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aboutmetropolis
- Attendance: In the 2007/2008 season the Theater played host to over 84,000 patrons attending one of nearly 400 performances of over 40 individual productions.
- Top 10 Ranking: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is ranked 10th among the list of the largest professional theatres in the Chicago area, according to The League of Chicago Theatres. The list included the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, The Second City Theatre, Shubert Theater and Paramount Theater.
- Facility: Metropolis opened its doors in April of 2000. Metropolis is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, located at 111 West Campbell Street in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights. The Theater is part of a $22 million state-of-the-art facility that includes a 309 seat theatre, a bar, two restaurants, banquet facility, offices and free parking. There are multiple restaurants and retails shops within a few blocks of the facility. It is situated one and one half blocks from the Metra train stop.
- Economic Impact: During our 2008/09 season, Metropolis saw over 76,000 patrons come through the doors. These patrons, in turn, spent an additional $1.6 million in the downtown Arlington Heights area, after paying for their Metropolis tickets. (Each year, Metropolis conducts extensive surveying of members, subscribers and individual ticket patrons to help develop programming, learn of ways to improve Metropolis’ services and to learn more about patrons’ spending habits in Arlington Heights.)
- SOPA: Metropolis’ School of the Performing Arts: The educational arm of Metropolis, SOPA serves over 2,500 students in the community of all ages and abilities. SOPA is home to: MetropolTots (early childhood programming), a Drama School, a Dance Studio and a Music School, and also offers private coaching in any of these areas and summer performance camps.
- Stories in Action!: Over 21,000 school children attended a performance in Metropolis’ Stories in Action! series which brings literature studied in area schools to the stage the enhance the students’ learning experience.
- Outreach: Metropolis Outreach programs have grown significantly in the last year. Our Outreach programs are on track to serve over 7,000 individuals in the 2008-09 season through a variety of programs including cultural exchanges, intergenerational collaborations, creative outlets for artists with special needs and interactive workshops in hospice settings.
- Programming: Each year, Metropolis produces 4 shows for our Subscription Series. We also present a wide variety of shows including music performances (such as cabaret nights), comedy shows (including shows from The Second City), and family and holiday programming.
- Groups and Rental Opportunities: Groups are welcome at Metropolis and groups of 20 or more receive great discounts to Metropolis productions! The Metropolis theatre can also be rented out to host corporate events, meetings or other group events.
Mission & Goals
Performing Arts at Metropolis (PAM) is a non-profit theater management company dedicated to providing quality entertainment and education to the Northwest Suburbs. We do this by producing and presenting exceptional productions, developing a superior educational program and collaborating with the community of Arlington Heights.
In accordance with our mission, PAM’s organizational goals include: 1) providing an artistic and collaborative home for presenting companies, artistic associates and the community; 2) investing in high quality productions and education programs to generate income to support and broaden existing programs; 3) partnering with area nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries and park districts to provide our community with the best performing arts experiences possible.
Professional Memberships
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a member of the following professional organizations:
- West Suburban Theatre Alliance
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contactus
Box Office
Tues–Sat 10-5 (or until showtime)
Sun 1-5
847.577.2121
Education Office
Mon-Fri 10-6
Sat 9-3
847.577.5982 x221
Contact Education
Group Discounts
847.577.5982 x241
Contact Group Discounts
Friends of Metropolis
Contact Development
847.577.5982 x242
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Address
111 W. Campbell St.
Arlington Heights, Il 60005
Map to Metropolis
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