Porchlight's Fund Raiser, A Musical Battle Royal, Set for 11/15

Porchlight Music Theatre, American Musicals. Chicago Style, announces the return of their unique fundraiser, By Popular Demand, Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in The Thrust Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. The event, first held in fall 2010, pitches musical theater stars against each other in a musical battle royal with a new twist this round - teams. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are available online at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by calling Porchlight at 773.325.9884.
By Popular Demand begins with "Act 1," three teams of some of the best music theatre talent Chicago has to offer, including multiple Porchlight Music Theatre alums, artistic associates and special guests, going head to head in a sing-off. The teams choose songs randomly as well as have one song they have previously rehearsed as a team. During "Intermission," audience members vote with their dollars for their favorite team to see who will appear in "Act II." The team who raises the most money moves on to "Act II." The audience favorites, former teammates, now are competitors as they perform against each other to see who will be the ultimate victor!

Competitors include Jeremy Rill (Porchlight's Candide, Writer's Theatre She Loves Me), Christin Boulette (Porchlight's Candide, Wonderful Life, King and I), Sarah Hayes (Porchlight's Ragtime, Sweeney Todd, Wonderful Life, Sunday in the Park, Candide), Jennifer Tjepkema, Lina Kernan (Porchlight's Ragtime, Company, Goodman's Ain't Misbehavin'), Kate Garassino (Jeff Nominee-Porchlight's King and I), Elizabeth Lanza (Jeff Nominee-Porchlight's Meet John Doe) and many more.

ABOUT PORCHLIGHT THEATRE
Porchlight Music Theatre, American Musicals. Chicago Style., nationally recognized for developing innovative new works, reimagining classic productions and showcasing musical theater's rising stars, began its 17th Season as Chicago's leader of music theatre productions with the audience and critically acclaimed Putting It Together. By uniting the arts of music, drama, dance and design Porchlight Music Theatre transforms stories into thrilling, passionate and relevant events, which affect the lives of artists and audiences alike. With the recent addition of new Artistic Director Michael Weber and a 2011-2012 season that includes Sondheim, a Chicago premiere and an international sensation, Porchlight's status as Chicago's music theatre will continue and grow. Porchlight's rich history includes the staging of 49 shows with five world premieres, among them, The Teapot Scandals, its first work developed through "Off the Porch," Porchlight's new works program, as well as seven Chicago premieres. The company has received a total of 40 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations resulting in 11 Jeff Awards.

This year, Porchlight introduced the first annual Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre, named in honor of the beloved actor and presented it to L. Walter Stearns in recognition of his 14 years as artistic director of the company.
FUTURE PORCHLIGHT PRODUCTIONS:

A Catered Affair
Music and Lyrics by John Bucchino
Book by Harvey Fierstein
February 17 - April 1, 2012
Nick Bowling, director
Doug Peck, music director
Press Opening: Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Stage773, 1225 W Belmont Ave

tick, tick...BOOM!
Music, Lyrics and Book by Jonathan Larson
April 27 - June 10, 2012
Adam Pelty, director
Diana Lawrence, music director
Press Opening: Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Stage773, 1225 W Belmont Ave
By Popular Demand, Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in The Thrust Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are available online at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by calling Porchlight at 773.325.9884.

 

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