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The ONLINE NEWSLETTER of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
updated 11.27.07
 

Largest Selling Show in Metropolis' History

High School Musical, which opened September 13 and closed November 10, became the largest selling show in the six-year history of Metropolis. Playing to sold-out houses the entire run, audiences were thrilled — and young audiences were treated to up-close performances as actors frequently left the stage to sing and dance with youngsters sitting near the aisles.

A mix of adult and high school actors and performers made up the cast of 30 and the production received great reviews. MPAC Resident Director Lauren Rawitz, showing off her talents and versatility once again, took on directing duties, a role she had last taken on at Metropolis just weeks before with the late-night adult-only comedy Hellcab. Other MPAC shows directed by Rawitz include Brighton Beach Memoirs, Vagina Monologues, Over the Tavern and Beyond Therapy.

Marquee Members Meet Koko

Marquee Members met the Queen of the Blues herself, Koko Taylor, at an exclusive pre-concert reception on Friday September 7. The event included cocktails and light snacks. Just before her performance, Koko stopped in to say hi, sign autographs and take pictures before she took the Metropolis mainstage with her Blues Machine.

Special seats to this sold out show were reserved exclusively for individual Marquee Members interested in purchasing tickets for the concert and attending the pre-show reception.

“It was a fun and exciting evening,” said Metropolis Board President Monica McCarthy. “How often do you get the chance to meet a living legend such as Koko Taylor? Plus, seeing her in such an intimate and acoustically-perfect venue such as Metropolis is a special treat. It was an unforgettable night.”


 

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