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The Lodge Performing Arts Center

18 Villa Street
Elgin, IL 60120

The Lodge Performing Arts Center is a theatre in Chicago.

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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

380 total · showing 301–310

BritBeat

BritBeat

Nov 21

BritBeat Take a trip back to 1964 with BritBeat's tribute to the Beatles. With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. Their British style, charisma and...

My Baby Just Cares for Me

My Baby Just Cares for Me

Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2014

My Baby Just Cares For Me He’s the affable crooner from Jersey Boys and the PBS retro rock sensation Under The Streetlamp. She’s the vivacious starlet from Second City Hollywood with two Jeff Award nods. Sparks fly as irresistible husband and wife duo Michael and Angela...

Into the Woods JR

Into the Woods JR

Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2014

Into the Woods, JR By Kids for Kids! A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production Book by James Lapine, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim All of your favorite Brothers Grimm characters meet and interact in this whimsical original story. The musical centers on...

Domažlice Bagpipe Band

Domažlice Bagpipe Band

Nov 2

For over fifteen years the Domažlice Bagpipe Band has been one of the leading ensembles of bagpipe music. They have performed in more than half of the European countries as well as the United States and Japan and are currently recording their second CD. The band focuses on...

An Evening with Bonnie Koloc

An Evening with Bonnie Koloc

Nov 1

“Queen of Folk” Bonnie Koloc is the definitive voice of female folk music in Chicago. Together with peers like John Prine and Steve Goodman, Koloc established the Chicago folk music scene. Koloc’s style is ever-evolving and her expressive voice always stuns. Her enduring and...

Death at the Doo-Wop

Death at the Doo-Wop

Oct 30

It’s a fun, ‘50s themed murder mystery dinner just in time for Halloween. Grab your poodle skirt and horn rimmed glasses; the class of 1957 is having one killer Prom! Before the king and queen have their first dance tragedy strikes, and you’ll have to figure out who is...

ComedySportz

ComedySportz

Oct 25

ComedySportz is the longest running short-form improv comedy show in Chicago, now in its 26th year! It's not comedy about sports... it's improv comedy played as a sport and it’s always all-age appropriate. A hilarious 90-minute improv comedy show in which two teams create comedy...

Dial M for Murder

Dial "M" for Murder

Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2014

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...

Sunday Soiree featuring Lipstick Mom

Sunday Soiree featuring Lipstick Mom

Oct 5

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...

Love & The Outcome

Love & The Outcome

Oct 1

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...

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