September 16, 2026 – October 25, 2026

American Sign Language interpreted performance: October 8, 2026, 7:30 pm
Open Captioned performance: September 26 2026, 2:00 pm

A Part of our Main Stage Series

Tickets: Regular $49, Students $25
Group Rate: Groups of 8 or more are eligible for a discount. Call 847.577.2121 or come in person to the Box Office to purchase your discounted tickets.
Runtime: 90 minutes with no intermission
Content Advisory: adult language, depictions of alcohol/tobacco/recreational drug use, mention of prostitution/sex work, and themes of death, loss, sexuality, and alienation
Age Recommendation: 14 and up

Directed by: Lillian Castillo

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Plus these additional benefits:

• Complimentary shuttle bus service to/from downtown Arlington Heights
• Complimentary wired and wireless internet access
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary coffee station in the lobby between 6:00 am and 10:00 am

ABOUT THE SHOW
In a now-abandoned theme park not so long ago, six teenagers hurtled to their death on the roller coaster The Cyclone. Now, those teens are back from the afterlife, with all of their unlived dreams, potential, hopes, and fears in tow. They grapple with the lives they led on Earth and the choices they made – all except a mysterious and headless girl named Jane Doe, who has no memory of her past. As instructed by a fortune-telling machine named The Amazing Karnak, the teens need to decide who amongst them will receive the gift of returning to their life. As they fight to be the one to return, they realize that life’s ups and downs, tragedies and victories, love and loss are all just part of the ride.

You know the voice. You’ve streamed the album. Now, experience the artist behind the phenomenon live on our stage.

We are thrilled to bring Emily Rohm and the Jane Doe Traveling Show to Metropolis on Wednesday, September 30th at 7:30 pm.

Emily, best known for originating the role of Jane Doe in the US premiere of the cult-classic musical Ride the Cyclone, is bringing her “acrobatic vocals” and genre-bending style to Arlington Heights for one night only.

Expect an unforgettable journey featuring:

• Songs from her 2021 solo album, Traveling Show.
• Classic show tunes reimagined.
• The Ride the Cyclone hits you know and love.

Accompanied by a live band featuring some of Chicago’s finest musicians, this is a night for any fan of bold, theatrical, and storytelling-driven music.

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