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In a special arrangement with L.A. Theatre Works, Porchlight will host the first revised and updated version of this 1970s cult classic based on the legendary book by Studs Terkel. With a cast of twenty Working is a rousing musical for anyone who has ever punched a clock, a cow or a supervisor-or wanted to.
News About Working at Porchlight Music Theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre's First Executive Director Jeannie Lukow to Depart
April 09, 2024Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the departure of its first executive director Jeannie Lukow at the end of the 2023-2024 season this August.
American Blues Theater Launches The Commons Series With UHURU
January 16, 2024American Blues Theater launches The Commons, a new, monthly community event initiative, with a reading of Gloria Majule’s Uhuru, directed by Ensemble Member Manny Buckley.
Porchlight Young Professionals Host Their Inaugural Special Event: BROADWAY OPEN MIC at The Understudy
October 13, 2023Porchlight Music Theatre’s Porchlight Young Professionals has announced its fall fundraiser, Broadway Open Mic, a live karaoke special event during Porchlight’s Cole Porter Festival: A Celebration of the Man and his Music, Friday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at The Understudy Coffee and Books.
Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
October 04, 2023Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.
Bayless Family Foundation Opens 2023 Stepping Stone Grant For Chicago Theaters
September 27, 2023The Bayless Family Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Stepping Stone Grant for Chicago theaters.
Porchlight Music Theatre's 29th Season Subscriptions On Sale Tuesday, September 26
September 25, 2023Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 29th season this past Friday at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen.
ANYTHING GOES, The Cole Porter Festival & More Set for Porchlight Music Theatre 29th Season
September 11, 2023Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has unveiled its 29th season. The new season launches with The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music. Learn more details about the season!
Production Team Set for 55th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards at Drury Lane Theatre
September 07, 2023Get the inside scoop on the production team for the 55th Anniversary Equity Jeff Awards at Drury Lane Theatre. Discover who will be in charge of the award-winning artistic and musical direction for this exciting event.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces New Members Of Its Board Of Directors
August 24, 2023Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, Todd Arp and Brandon John Harrington.
Porchlight Music Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Porchlight Music Theatre is at 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL.
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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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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All The Best From Frank and Liza
Borelli's (5/18 - 5/18) | |
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Act of God
Raue Center For The Arts (8/2 - 8/25) | |
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Godspell - 2012 Revival
Beverly Theatre Guild Chicago (5/3 - 5/5) | |
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Women Beware Women
Blue In The Right Way (4/17 - 5/12) | |
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson
Goodman Theatre in the Albert (4/13 - 5/12) | |
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Hot Clown Sex
Newport Theater (4/12 - 5/10)
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