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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
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.…
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…
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. …
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Babes With Blades Theatre Company opens its 2026 season with yo ho, a captivating reimagining of historical fantasy full of over-the-top comedy, sexual tensions, and touching portrayals and celebrations of queer love.…
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.…
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. …
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. …
The Best of Women Off-Colour is a fast-paced, carefully curated show that is the perfect blend of race, culture, gender, and politics.…
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One of Stephen Sondheim’s most beloved musicals, this dark comedy features classic Brothers Grimm characters along with the Baker and his wife who wish "more than anything" for a child. Cursed by the Witch, they journey to break the spell and along the way find other fairytale...
Giordano Dance Chicago takes the Metropolis stage in an intimate hour with Artistic Director, Nan Giordano. The hour will include excerpts from GDC’s powerful repertoire, showcasing pas de deuxs and trios. Get Up Close and Personal with the GDC dancers, an “extraordinary treat”...
Call your friends! It's time for a night out with the legendary Second City – the place that brought you funny ladies like Tina Fey, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, Amy Poehler and Amy Sedaris! Treat yourselves to a hilarious evening of female-driven sketch comedy and improvisation...
This wondrous tale is the grownup’s prequel to Peter Pan, based on the best-selling novel. Discover the origin story of the boy who never grew up in this five-time Tony winner. Cleverly and theatrically told, follow the journey of an orphan longing to find a home and family of...
The timeless classic like you’ve never seen it before! Join Robin Hood on a merry musical adventure as he fights for justice, triumphs over evil, and wins the heart of Maid Marian. This swashbuckling, action-packed retelling of literature’s most famous outlaw is one that the...
The Ravinia Festival brings top young professional musicians from around the world each summer to study and perform at Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute. Catch this all-star team of alumni and students from the world’s top conservatories as they take a break from Ravinia to bring...
Singer-songwriter and nationally-touring recording artist Jess Godwin (iTunes: Fool Me Once, Be A Light) pours her vulnerable heart and dynamic voice into Elton John’s greatest hits. Sir Elton’s simple, soulful love songs captivate audiences worldwide. His sometimes eccentric...
Trip to the era of hippie counter-culture and sexual revolution in the first ever epic rock musical, HAIR. Filled with hit songs Age of Aquarius, Good Morning Starshine, Let the Sun Shine In and many more. Focusing on a generation in cultural crisis, a tribe of young hippies...
Megon McDonough recreates the music of platinum divas who deliver their songs from stage, screen, music halls and cds right into our hearts and lives. A fabulously engaging and amusing evening highlighting hits of some of the most prolific and memorable female singers of the...
Pinocchio! By Kids For Kids! • A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production Geppetto the toy maker wishes on a star that his puppet could be a real boy, to have a son of his own. The Blue Fairy brings the puppet to life and names him Pinocchio but it’s his job to become...
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