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San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OPERA HACK 3.0 Photo San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OPERA HACK 3.0
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2022

San Diego Opera has announced the winning proposals of Opera Hack 3.0 have been awarded....


AYODELE DRUM AND DANCE to Celebrate West African Culture at Metropolis Performing Art Photo AYODELE DRUM AND DANCE to Celebrate West African Culture at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Marissa Tomeo - May 03, 2022

Enjoy an energizing West African cultural experience with Ayodele Drum and Dance, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre June 16, 2022. Ayodele Drum and Dance presents an energizing West African cultural experience. Let the live drumming, song, and dance feed your soul and move your body!  ...


DACAMERA Announces 2024/25 Season of Chamber Music and Jazz Concerts Photo DACAMERA Announces 2024/25 Season of Chamber Music and Jazz Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2024

DACAMERA's 2024/25 season in Houston features world premieres by Roscoe Mitchell with Emi Ferguson, performances by the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, and the ensemble Ruckus, highlighting chamber music and jazz....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Launches Search For New Artistic Director Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Launches Search For New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2024

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, Illinois, has initiated a nationwide search for a new Artistic Director after Brendan Ragan's resignation....


REVIEW: Julia Robertson and Zara Stanton's Musical Theatre Adaptation METROPOLIS Is A Photo REVIEW: Julia Robertson and Zara Stanton's Musical Theatre Adaptation METROPOLIS Is A Beautiful Interpretation Thea von Harbou's Dystopian Tale.
by Jade Kops - April 30, 2023

Thea von Harbou’s 1925 dystopian tale of the dangers of class divides and favouring progress over humanity is given the musical theatre treatment in Julia Robertson (Book, Lyrics, Director and choreographer) and Zara Stanton’s (Music, Orchestrations and Music Director) new adaptation of METROPOLIS. ...


LaChanze, Ben Platt, and More Set For Perelman Performing Arts Center Inaugural Seaso Photo LaChanze, Ben Platt, and More Set For Perelman Performing Arts Center Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2023

Perelman Performing Arts Center has announced additional opening events and performances  to celebrate the September 19 grand opening of the new performing arts center at the World Trade  Center site in Lower Manhattan.  The lineup includes LaChanze, Ben Platt, and more. Learn more here!...


Chicago Tribute Band, Brass Metropolis, to Play at the Avalon Theatre Photo Chicago Tribute Band, Brass Metropolis, to Play at the Avalon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024

Celebrate the music of Chicago with tribute band Brass Metropolis at the Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets. ...


San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OPERA HACK 3.0 Photo San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OPERA HACK 3.0
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2022

San Diego Opera has announced the winning proposals of Opera Hack 3.0 have been awarded....


Tickets Available For The Tortoise and the Hare: Sensory Friendly Performance Present Photo Tickets Available For The Tortoise and the Hare: Sensory Friendly Performance Presented By Metropolis
by Grace Cutler - August 20, 2022

Metropolis begins its popular youth programming series Stories in Action! with Sensory Friendly (October 15, 2022) and School Group (October 10-14, 2022) performances of The Tortoise and the Hare....


Blue Metropolis Celebrates 25 Years Of Literature In All Its Forms, April 27-30 Photo Blue Metropolis Celebrates 25 Years Of Literature In All Its Forms, April 27-30
by A.A. Cristi - March 16, 2023

The future of the planet, of democracy and identities, of languages and people, and of our imaginations: this is the theme of the 2023 edition of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, gearing up to celebrate 25 years. It all kicks off online starting April 12, and culminates in a mass...


SUMMER OF LOVE, THE HITS FROM 1967 & MORE Announced At Metropolis Photo SUMMER OF LOVE, THE HITS FROM 1967 & MORE Announced At Metropolis
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

The music of the sixties and more come alive at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with Summer of Love, The Hits from 1967 & More June 26, 2022....


Brendan Ragan Revealed as Metropolis' New Artistic Director Photo Brendan Ragan Revealed as Metropolis' New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2023

After a nationwide search, Metropolis’ Board of Directors has announced acclaimed theatre artist Brendan Ragan as the company’s new Artistic Director. Ragan is the founding Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Urbanite Theatre, a Florida-based company known regionally for producing bold, invent...


THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Next Year Photo THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - December 23, 2022

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents The Legend of Georgia McBride by Tony Award-Winning Playwright Matthew Lopez, Musical Tribute Artists and Drag Sensation Pandora Boxx on their stage this winter....


Watch: Namir Blade Returns With New Music Video 'Mephisto / Deep' Photo Watch: Namir Blade Returns With New Music Video 'Mephisto / Deep'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2022

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rapper Namir Blade is back with a new music video Mephisto/Deep, the latest visual from his album Metropolis. ...


LIZ CALLAWAY: BROADWAY AND BEYOND is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Photo LIZ CALLAWAY: BROADWAY AND BEYOND is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

Enjoy the music of theatre with Liz Callaway: Broadway and Beyond at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre June 23, 2022....


Namir Blade Announces New Album METROPOLIS and Drops First Single 'Ride' Photo Namir Blade Announces New Album METROPOLIS and Drops First Single 'Ride'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2022

Multi-talented artist and producer Namir Blade is due to release his highly-anticipated album Metropolis on June 3rd via Mello Music Group. Recording, producing, and mixing the album himself, Namir reaches a defining moment in his career with Metropolis....


Metropolis Arts Stroll and Shop Soiree Returns in September Photo Metropolis Arts Stroll and Shop Soiree Returns in September
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced that they will host their 19th Annual fall fundraiser, Metropolis Arts Stroll and Shop Soiree on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm with retailers around town and a few vendors in the Metropolis lobby....


Scrap Arts Music Comes To Popejoy Hall In April Photo Scrap Arts Music Comes To Popejoy Hall In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2024

SCRAP ARTS MUSIC will perform at Popejoy Presents. Experience the innovative music created from industrial scrap and offbeat materials....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces New Artistic Director Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2022

After a nationwide search, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced that Rob Gretta has been selected as its new Artistic Director. Gretta brings with him a highly seasoned background in the performing arts as an artistic leader, director, performer, educator and coach. He joins Executive Dir...


Metropolis School Of Performing Arts to Present URINETOWN; 2023/2024 Programming Anno Photo Metropolis School Of Performing Arts to Present URINETOWN; 2023/2024 Programming Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023

Metropolis has announced its 2023 School of the Performing Arts high school production, in addition to SOPA 2023 summer programming and 2023/2024 programming....


South Street Seaport Museum Announces Metropolis Shaped By Waterfront With Kara Murph Photo South Street Seaport Museum Announces Metropolis Shaped By Waterfront With Kara Murphy Schlichting
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2023

South Street Seaport Museum announces Metropolis Shaped by Waterfront on January 25, 2023 at 6:30pm, both in-person at 12 Fulton Street, NYC and via Zoom. ...


The Flynn Hosts Gallery Exhibit Heavy Kinship Vol. 9 by Nana-Francisca Schottländer
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

The Flynn has announced a new exhibit in the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at the Flynn: Heavy Kinship Vol. 9 by Nana-Francisca Schottländer....


Metropolis Executive Director and New Artistic Director Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME Photo Metropolis Executive Director and New Artistic Director Will Appear on IT'S SHOWTIME With Rikki Lee
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2022

On Friday, June 17, radio's It's Showtime with Rikki Lee will feature an interview with Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's new artistic director Robert Gretta, along with executive director Brookes Ebetsch who joined the company in February 2020....


12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; The Little Theatre On The Square Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Brooklyn Botanic Garden & Metropolis Ensemble Present BIOPHONY: SOUNDGARDEN Photo Brooklyn Botanic Garden & Metropolis Ensemble Present BIOPHONY: SOUNDGARDEN
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2023

Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Metropolis Ensemble has announced Biophony: SoundGarden, an immersive soundbath experience created by composer Ricardo Romaneiro for Brooklyn Botanic Garden's conservatories taking place on February 11 and 12, 2023....






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