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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

111 W Campbell St
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Upcoming Shows

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.

The Neverly Brothers: A Rock 'n' Roll Tribute: From Elvis to The Beatles

Apr 3, 2027

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...

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: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit

Review: Black Cat Theatre's ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB at Theater Wit

by Angela Lin · September 4, 2026

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.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL

by Tina St. Angelo · September 4, 2026

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…

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Kokandy Productions

by Rachel Weinberg · August 31, 2026

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.…

Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL

by Tina St. Angelo · August 28, 2026

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…

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…

Past Shows

384 total · showing 211–220

The Comedy Jam with Uncle Larry and Guests

The Comedy Jam with Uncle Larry and Guests

Oct 10

Known as "Uncle Lar", Larry Reeb is the wise cracking politically incorrect relative everyone knows. Like any concerned relative, "Uncle Lar" wants to help so in his own way he does; he gives tips. "Uncle Lar" gives tips on everything from marriage to lotteries to children...

Sunday Soiree Fundraiser

Sunday Soiree Fundraiser

Sep 30

It’s Metropolis’ fun, ladies annual fundraiser; the Metropolis Ballroom will be filled with exciting vendors featuring everything from jewelry to clothing, to purses, to home goods and more. Come dressed in your favorite 80's outfit and enjoy a glass of wine and heavy hors...

An Evening with Stand-Up Comedian Pat McGann and Friends

An Evening with Stand-Up Comedian Pat McGann and Friends

Sep 15

Pat McGann is a stand up comedian and television host from Chicago. In 2015, he made his second appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Pat created and hosted the Emmy nominated television show “The Chicago Stand Up Project”. He has been invited to The Great American...

Beehive: The 60's Musical

Beehive: The 60's Musical

Jul 12 – Aug 25, 2018

A rockin’ celebration following six women as they honor the legendary music and performers of the 60’s. Filled with classic hits from iconic singers including Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, The Shirelles, Diana Ross, Lesley Gore, Connie Francis, The Supremes and more. This...

Something Wonderful: Heidi Kettenring in Concert

Something Wonderful: Heidi Kettenring in Concert

Aug 22

Chicago’s favorite leading lady Heidi Kettenring (Broadway in Chicago: Wicked, National Tour: Disney's Beauty and the Beast) captivates, lending her signature warmth to a century’s worth of timeless hits. In a chronicle of popular music which is touchingly personal, Heidi...

The Internet Ate My Brain

The Internet Ate My Brain

Mar 31

Combining live music, multimedia, and audience activities, The Internet Ate My Brain gives audiences an experience that nothing on the Internet can match. Starring and written by Bill Dyszel, the author of “Microsoft Outlook for Dummies” and more than 20 books in the popular For...

Heartache Tonight

Heartache Tonight

Mar 29

From the powerful guitar duel in "Hotel California" to the shimmering harmonies of "Peaceful Easy Feeling," Heartache Tonight delivers a true Eagles concert experience in every detail. Each performance features classic, unforgettable songs from all eras and incarnations of the...

Virtuosity: Chamber Music with Picosa

Virtuosity: Chamber Music with Picosa

Mar 25

Picosa showcases eclectic programming with its signature orchestral sound and virtuosity. The ensemble features celebrated masterworks side-by-side with newly discovered gems from around the world and throughout the centuries. Audience members are welcome to linger after the...

Creole Stomp

Creole Stomp

Mar 24

Creole Stomp has captured the ears and the feet of Louisiana music fans across North America. A recognized African Creole and French Creole Fiddle master, bandleader Dennis Stroughmatt has journeyed to three corners of North America in his quest to learn about the music...

The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik

The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik

Mar 23

With it's signature horn riff and opening line, "I'm a friendly stranger in the black sedan...", The Ides of March's "Vehicle" burst onto the Billboard charts and in 1970 became the fastest breaking single in Warner Bros. history! Their show spans 3 decades of music that include...

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