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 Neverly Brothers concerts take audiences on a guided musical tour of the birth, near-death, and resurrection of rock n' roll from 1955 to 1965. The show features chronological song sequences, stories behind the music, and vintage wardrobe changes, with renditions of hits by...
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...
Elephant in the Womb somehow strikes a perfect balance between inappropriate humor, social commentary, and tasteful fourth wall breaking that will leave you feeling uncomfortable, pensive, and warm and fuzzy all at once.…
Next Friday, the Country will pause to remember, mourn and honor those victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The town of Gander, Newfoundland, is called the Rock. During the week that followed, it truly was a rock. The current production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is the emotional b…
It was a bold choice for Kokandy’s artistic director Derek Van Barham to stage such a huge musical in the tiny cabaret space at the Chopin Theater. Fortunately, Sondheim’s brilliant score and lyrics are gorgeously delivered in Kokandy’s version.…
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The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989. It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
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…
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A mashup of traditional choral and contemporary holiday songs with something for everyone in the family. Better than fruitcake! Bring your friends for a fun way to start the season. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 • 7:30 P.M. Tickets $35; Seniors & Students $25 www.MetropolisArts.com...
Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought after comedians in the country, and he just recently appeared on the season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing! Rocky...
An Evening with The Lotus Kings: The All-Star Tribute to Santana featuring Cecy Santana brings together eight Chicago-area stellar musicians that procure an astonishing replication of the musical wonder that is SANTANA. The Lotus Kings will be landing at The Metropolis...
Young Dylan is a hard-roots rock band devoted to the legendary music of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Featuring classic numbers from Dylan’s and Young’s electric catalogue like “Highway 61,” “Cinnamon Girl,” “Maggie’s Farm” and “Rockin’ in the Free World,” Young Dylan also pays...
It's a Good Day: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee Acclaimed recording artist Stacy Sullivan pays tribute to the extraordinary music of singer, composer, and actress Miss Peggy Lee in “It’s a Good Day.” Fresh with courageous takes on Lee’s famous canon, including “Fever,” “Lover,”...
The Ultimate Sting & Police Tribute, you will experience a wide range of The Police music from the 70s and 80s and current contemporary songs from Sting. The show is presented in a high energy format, jumping from one song to another that is guaranteed to get you out of your...
An adventurous and witty musical about courage and self-discovery. James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree and discovers a magic potion. This potion grows a tremendous peach that launches James on a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends...
From "Stars and Stripes" to "Oh Danny Boy," come join the Tribute Brass Quintet for an afternoon of beautiful and fun patriotic music, paying tribute to our Veterans. Tribute Brass Quintet is a newly formed Chicago land group that is made up of musicians from all over the...
A stunning theatrical classic that captures the spirit and tension of a Broadway audition. Exploring the lives and poignant ambitions of professional chorus dancers; those overly dedicated, underpaid, highly trained performers. A Chorus Line takes the audience through the final...
Brooke Nicole Band straddles the line between jazz, folk, and pop music with their improvised approach to instrumentation and their sing-song melodies. The recently released collection of songs entitled Love and Other Natural Disasters is a folk/pop-centric glimpse into lead...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Wintrust Arena (11/13-11/13) |
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The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra "Broadway to Bourbon Street: ECC Arts Center (11/20-11/20) |
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The Tortoise and the Hare Beverly Arts Center (10/09-11/24) |
