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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Intrigue, blackmail, and mystery abound in this murder thriller. Can the perfect murder exist outside the pages of a crime novel? This is what Tony’s hope is as he plots to kill his wife hiring an ex-con and former college classmate to complete the well planned murder. Things...
It’s the eleventh anniversary of this annual Metropolis Fundraiser! It will be a fun, ladies only fundraiser filled with shopping, hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a performance in the theatre. The Metropolis Ballroom will be filled with exciting goods from jewelry to clothing to...
Husband and wife duo Jodi and Chris have been travelling the world performing and now bring their inspirational music to Metropolis. The two form a perfect combination of rock instrumentals with melodic female vocals. They released their debut album in the fall of 2013 to much...
Comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader put on a hilarious show that all baby boomers can relate to. They cover a wide range of topics from work to dieting and aging. It's a night filled with clean relatable comedy for the generation born before seatbelts and safety helmets. See...
For over thirty years Bob Stromberg has been entertaining audiences with his clean comedy. Bob travels the world performing his very unique and perfect blend of standup, story and shtick. He's the co-author and an original star of the megahit theatrical comedy Triple Espresso (A...
Written and directed by The Neo-Futurists, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. This show is a wild ride consisting of experimental two minute plays of tragic, comic, personal, or political themes, over the course...
Laughter on the 23rd Floor By Neil Simon It’s 1953 and the writers of The Max Prince Show are hard at work creating comedy gold for NBC. With pressure from the network to make changes and budget cuts, amongst the political tensions of communism and a volatile tempered Max...
Founded eleven years ago, this talented group of young musicians has already recorded two CDs and won several competitions throughout Europe. The ensemble consists of ten members who are between the ages of 12 to 18, making them one of the youngest bands in the Czech Republic...
Meredith Andrews has always had a gift for writing honest, compelling songs that resonate powerfully with an audience. Her incredible vocal gift and intuitive songwriting abilities have allowed Meredith the opportunity to inspire and bond with her listeners and have earned her...
Little Red Riding Hood By Charles Perrault • A Chicago Kids Company Production Little Red Riding Hood walks to her grandmother's house, through the woods, to bring her a basket of food. But the Big Bad Wolf has other plans for the girl and tricks her into telling him where she's...
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