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.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Metropolis Connecting Chicago Students with Big Name Artists
Metropolis School of the Performing Arts has announced three workshops with big artists, giving aspiring musical theatre actors, songwriters and playwrights a chance to learn from professionals in the business.
On October 3rd, aspiring adult playwrights can work with local playwright Will Dunne in a free two-hour class at Metropolis. Will Dunne is the Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, has led nearly 1,600 playwriting workshops and twice attended the Australian National Playwrights Conference as guest instructor. His plays have been selected by the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center for three National Playwrights Conferences, and generated a Charles MacArthur Fellowship. West coast productions of his plays have earned four Bay Area Theatre Critics Awards and two DramaLogue Playwriting Awards. Students will learn the basic principles of playwriting and get a technical look at how scenes are constructed. The workshop is 10 a.m. – Noon on Saturday, October 3 and is free. Students can register by calling 847.577.5982 x221.
On October 11 & 12, musical theatre performers and singers ages 8-16 can attend the two-day Singing for the Stage II workshop, which culminates in a showcase with Jersey Boy Michael Ingersoll. This second in the series of exciting workshops will prepare young vocal performers for singing on the stage. It will focus on vocal technique, stage presence and acting the song. This workshop will end in a final showcase with Jersey Boy Michael Ingersoll who will provide individual feedback to each student. Time is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, October 11 & 12. Cost is $175 and students can register by calling 847.577.5982 x221.
Aspiring songwriters can work with Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter Shawn Mullins on Sunday November 22. Mullins has had two number one songs, sold over a million albums, been nominated for a Grammy and performed thousands of live shows. Now students can study songwriting with him at Metropolis. This is a great chance for songwriters to learn from someone that knows how to write lyrics and weave hit melodies. Mullins performs an acoustic show at Metropolis on Saturday, November 21 at 8 p.m., and holds this Master Class on Sunday, November 22 from Noon – 4 p.m. Cost is $150. Students can register by calling 847.577.5982 x221
Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights and FastSigns of Arlington Heights..
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.
On October 3rd, aspiring adult playwrights can work with local playwright Will Dunne in a free two-hour class at Metropolis. Will Dunne is the Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists, has led nearly 1,600 playwriting workshops and twice attended the Australian National Playwrights Conference as guest instructor. His plays have been selected by the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center for three National Playwrights Conferences, and generated a Charles MacArthur Fellowship. West coast productions of his plays have earned four Bay Area Theatre Critics Awards and two DramaLogue Playwriting Awards. Students will learn the basic principles of playwriting and get a technical look at how scenes are constructed. The workshop is 10 a.m. – Noon on Saturday, October 3 and is free. Students can register by calling 847.577.5982 x221.
On October 11 & 12, musical theatre performers and singers ages 8-16 can attend the two-day Singing for the Stage II workshop, which culminates in a showcase with Jersey Boy Michael Ingersoll. This second in the series of exciting workshops will prepare young vocal performers for singing on the stage. It will focus on vocal technique, stage presence and acting the song. This workshop will end in a final showcase with Jersey Boy Michael Ingersoll who will provide individual feedback to each student. Time is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, October 11 & 12. Cost is $175 and students can register by calling 847.577.5982 x221.
Aspiring songwriters can work with Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter Shawn Mullins on Sunday November 22. Mullins has had two number one songs, sold over a million albums, been nominated for a Grammy and performed thousands of live shows. Now students can study songwriting with him at Metropolis. This is a great chance for songwriters to learn from someone that knows how to write lyrics and weave hit melodies. Mullins performs an acoustic show at Metropolis on Saturday, November 21 at 8 p.m., and holds this Master Class on Sunday, November 22 from Noon – 4 p.m. Cost is $150. Students can register by calling 847.577.5982 x221
Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights and FastSigns of Arlington Heights..
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.
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