ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

Dates: (9/25/2013 )

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PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

Chicago 2814 N Lincoln Ave
CHICAGO,IL 60657

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A legendary cult show, this wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional musical satire points ahead to Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking work in the 1970's even as it keeps a foot firmly rooted in the musical theatre's "golden age."

An absurdist fantasy by Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE tells the story of a corrupt mayoress who fakes a miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town (through the resulting pilgrim trade) and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurse out to expose the fraud and the easy-going doctor determined to enjoy the chaos it brings. In the end, the show delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society-but not before aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way!

With its circus-like atmosphere, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE features plenty of memorable, lovably cartoonish roles of all sizes. The dazzling, melodic Broadway-style score overflows with the youthful energy of experimentation, consisting of one showstopper after another, including two extensive ballets which provide opportunities for some inspired choreography.

Authors

Arthur Laurents
Stephen Sondheim

PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Where is PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE located?

PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE is at Chicago 2814 N Lincoln Ave, CHICAGO, IL.

What is the history of PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE ?

Porchlight Music Theatre is the award-winning center for music theatre in Chicago. Through live performance, youth education and community outreach we impact thousands of lives each season, bringing the magic of musicals to our theatre home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in the city’s Gold Coast and to neighborhoods across the city. Porchlight has built a national reputation for boldly reimagining classic musicals, supporting new works and young performers, and showcasing Chicago’s most notable music theatre artists, all through the intimate and powerful theatrical lens of the “Chicago Style.” Now in our 27th season, our quarter-century production history includes more than 70 mainstage works with 15 Chicago premieres and five world premieres. Porchlight’s commitment to the past, present and future of music theatre led the company to develop the Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway program series, both quickly becoming audience favorites.

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