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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 161–170

The Comedy Jam with Mike Toomey and Guests

The Comedy Jam with Mike Toomey and Guests

Apr 17

A regular performer on WGN Morning News, Mike is also the creator and star of the hilarious one-person show TV and Me, which enjoyed a highly successful run at Chicagos Apollo Theater. The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work...

You Can't Stop the Beat: Broadway Showstoppers

You Can't Stop the Beat: Broadway Showstoppers

Apr 14

In this original School of the Performing Arts Cabaret, Metropolis students are featured performing along with Voice Faculty Tiffany Gates and Nathan W. Brown as they sing and dance on the Metropolis stage to music from some of Broadways greatest musicals. This cabaret includes...

Green River Revival

Green River Revival

Apr 13

If you are searching for North Americas most authentic sounding CCR tribute, look no further than Canadas own Green River Revival. The singer sounds so much like John Fogerty youll swear it is the real CCR! The members of this band have played together across Canada, Mexico and...

Fareed Haque and the Secret Tango Society

Fareed Haque and the Secret Tango Society

Apr 12

This unique concert features virtuoso classical and electric guitarist Fareed Haque in his exploration of his Latin roots. Recently Haque came to the realization that there were few if any Latin American jazz guitarists playing Latin American music! While the folk music of Latin...

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

Apr 2 – Apr 12, 2019

The literary classic comes to life in this action-packed musical! Join a young boy named Mowgli as he learns the importance of friendship and survival with the help of his new friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Filled with songs, dance and plenty of audience...

sMOkeyTOWN

sMOkeyTOWN

Apr 11

Originally conceived as a 60th birthday gift to her father, Andrea Prestinario created sMOkeyTOWN, which salutes Smokey Robinsons historic songwriting canon with party hats, pomp, and some serious Motown circumstance. Smokey was the mostplayed artist blasting from the stereo of...

The Lettermen

The Lettermen

Apr 6

The Lettermen are Tony Butala, Donovan Tea, and Bobby Poynton. The letter sweaters may only make a brief appearance at each Lettermen performance, but The Lettermen harmony is non-stop. From their first hit in 1961 The Way You Look Tonight through current hits of today, the...

Ilya Yakushev, Pianist

Ilya Yakushev, Pianist

Apr 5

The young Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev, with many awards and honors to his credit, continues to astound and mesmerize audiences at major venues on three continents. The New York Times raved, "Mr. Yakushev can do just about anything he wants . . . superb. Highlights of the...

Corky Siegel Chamber Blues with Lynne Jordan

Corky Siegel Chamber Blues with Lynne Jordan

Mar 31

Harmonica virtuoso and composer Corky Siegel brings classical and blues fans shoulder-to-shoulder. Gritty Chicago blues and rarefied classical chamber music might not seem like a match made in heaven until youve heard Corky Siegel bring the two together a crowning achievement...

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