Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. "Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs" (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of 'outsiders' battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging...and the realization that there is still "lots of good in the world."

The Second City's 114th Mainstage Revue delivers a high-energy night of sketch and improv, led by a fearless ensemble who bring outrageous characters, show-stopping musical numbers, and audience-driven moments to life - making every performance feel alive and ever-changing. Smart, sharp, and ridiculously funny, the show transforms the chaos of everyday life into something shared, cathartic, and unapologetically hilarious.

Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built fresh each night and shaped by the people in the room, every performance is different from the last. Funny, fast, and wildly unpredictable, it’s a chance to escape reality and enjoy a night of laughter. Come be part of the comedy magic.

Inspired by both historical and current neuroscience research, the show takes you on an intimate and immersive journey inside how we see and create our worlds. Peer behind the curtain of the physical realm as you move through a series of rooms with your guide, where you’ll participate in thought-provoking experiences—and marvel at the wonders of your mind.

Olivia is a former soccer player still recovering from a career-ending injury. Her girlfriend, Natalie, is stuck in a job she's not passionate about, caught between finding her own happiness and caring for Olivia's. Meanwhile, Natalie's roommate Clay is trying to take the next step in his life - towards a new promotion, away from a past relationship, and into his own power. As all three maneuver through the ever-present reality of Olivia's injury, they find escape however they can.

We're off to see the Wizard! Click your heels three times and join The Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Dorothy…and Toto too, as they follow the yellow brick road in search of their heart’s desires. For the first time on Metropolis’ Main Stage, L. Frank Baum’s tale comes to life in this extraordinary story of heart, friendship, courage, and belonging. This adaptation contains all of the Oscar-winning songs from the movie, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard.” No matter how far our journey takes us, there is no place like home. Bring your entire family over the rainbow to the “merry old land of Metropolis” and experience the excitement, enchantment, and exuberance of this timeless tale again…or for the very first time.

Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

yo ho. charts the journey of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two pirates aboard a campy, sexually charged ship facing immediate threat from the crown. Equal parts historical fantasy and introspective sexual and gender exploration, this play is a deeply emotional reimaging and reminder of queer history.