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Ride the Cyclone

Sep 16 – Oct 25, 2026

A darkly comical musical about six teens bargaining for a second chance at life, exploring themes of life, death, and identity. Book, music, and lyrics are by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The production is directed by Lillian Castillo, who is the original Constance on the...

The Christmas Schooner

Nov 24 – Jan 3, 2027

A Chicago-based musical with book by John Reeger and music and lyrics by Julie Shannon, directed by Patrick Tierney. The show tells the dramatic true story of a Lake Michigan captain who risked his life to share the Christmas spirit.

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Jan 27 – Feb 14, 2027

An in-concert production featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film. This concert collaboration between Metropolis School of the Performing Arts and JAM...

The Match Game

Mar 3 – Mar 21, 2027

A Chicago Premiere, this new work written by Steven Strafford is a hilarious and heartbreaking family dramedy. The play asks audiences to contend with truths they may be too afraid to name and to laugh at ones they cannot change.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Apr 28 – May 30, 2027

The classic musical with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs, with original choreography by Agnes de Mille. A high-spirited romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a tumultuous yet...

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Angela Lin · August 6, 2026

The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre

by Emily Werner · August 5, 2026

The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…

Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

by Angela Lin · August 2, 2026

In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone.  …

Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions

Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions

by Zac Thriffiley · July 28, 2026

Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.…

Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater

Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater

by Angela Lin · July 26, 2026

Champions of Magic is entertainment in its purest form for patrons of all ages and will have everyone leaving the theater bursting with youthful energy and amazement. …

Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit

Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit

by Angela Lin · July 25, 2026

Under the gripping direction of 4 Chairs Theatre founder Lauren Berman, Good People takes us into the blue-collar heart of South Boston and the residents who can’t catch a break — and those who can. …

Past Shows

384 total · showing 111–120

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Nov 29 – Dec 24, 2019

This retelling of the Charles Dickens classic is filled with warmth, humor, music and holiday cheer. Wealthy miser Ebenezer Scrooge greets every Christmas with a Bah, Humbug. That all changes when he is visited by three holiday spirits who reveal to him his misguided past...

Elisabeth von Trapp: Home for Christmas Concert

Elisabeth von Trapp: Home for Christmas Concert

Dec 18

In a holiday presentation full of enchantment, Elisabeth von Trapp presents a joyous family celebration of festive holiday music from around the world and tells heartwarming stories of Christmas in the von Trapp household and their native Austria.Wednesday, December 18, 2019...

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

Dec 17

The most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and...

Christmas in Ireland Featuring Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill

Christmas in Ireland Featuring Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill

Dec 16

Experience the magic of holiday music with Irelands most Exciting young Tenor, Emmet Cahill. Having recently sold out New Yorks Carnegie hall, Emmet returns to Chicago to perform all of your holiday favourites, as well as classic Irish songs from the emerald isle. O Holy Night...

Here We Come A-Caroling: Holiday Favorites

Here We Come A-Caroling: Holiday Favorites

Dec 15

An original cabaret performance written by Metropolis Voice Faculty Tiffany Gates and Nathan W. Brown. Students will be featured in solos and ensembles along with faculty as they sing and dance on the Metropolis stage to music celebrating the holiday season. This cabaret...

Anthony Nunziata in Amore: The Great American & Italian Love Songs

Anthony Nunziata in Amore: The Great American & Italian Love Songs

Dec 11

Internationally-acclaimed singer, songwriter, entertainer and Carnegie Hall Headliner Anthony Nunziata brings his soulful and lyrical tenor voice to the greatest love songs ever written. Anthony re-imagines I Will Always Love You, Unchained Melody, Cant Take My Eyes Off Of You...

Uncle Larry's Holiday Humbug Comedy Show

Uncle Larry's Holiday Humbug Comedy Show

Dec 10

Known as "Uncle Lar", Larry Reeb is the wise cracking politically incorrect relative everyone knows. Like any concerned relative, "Uncle Lar" wants to help, so in his own way he does, he gives tips. "Uncle Lar" gives tips on everything from marriage to lotteries to children...

The Lakeside Singers present It’s The Best Time of the Year

The Lakeside Singers present It’s The Best Time of the Year

Dec 9

Founded in 1999, The Lakeside Singers are dedicated to bridging the worlds of classical and contemporary choral music with a membership that is drawn from both disciplines. The Lakeside Singers programs combine cross-cultural classical literature from around the world with...

The 12 Dames of Christmas starring Angela Ingersoll

The 12 Dames of Christmas starring Angela Ingersoll

Dec 4

Emmy nominee Angela Ingersoll captures the festive sounds of a dozen divas. Ingersoll is known for her outstanding Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow (Los Angeles, Chicago) and Get Happy Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland on PBS. The actress with the astonishing voice" (Chicago...

It’s a Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre

It’s a Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre

Dec 3

This 1940s radio style adaptation of Frank Capras film classic is a guaranteed holiday winner. The four-member company masterfully conquers multiple characters & sound effects while saving their radio station from a winter blizzards doom.Tuesday, December 3, 2019 7:30...

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