18 Villa Street
Elgin, IL 60120
The Lodge Performing Arts Center is a theatre in Chicago.
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...
Steppenwolf opens its 51st season with a blistering and captivating production of Suzan Lori-Parks’s Topdog/Underdog. This play has long been on my theater bucket list, and it’s absolutely what I think of when I think of a “Steppenwolf play”: A gritty family drama about brothers undergoing h…
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.…
This farcical Off-Broadway show is sure to leave you laughing while making you simultaneously nostalgic and relieved you’re no longer in the throes of middle school.…
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…
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.…
Joffrey Ballet soars in John Neumeier's LILIOM…
The Trisha Brown Company shimmers in their tribute to Bob Rauschenberg.…
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 …
Richard brings us on a deeply personal journey through trauma and belonging in finding and regaining her voice in a society built by and catered to white people.…
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…
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The Last Five Years Book, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Resident Director Lauren Rawitz It’s a musical view into a relationship as Jamie looks forward and Cathy looks back. This modern musical explores the five year relationship between Jamie, an...
These acclaimed masters of harmony were one of the top vocal groups of the 50’s. Now with an over sixty year history the group is performing both the hits that made them famous as well as new arrangements. This multiple Grammy-nominated, male vocal quartet blends jazz...
Three time Emmy winner Dave Konig’s one-man comedy Hebrew School Dropout is a hit. New York Times calls it “Laugh out loud funny! Lightning fast, charming, insightful, and very, very funny.” Join Dave through his hilarious spiritual journey that takes him from conning his way...
Celebrate Memorial Day with an afternoon filled with patriotic music performed by our School of the Performing Arts faculty and students. Enjoy music from the WWI era to commemorate its 100th anniversary this year, along with an eclectic mix of American classics. The afternoon...
Contemporary Christian artist Chris August performs his inspirational hits at Metropolis. Chris was the winner of “New Artist of the Year”, “Male Vocalist of the Year”, and “Pop Contemporary Album of the Year” at the 2011 GMA Dove Awards and his hit song “Starry Night” held the...
Female trio Sweet Pepprika brings vintage sounds into the modern world. Based on the 1930’s popular group The Boswell Sisters, these ladies will bring you back into that great era of music. They play a wide range of songs from the 30’s and beyond, including classics from Cole...
The Chicago Bar Association is taking their 90th Annual Christmas Spirits Show on the road! It’s a hilarious, musical comedy revue performed by area lawyers and judges. They take on current events, celebrities, sports icons, local and national political figures and more with...
Alice in Wonderland By Kids for Kids A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production Curiouser and curiouser! All the characters from the beloved tale will be there: the kooky caterpillar, the grumpy flowers, and of course that White Rabbit who’s running rather late. Join...
This funny yet moving one-man show faces the issue of early onset Parkinson’s disease head-on. Written by former Seinfeld writer Marc Jaffe, the show is based on his experiences as his wife faced this diagnosis and their lives took some unexpected turns, and not always for the...
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer, playwright and Metropolis favorite Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and...
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