Events

A day of theater, food, and friends is on the agenda! Enjoy a self-pay lunch at one of the many excellent Arlington Heights restaurants near the theater. Afterwards we will meet at the Metropolis for the performance. About the Show: When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a captivating love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig writes to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress in New York City, but the expanding war threatens to separate them permanently. This energetic, heartwarming comedy is infused with nostalgic nods to the era’s music, theater, and literature. Inspired by the true, WWII-era courtship of his parents, Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig fills Dear Jack, Dear Louise with romance, history and charm. Transportation by Park District bus leaving from and returning to the Community Center. Moderate walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is July 1 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.