Metropolis to Open 15th Season with MOON OVER BUFFALO, 7/9-8/16

Metropolis kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season with Ken Ludwig's comedy Moon Over Buffalo presented by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre July 9 - August 16, 2015.

Get an inside look at life backstage in the 50's in this madcap comedy. George and Charlotte Hay's careers as big time stars are fading as the family performs in Buffalo, New York - a far cry from the bright lights of Broadway. But when a big time producer wants to see Charlotte for a movie role, can they get their act together in time to make a good impression? "Moon Over Buffalo is hilarious! Ludwig stuffs his play with comic invention, running gags and neat sense of absurdity. An evening of farcical delight," raves the New York Post.

Director David Belew is working with a superb cast, including local cast member Andrew Pond of Libertyville.

Preview performances of Moon Over Buffalo at Metropolis are July 9-12, 2015. Regular run performances are July 16 - August 16, 2015. Specific dates and times are listed below. Tickets are $30 for previews and $38 for regular run shows and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.

Moon Over Buffalo is the first show of the 15th Anniversary Season at Metropolis, bringing first class entertainment to the northwest suburbs. Other upcoming shows in the Subscription Series at Metropolis include the Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot (September 10 - October 25, 2015), Olivier Award-winning comedy The 39 Steps (February 18 - April 3, 2016), Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Rent (May 19 - July 3, 2016) and the World Premiere musical Folsom: The Night The Man Became The Man In Black (July 21 - August 28, 2016). Become a Subscriber and see all 5 shows and save 40% off the single ticket price, or choose Flex and select 4 shows and save 30% off the single ticket price.

Metropolis' cast for Moon Over Buffalo includes Andrew Pond (George), Lisa Savegnago (Charlotte), Nancy Kolton (Ethel), Michelle Ziccarelli (Rosalind), Ryan Jozaitis (Howard), Katie Hunter (Eileen), Jeff Irlbeck (Paul) and Rob Reinalda (Richard). Understudies for Moon Over Buffalo include David Elliott, Jessica Lauren Fisher, Laural Reinhart, and Mark Yacullo.

Moon Over Buffalo is written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig. Directed by David Belew. Designers are Pat Iven (Set Designer), Adam O'Malley (Lighting Designer), A. Liam Marino (Sound Designer), Cathy Tantillo (Costume Designer), and Michael Woods (Fight Choreographer). Metropolis Production Manager is Holly Marshall and the Executive/Artistic Director of Metropolis is Joe Keefe.

Metropolis thanks its media partner Tribune Media Group. Metropolis is partially supported by a grant from Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago's northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2015/2016 performance schedule, visit MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.