Holiday entertainment at Metropolis in Arlington Heights

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A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, Illinois will be spreading some holiday cheer with two holiday productions; A Christmas Carol and The Second City Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday  Revue. The Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas is a perennial favorite story about the spirit of Christmas. The Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is irreverent, humorous entertainment for adults. Holiday performances begin on Thanksgiving weekend and run through the end of the year.

A Christmas Carol a Holiday Classic

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s family classic by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, running November 27 – December 24, 2009, is a terrifc way to celebrate the holidays. Metropolis proudly presents its annual holiday tale, one of the only professional adult productions in the region. According to a press release from Metropolis, this year’s production features 19 new actors and two returning standouts, redesigned special effects, new periood costumes and big, new musical dance numbers. It’s perfect for the whole family.

Metropolis freshens up its holiday production of the traditional family tale written by Charles Dickens, with adaptation by Krista Scott and musical arrangements by George Maurer. Don’t miss Tiny Tim, the Cratchit family and everyone’s favorite old miser Scrooge in this fun, bright, musical retelling of the beloved holiday tale. It’s perfect for the whole family. A Christmas Carol is appropriate for all ages.

The Cast of The Christmas Carol

Director Brad Dunn works with an amazing cast, many of whom call the northwest suburbs home. Steve Lehtman of Buffalo Grove moves to the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge, having spent the past four years playing The Ghost of Bob Marley. The production also includes rising stars Michael DeMarco (Peter Cratchit) of Arlington Heights and Amy Rapp (Martha Cratchit/Past) of Schaumburg, and Alexander Denniston of Arlington Heights, Victoria Tchalakov of Kildeer and Emily Turner of Sleepy Hollow, all sharing the role of Tiny Tim.

The cast also includes a children’s chorus comprised of over 45 young actors from the northwest suburbs.colorful period costumes, great special effects for the ghosts and it still snows on the audience at the end of the show, but we also have an almost all new cast and new (yet seasoned) director who bring a fresh perspective to the show. It's a great combination that will result in yet another fun, memorable outing for kids young and not so young."

Preview performances of A Christmas Carol are November 27 – November 28, 2009. Opening day is Sunday, November 29 at 4 P.M. A Christmas Carol runs through December 24, 2009. Specific dates and times listed below. Tickets are $28.50, 12 & under $15.50. Half price tickets are available at the Box Office the day of the performance to students presenting a valid student ID. A Christmas Carol is proudly sponsored by The Peoples’ Bank of Arlington Heights.

A Christmas Carol is directed by Brad Dunn, Music Director is Ken McMullen, and choreography is by Kristen Gurbach Jacobson. Designers are Bill Franz (Resident Sound Designer), Vicky Strei (Resident Costume Designer), Micky York (Resident Properties Designer), Joe Mohammed (Resident Lighting Designer) with Mike Wagner as assistant lighting designer. . Robin M. Hughes is the Artistic Director/Director of Production, Resident Technical Director is Mike Gehmlich, The Executive Director of Metropolis is Jim Jarvis.

Second City Holiday Revue delivers big holiday laughs

The Second City returns to Metropolis with their famed, hilarious, Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue. A few pieces of classic, favorite material, lots of new scenes, all funny, and NOT seen downtown at Second City. Metropolis’ presentation of the The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue has been a favorite holiday stop for adults looking destress and to find the humor amidst the stress of the holidays. Irreverent, insightful and legendary, seeing The Second City at Metropolis means a great show at a great price, in a cool urban setting with free parking and great restaurants all around.

Second City takes the awkwardness of family get-togethers, kookiness of office parties and general madness of the holiday season and turns it all into laughs with their Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue. Everyone can relate to shopping woes, annoying carolers and burnt turkey dinners; and now we can enjoy The Second City’s hilarious take on the holidays. Contains adult language and content. The Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is not recommended for children or young teens.

A preview performances of The Second City’s Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is November 27, 2009 at 10 P.M. Opening night is November 28 at 7 P.M. The show runs through December 30, 2009. Specific dates and times listed below. Tickets are $29.50, Stage Tables $34.50. The Second City’s

Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is proudly sponsored by Fuego Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar.

New Year's Eve at Metropolis

There will also be New Year’s Eve performances of The Second City’s Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revue at 6 & 10 P.M., including a champagne toast, party favors and, at the late show, a balloon drop. Tickets for the New Year’s Eve shows are $50, Stage Tables $60.

Performance Schedule

• November 27: A Christmas Carol at 7 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 10 P.M.
• November 28: A Christmas Carol at 3 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 & 9:30 P.M.
• November 29: A Christmas Carol at 4 P.M.
• December 2: A Christmas Carol at 10:30 A.M.
• December 3; Dysfunctional Holiday at 7:30 P.M.
• December 4: A Christmas Carol at 9:15 & 11:30 A.M., 7 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 9:30 P.M.
• December 5: A Christmas Carol at 4 P.M.. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 & 9:30 P.M.
• December 6: A Christmas Carol] at 1 & 4 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 P.M.
• December 9: A Christmas Carol at 10:30 A.M.
• December 10: Dysfunctional Holiday at 7:30 P.M.
• December 11: A Christmas Carol 9:15 & 11:30 A.M., 7 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 9:30 P.M.
• December 12: A Christmas Carol at 4 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 & 9:30 P.M.
• December 13: A Christmas Carol at 1 & 4 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 P.M.
• December 14: A Christmas Carol at 10:30 A.M.
• December 16 A Christmas Carol at 10:30 A.M.
• December 17: A Christmas Carol at 10:30 A.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at :30 P.M.
• December 18: A Christmas Carol at 9:15 & 11:30 A.M., 7 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 9:30 P.M.
• December 19: A Christmas Carol at 1 & 4 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 & 9:30 P.M.
• December 20: A Christmas Carol at 1 & 4 P.M.December 21: A Christmas Carol at 11:30 A.M. & 7:30 P.M.
• December 23: A Christmas Carol at 3 P.M. Dysfunctional Holiday at 7:30 P.M.
• December 24: A Christmas Carol at 3 P.M.
• December 26: Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 & 9:30 P.M.
• December 27: Dysfunctional Holiday at 7 P.M.
• December 29: Dysfunctional Holiday at 7:30 P.M.
• December 30: Dysfunctional Holiday at 7:30 P.M.
• December 31: Dysfunctional Holiday at 6 & 10 P.M.

Metropolis PAC 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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