specifically for this series, which are then recorded from wherever the artists are sheltering. 'House Music' launched in late March and streams live ever...
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 ...
Tones And I Shares 'Bad Child' Official Music Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 09, 2020
Australian artist Tones And I has shared an official music video for her single “Bad Child.” Produced by Visible Studios and Directed by Liam Kelly & Nick Kozakis, the surrealistic video is streaming now on Tones And I's YouTube channel....
Michael Ingersoll Sings Glen Campbell at Metropolis April 24
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2020
Metropolis and Michael Ingersoll present Artists Lounge Live's Southern Nights: Michael Ingersoll Sings Glen Campbell on April 24, 2020....
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre to Present COMEDY DANCE CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2020
Comedy Dance Chicago combines sketch comedy, physical comedy, and dance to tell stories in feel-good and visually-hilarious ways at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 23, 2020....
Metropolis and The Laughing Academy Will Bring Math and Humor Together in WHOSE HORIZONTAL LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2020
Metropolis and The Laughing Academy bring math and humor together in Whose Horizontal Line Is It Anyway? at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 21-24, 2020....
THE BABY BOOMER SHOW Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2020
The Baby Boomer Show pairs veteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader, sharing their clean humor about family, kids, work, and more at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 18, 2020....
The Chicago Experience Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2020
The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns performs the greatest hits of legendary band Chicago at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 17, 2020....
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 03, 2020
One Night in Memphis: the number one tribute to Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash performs at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 16, 2020....
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Will Return to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2020
Broadway's longest running solo play Defending the Caveman returns to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 9-11, 2020....
Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Will Present SOPA CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 24, 2020
Students and faculty of Metropolis School of the Performing Arts will entertain audiences with SOPA Cabaret - A Brand New Day: Broadway Musicals of the 21st Century at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 5, 2020....
Sing Along With Your Favorite Oldies at AN EVENING WITH RONNIE RICE AND GUEST at Metropolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 19, 2020
'Mr. Sing-Along' himself leads An Evening with Ronnie Rice and Guest: It's Not a Concert, It's a Party! at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 3, 2020....
Teen Music Prodigy EmiSunshine Announced At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2020
Singer-Songwriter EmiSunshine performs her original music at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 2, 2020....
Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2020
Comedians Jeanie Doogan, Sally Edwards, Michelle Krajecki, and Katie Meiners share the stage for a night of laughs in The April Female Funny Fools Comedy Jam at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 1, 2020....
Experience Traditional Indian Dance with REFLECTIONS at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 14, 2020
REFLECTIONS - A Kathak Dance Show celebrates the ancient story-telling Indian Classical dance form at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 29, 2020....
Darryl Way Announces the Release of New Solo Album DESTINATIONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 14, 2020
Darryl Way is the co-founder of CURVED AIR, a trailblazing rock violinist and composer....
Liz Callaway Brings BROADWAY AND BEYOND to Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2020
Join Chicago native Liz Callaway as she performs her brand new concert Broadway and Beyond at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 26, 2020....
Metropolis Ensemble to Perform Live Score to METROPOLIS at National Sawdust
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2020
The Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble will make its debut performance at National Sawdust on March 10 for a special screening of the iconic film Metropolis set to the world premiere of original music by electronic artist/composer Ricardo Romaneiro, who is becoming known for his creative explorati...
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Will Celebrate Jewish Music at Metropolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 10, 2020
Chicago's Maxwell Street Klezmer Band returns with their jazz-inflected Big Band sound, featuring Cantor Pavel Roytman and Etel Melamed, performing at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre March 22, 2020....
Kimbra, JACK Quartet and More at National Sawdust in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2020
See what's on the schedule at National Sawdust in March! Kimbra, Little Kruta, JACK Quartet, Metropolis Ensemble and more......
Metropolis Board Appoints Executive Operations Director
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2020
After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of the Performing Arts Centre at Metropolis have hired Brookes Ebetsch as Executive Operations Director effective Feb. 18, 2020....
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