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The Lodge Performing Arts Center, 18 Villa Court in Elgin, was initially constructed in 1927 as a home for the Elgin Elks Fraternal Order. After many years of celebrating brotherhood at this location, the building was used as office space until it was reborn as an entertainment venue in 2026 following an 18-month, $2 million dollar renovation. The Lodge Performing Arts Center is home to two resident theater groups, Schaumburg On Stage/Students on Stage and point2point productions. In addition to these two production companies, the lower level is home to the Elgin Arts Showcase, an innovative black box performance venue operated by the City of Elgin. Outside organizations are free to inquire about rental availability at thelodge@schaumburgonstage.org. Both the Elgin Art Showcase and The Lodge Performing Arts Center are fully accessible for persons that require barrier-free access at our 220 DuPage Entrance. Both spaces are equipped with accessible seating and accessible bathroom facilities. The Lodge Performing Arts Center has Enhanced Hearing Devices for all performances upon request. Units are limited, so please contact us prior to the date of your arrival at thelodge@schaumburgonstage.org to reserve your hearing device.

Upcoming Shows

From Dust

From Dust

Oct 2 – Oct 10, 2026

The Lodge Foundation and point2point productions present the inaugural winner of their New Works Initiative FROM DUST An original work by Eli Campbell After hiring Smith to build her an underground bunker, Ettie, a doomsday prepper, becomes convinced that a nuclear attack is...

Articles

Review: KOWALSKI at Lookingglass Theatre Company

Review: KOWALSKI at Lookingglass Theatre Company

by Zac Thriffiley · September 28, 2026

While Kowalski makes for a great showcase for two actors with charisma to spare, the play struggles in search of a direction while lacking the emotional honesty and primal intensity that Williams’s name evokes.…

Review: PRAYER CIRCLE at Redtwist Theatre

Review: PRAYER CIRCLE at Redtwist Theatre

by Emily Werner · September 22, 2026

Redtwist Theatre begins its 22nd season, entitled “State of Violence”, with the world premiere of Prayer Circle. This is resident playwright Erik Gernand’s second play with Redtwist since his successful Jeff-winning The Totality of All Things in 2024. What is brought to the stage is an enjoyab…

Review: PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg · September 20, 2026

Play On! is a lively retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Conceived by Sheldon Epps (who also directs) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, Play On! transports Shakespeare’s story to Harlem, New York. West’s book skillfully weaves Duke Ellington’s songs into the narrative.…

Review: THE BIRTH OF THE PILL at TimeLine Theatre Company

Review: THE BIRTH OF THE PILL at TimeLine Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg · September 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Birth of the Pill takes some big swings...and sometimes misses. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Huang from Jonathan Eig’s book, it’s certainly relevant now. And Huang’s script takes “A People’s History of the United States” approach to storytelling. The …

Review: Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE at Broadway In Chicago

Review: Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE at Broadway In Chicago

by Rachel Weinberg · September 17, 2026

Jekyll & Hyde is rarely produced, and Kokandy brings it to vivid life in this new, larger venue. As Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Lucy, David Moreland and Ava Lane Stovall really lead the way for the ensemble with their captivating performances. And in its most compelling moments, this Jekyll & Hyde truly…

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · September 16, 2026

The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back is genuinely a unique experience at the Goodman. The 7 Fingers Co-Founder Shana Carroll wrote, directed, and choreographed this world-premiere autobiographical performance piece that shares vignettes from her life story. An international company o…

Past Shows

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Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Jan 26

Raise your glass to help support Metropolis! Join us for the afternoon at Metropolis sampling a wide array of delicious wines provided by Tuscan Market & Wine Shop’s distributors. Come inside the theatre and warm up with music, hors d'oeuvres and raffle prizes. It's the perfect...

The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns

The Chicago Experience: A Tribute to Rock with Horns

Jan 25

The Chicago Experience is a group of local Chicago area musicians who share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock n’ roll groups of all time… Chicago. The music of Chicago has touched generations of fans, with hit songs that span several decades. The Chicago...

SOPA Saturdays: Frozen with Friends

SOPA Saturdays: Frozen with Friends

Jan 19

Join Metropolis School of the Performing Arts for our new event SOPA Saturdays: Frozen with Friends! This event is for family and friends of all ages. Enjoy a screening of Disney's Frozen, face-painting provided by Thrown Elements Pottery, a photo-booth to capture the fun, and...

The Lira Ensemble: A Polish Celebration

The Lira Ensemble: A Polish Celebration

Jan 19

The internationally acclaimed Lira Ensemble returns to Metropolis with a production that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Re-Birth of Poland after WWI. The program includes Polish and American patriotic music, plus lots of Polish folk song and dance. Saturday, January 19...

Marrakesh Express: A Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Experience

Marrakesh Express: A Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Experience

Jan 18

Marrakesh Express is a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute, but they do not imitate as much as they capture the spirit of. They are an organic, real band, with their own distinct personalities that shine through (often humorously) in their rapport with the audience. Their...

Embraceable You: The Music of George Gershwin

Embraceable You: The Music of George Gershwin

Jan 17

"They Can't take that Away from Me," "I Got Rhythm," "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off!" The music of George and Ira Gershwin is musical comedy at its finest. Embraceable You features two of today's most talented young artists singing, dancing and falling in love. If you like Gene...

The Presenters' Club: Local Exposure with Toy Robots and Guests

The Presenters' Club: Local Exposure with Toy Robots and Guests

Jan 16

Toy Robots is an Indie-Jam Rock band based in Chicago, IL. The bands lineup consists of front-man Andy Madden on lead vocals/guitars, Paul Duda on bass and vocals and Stephan Kohnke on drums and vocals. Formed in the spring of 2015, this power trio has quickly amassed a...

Listen Up! A Cappella: Celebrating Seventy Years of Jewish Song

Listen Up! A Cappella: Celebrating Seventy Years of Jewish Song

Jan 13

Listen Up! delivers warmth and sheer knock-your-socks-off vocal power through a love of Judaism and Israel. Freddie Feldman, Sari Greenberg, Eli Taylor and Steve Singer bring considerable talents with a confident, easy manner during performances that wins the hearts (and ears)...

The Four Freshmen

The Four Freshmen

Jan 12

Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners world-wide for years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. The Freshmen have recorded over 75 albums, 70 top selling singles, and received 6 Grammy...

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