Public Theater Welcomes The Roots Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014 The Public Theater, The Roots, and Def Jam Recordings announced today that they will present …and then you shoot your cousin, a two-night concert event celebrating the release of The Roots' new album of the same name tonight, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14 at 8:30 p.m. in The Public's intimate 260-sea...
Redtwist Launches DARK RED Late Night Series with DATES FROM HELL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013 Redtwist Theatre has announced their new DARK RED series, a late-night rotating rep performed on the regular MAIN REDTWIST Season, as well as the upcoming MORE RED Series....
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre to Welcome Robert Cray, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015 Grammy winner Robert Cray performs his only Illinois concert this season in An Evening with Robert Cray at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre on June 8, 2015....
Heidi Kettenring Brings SOMETHING WONDERFUL to Metropolis Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2015 Artists Lounge Live presents Heidi Kettenring, who appeared as Nessarose in Broadway in Chicago's WICKED, in SOMETHING WONDERFUL tonight, June 11, 2015 at 7:30pm at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St, Arlington Heights....
Celebrate New Year's with ON THE SPOT at The Bovine Metropolis Theater, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2014 It was a big year; we met Google Glass and Jimmy Fallon debuted on "The Tonight Show," we saw everyone's version of the Ice Bucket Challenge and heard many opinions of Kanye and Kim's Wedding. Come celebrate an eventful year with improv comedy at The Bovine Metropolis Theater in their annual "On Th...
Bovine Metropolis Theater Presents GEEK OUT IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE, Now thru 11/22
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013 Every week a new expert, or 'geek' in a very specific field will teach the audience and improvisers every last detail they know about a piece of pop culture, and the performers will improvise a hilarious and distinctly informed show on the subject. As any professor who's ever told a knock knock joke...
GEEK OUT Returning to Bovine Metropolis Theater for Five-Week Run
by Tyler Peterson - May 04, 2015 Geeky is about to become even cooler at the Bovine Metropolis Theater with the return of the very popular improv production Geek Out for a limited 5 week run. And this run has a special focus: TV Shows from the '80s and '90s....
Portland Ovations to Welcome Metropolis Ensemble to Victoria Mansion, 10/3
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2014 Portland Ovations brings Maine native Andrew Cyr and the Metropolis Ensemble to the Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine for three performances of Brownstone on Friday, October 3, at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm....
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Equals Series Highs in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2013 Based on National ratings for the week of October 28, 2013, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' with Cedric 'The Entertainer' was up across the board from the same week last year...
HEIRS OF HOGWARTS: AN IMPROVISED ADVENTURE Begins at Bovine Metropolis Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2013 Improv is like magic, and with the 'Heirs of Hogwarts: An Improvised Adventure' you will be magically transported to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where our beloved heroes' children must overcome their own challenges....
MILLIONAIRE Delivers its Most-Watched Week of the Season
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2013 Based on National ratings for the week of November 25, 2013, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” with Cedric “The Entertainer” was up across the board week to week, gaining 5% in Households ....
Six Flags Introduces JUSTICE LEAGUE: BATTLE FOR METROPOLIS
by Matt Tamanini - August 28, 2014 Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas and Six Flags St. Louis, the Coaster Capital of Missouri in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment today announced the next generation of interactive thrills with the debut of an all-new 3D interactive dark ride attracti...
Heidi Kettenring to Bring SOMETHING WONDERFUL to Metropolis, 6/11
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 03, 2015 ?Artists Lounge Live presents Heidi Kettenring, who appeared as Nessarose in Broadway in Chicago's WICKED, in SOMETHING WONDERFUL on June 11, 2015 at 7:30pm at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St, Arlington Heights....
NEW TANGO VISION with the Binelli-Ferman Duo Set for the Met Room, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013 The Binelli-Ferman Duo (Daniel Binelli, bandoneon, and Polly Ferman, piano), specialists in tango and South American music, will bring the art and passion of the tango to the Metropolitan Room, Tuesday October 1 at 7 PM....
First Superman Comic Auctions for $3.2 Million
by Christina Mancuso - September 24, 2014 NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Imagine: an old comic book that originally sold for a mere 10 cents on newsstands was purchased for $3.2 million dollars in a heart-pounding eBay auction. The pristine Action #1, which marks Superman's first appearance, was purchased by New Yorkers Stephen Fishl...
ON THE SPOT: NEW YEAR'S EVE Set for The Bovine Metropolis Theater, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014 ?It was a big year; we met Google Glasses and Jimmy Fallon debuted on "The Tonight Show," we saw everyone's version of the Ice Bucket Challenge and heard everyone's opinion of Kanye and Kim's Wedding. Come celebrate an eventful year with improv comedy at The Bovine Metropolis Theater in their annua...
SUPER TALK TIME TONIGHT WITH KENSEI Begins 5/29 at Bovine Metropolis Theater
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2015 Here to address the world with zany antics and zen-like composure at the Bovine Metropolis this May, a gibberish speaking samurai by the name of Kensei will be hosting an improvised weekly talk show....
Bovine Metropolis Theater to Present ARMANDO: A SHOW FOR LOVERS, 2/13-14
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2015 Prepare for a celebration of love from the theater that adores improvisation. Armando: A Show For Lovers is the Bovine Metropolis Theater's loving tribute to Valentine's Day. Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th Bovine Metropolis Theater will be interviewing couples to create a commem...
GEEK OUT to Run 1/11-2/15 at Bovine Metropolis Theater
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2013 With the release of another Star Trek movie and the second film in the Hobbit trilogy and the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who and The Avengers, 2013 was certainly the year of the geek. And, it looks like being geeky is about to get even cooler at the Bovine Metropolis Theater in 2014 with the ret...
Photo Flash: First Look at A JERSEY VOICE at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2015 John Michael Coppola, who appeared in Chicago's smash hit production of JERSEY BOYS, will headline A JERSEY VOICE: Sinatra to Springsteen…and Everyone in Between on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 7:30 pm at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St. in Arlington Heights. The one night only co...
'HEIRS OF HOGWARTS' to Return to Bovine Metropolis, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015 Experience a loving homage to the world of Harry Potter. With completely improvised story lines, this is a heartfelt send-up to the universe created by J.K. Rowling. Imagine a love letter in the form of spoof, and that's what witches, wizards and muggles will be enjoying every Friday at 8:00 p.m. at...
Artists Lounge Live Series at Metropolis Returns This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2015 Michael Ingersoll and Metropolis present the next season of Artists Lounge Live at Metropolis, featuring top Broadway and Broadway in Chicago stars in solo concerts....
VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Showtime's SPARK: THE BURNING MAN STORY, Premiering 8/21
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014 In SPARK: A BURNING MAN STORY premiering Thursday, August 21st at 8 p.m. on SHOWTIME, filmmakers Steve Brown and Jessie Deeter offer a compelling behind-the-scenes look into Burning Man's history and its ongoing evolution today....
Bovine Metropolis Theater to Present ON THE SPOT: NEW YEAR'S EVE
by Tyler Peterson - December 12, 2013 It was a big year; we met Grumpy Cat and the Royal Baby, saw everyone's version of the Harlem Shake and heard everyone's opinion of Miley Cyrus's antics. Come celebrate an eventful year with improv comedy at The Bovine Metropolis Theater in their annual "On The Spot" New Year's Eve celebration....
Send Out Your Owls: 'Heirs of Hogwarts' Returns to Bovine Metropolis Theater Feb 22nd
by Robert Diamond - January 29, 2014 Hogwarts has been rebuilt and Rose Weasley, Albus Potter, and Scorpius Malfoy are all excited for a magical year at Hogwarts.... |