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Photos: Music Theater Works' Hosts PRODUCERS GALA ALL THAT JAZZ
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Music Theater Works’ annual gala, the Producers Gala, All that Jazz. was held Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m., at the Kenilworth Club at 410 Kenilworth Avenue. See photos from the event.

The Beautiful City Project Will Host March Cabaret CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its interactive March cabaret, CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. With over 30 performers coming ready with 3 60-second cuts of songs, the audience will choose which of the 3 songs it wants to hear throughout the night.

The Beautiful City Project's CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE to be Presented in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024

The Beautiful City Project has revealed the cast of its interactive March cabaret. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Music Theater Works' BRIGADOON
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

Check out opening night photos from Music Theater Works’ production of Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon here!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2023

Discover the magic of BRIGADOON at Music Theater Works with exclusive photos and video footage. Step into the enchanting world of this beloved musical and get a sneak peek of the captivating performances and stunning visuals. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the timeless story brought to life on stage.

Photos: The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT, Honoring A Year's Worth Of Charities & Non-Profits
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2023

The Beautiful City Project's OSCAR NIGHT was an evening of songs that have won the coveted award of 'Best Song' at the Oscars, and paid tribute to the numerous organizations that TBCP have raised funds an awareness for over the past year. Hosted by Stephen Schellhardt & Devin DeSantis, the show featured performances across a span of 9 decades, and included top Chicago musical theatre talent, a 12-piece orchestra, and 12-person choir.

Music Theater Works Reveals Cast and Creative Team For BRIGADOON
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for its fourth production in the 2023 season, Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, October 19 – November 12. 

Photos: A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, The Beautiful City Project's Fundraising Party For Season Of Concern
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

The Beautiful City Project held it's Holiday fundraising event A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Season of Concern, on Friday, December 19th at Floating World Gallery.

Video: First Look at Musical Theater Works' WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Robert Diamond - Dec 20, 2022

Get a first look at video from Music Theater Works production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, now playing through January 1, 2023, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.

Photos: First Look At Music Theater Works' IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens Tonight At The North Shore Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

Music Theater Works presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, now playing through January 1, 2023, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. See photos from the production.

A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, A Holiday Party Featuring An All-star Cast, to Raise Funds And Awareness For Season Of Concern
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of it's Holiday fundraising event A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Season of Concern, an incredible Chicago organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater practitioners.

Music Theater Works Celebrates The Season With IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022

Music Theater Works, currently presenting Camelot, now through November 13 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, has announced the cast and creative team for Irving Berlin's White Christmas in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, December 15, 2022 - January 1, 2023.

Theo Ubique Builds A Beautiful City With Inspired Take On The Classic GODSPELL
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre closes its 2021-2022 season with GODSPELL, the Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak beloved and timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love, based on the Gospel of St. Matthew.

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre's BLUES IN THE NIGHT Extended Through March 20
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2022

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that its latest mainstage production, the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, is now extended through March 20 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

Porchlight Shares Free And Premium Events In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2020

Tickets for each of the online events are available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org. Links are available for viewing 72 hours after purchase.  Porchlight also announces the return of the popular series celebrating the 90th birthday of Stephen Sondheim, Sondheim@90 Roundtable with Michael Weber. The series returns Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. CST with a discussion on Road Show with guests Deanna Dunagan, Chris Jones and Michael Mahler.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, November 6- with Laura Osnes, Next On Stage and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2020

Today (November 6) in live streaming: Laura Osnes visits Backstage Live, we reveal the Next On Stage Top 3, and so much more!

Photo Flash: Porchlight's Latest NEW FACES SING BROADWAY Begins Streaming This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre announces its newest virtual offering, the first online production of its New Faces Sing Broadway series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1987, hosted by Larry Adams, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and with music direction and arrangements by David Fiorello. 

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1987
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its newest virtual offering, the first online production of its New Faces Sing Broadway series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1987, hosted by Larry Adams, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and with music direction and arrangements by David Fiorello.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Fall 2020 Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its schedule for fall 2020, offering a variety of free and pay-to-view options for virtual experiences.

Music Theater Works Presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2019

As the bells of Notre Dame's cathedral sound in 15th-century Paris, Quasimodo--a captive bell-ringer--escaped his captor to join the Feast of Fools, and is rejected by every reveler except one.