Metropolis Kicks of 10th Anniversary Season

The 2010-2011 Season will be the biggest, most star-studded line up in the history of the venerable Northwest Suburban theatre. Metropolis has established itself as a major arts entertainment and education center in the region.

Metropolis’ 10th Anniversary Season includes music legends Joan Baez, Robert Cray, Paula Cole, Shawn Mullins, and Liz Callaway. This year’s Comedy performances are from WGN’s Steve Cochran and Mike Toomey, the smash hit comedy from The Second City, Rod Blagojevich Superstar, and a World Premiere comedy in the subscription series, The Butler Didn’t! as well as a late night comedy parody of the popular Twilight series. Included in the diverse and fun Family series is the interactive scientist/entertainer Doktor Kaboom!, Bubble Wonders, Illusionist Bill Blagg III and the explosive drum and dance group Be the Groove. Continuing the incredibly popular music tribute series, Metropolis is bringing amazing tribute bands that perform the music of Billy Joel/Elton John, the Bee Gees, Steely Dan, Judy Garland and Julie Andrews. Best of all, Metropolis will be announcing one of its biggest shows ever on July 20th. It took two years to obtain the licensing rights to this Tony Award-winning musical, and part of the agreement stipulates a July 20th announcement date. This fun, amazing show will open the 2010-2011 subscription season in September.

"I know this sounds like a canned statement, but I truly believe this is best and most exciting season Metropolis has ever had,” said Metropolis Executive Director Jim Jarvis.

“We've got amazing artists and shows in every category from our subscription series to our family programming, concerts and comedy. And what a way to kick off our 10th Anniversary with two true musical legends: Joan Baez and Robert Cray. It took us 9 months of scouting shows, negotiating and scheduling. But when we finally finished putting the season together, I just looked and went 'wow, it's going to be a fun year at Metropolis!' "

The season launches in June with the return of the wildly popular The Vagina Monologues. Tickets go on sale to subscribers on May 17 and to the general public on June 1. Tickets to The Vagina Monologues, Rod Blagojevich Superstar, the Steve Cochran Comedy Show and the Bee Gees Tribute Stayin’ Alive are on sale now.