Metropolis Season Opens with Big, Fun Rock 'N' Roll Revue

Come kick up your feet for some good old fashion fun! Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is proud to present its newest production, Pump Boys and Dinettes September 24 – November 14, 2009.

Welcome to Highway 57! Home to beer swilling pump boys Jim and LM and Rhetta and Prudie Cupp over at the Double Cupp Diner. These folks live by personal philosophies like “Working gives you something to look forward to… not working.” Whether they’re singing about checking out the heartthrob cashier at Woolworths, having a private concert with Dolly Parton, or just wanting bigger tips, this cheery crew will get you into the groove of their rockin’ tunes. Join in the fun as the boys go fishing, the girls brew up some homemade beer and the whole gang plans a trip to Florida… in a customer’s Winnebago! Some adult themes.

Director Robin M. Hughes, Metropolis’ Artistic Director/Director of Production, is working with an amazing cast, many of whom call the northwest suburbs home. Local cast members include Tom Vendafreddo (Palatine), John Summers (Schaumburg) and Amy Dolan (Arlington Heights).

Preview performances of Pump Boys and Dinettes at Metropolis are September 24 – September 26. Opening day is Sunday, September 27. The show runs through November 14, 2009. Specific dates and times are listed below. Tickets range from $27 to $43 and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.

Pump Boys and Dinettes is part of the Subscription series at Metropolis, bringing first class entertainment to the northwest suburbs. More shows in the Subscription series include: Out of Order, Side Man and Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical.

Metropolis’ cast for Pump Boys and Dinettes includes Jim DeSelm (Jackson), Amy Dolan (Loreen), Tiffany Herlien (Rhetta), Kelli Eileen LaValle (Prudie), Kevin Stangler (Jim), Glenn Stanton (Leroy), John Summers (Eddie), Mark Underhill (Tucker) and Tom Vendafreddo (L.M.).

Pump Boys and Dinettes is directed by Robin M. Hughes. Musical direction is by Micky York and choreography is by Kristen Gurbach Jacobson. Designers are Mike Gehmlich (Lighting Design and Resident Technical Director), Adam Veness (Scenic Design), Bill Franz (Resident Sound Designer), Vicky Strei (Resident Costume Designer) and D.J. Reed (Properties Designer). Robin M. Hughes is the Artistic Director/Director of Production, the Executive Director of Metropolis is Jim Jarvis.

The title sponsor for Pump Boys and Dinettes is The Grand Station Restaurant & Cocktails. Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, the Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights, FastSigns of Arlington Heights, and Stella Artois.

Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2008/2009 performance schedule, go to MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.