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Porchlight Music Theater Adds Second Performance of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1960
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has added a second New Faces Sing Broadway 1960 performance. Learn more about the New Faces Sing Broadway 1960 and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1960 at Porchlight Music Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the host and roster of new faces for New Faces Sing Broadway 1960 in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BLACK BONE World Premiere to be Presented at Definition Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

Definition Theatre will present the world premiere of Black Bone, a bold new satire by Chicago playwright Tina Fakhrid-Deen and the first full production to emerge from the company’s Amplify Series. Learn more!

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Cast For NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.

Cast Set for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Porchlight Announces The Cast Of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984, April 25 & 26
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the roster of new faces starring in its latest 2022 – 2023 season offering, New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York. New Faces Sing Broadway 1984 takes place Tuesday, April 25.

Honey West to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984 at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre will present New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York.

Porchlight Announces The New Faces In NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951, January 23 And 24
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the cast of New Faces for its latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.

Broadway's David Girolmo to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951 at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.

22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance, and the Black Excellence Awards Committee have announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. The Awards were established in 2002 to honor the outstanding works of art by African Americans in Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Visual Arts and Digital Media.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents The Cast of NEW FACES SING BROADWAY
by Grace Cutler - Jul 23, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast of New Faces for the  final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces The Final Performance in Its 27th Season - New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the final performances of the sixth season of the popular New Faces Sing Broadway series and the conclusion of its 27th season with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971.

Black Ensemble Theater Begins 2022 Season With IT'S JUST LIKE COMING TO CHURCH
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2022

Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor kicks off the 2022 Season of Excellence: The Season of Healings with the world premiere of Jackie Taylor’s It’s Just Like Coming to Church (Welcome to The Church of YOU). The production runs March 12-April 24, 2022. The opening is Sunday, March 20 at 3:00pm.

Black Ensemble to Host SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN Benefit, May 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor announces Jackie Taylor's Soul of A Powerful Woman (Her To Save The World), now in its eighth year. The virtual one-night fundraising event to benefit Black Ensemble Theater will be live on May 23 at 6:00 p.m. on Facebook and Youtube.

LEGENDS OF THE 50s AND 60s: GREATEST HITS to be Presented by Music Theater Works In Illinois
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2021

Music Theater Works will present 'Legends Of The 50s And 60s: Greatest Hits' at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from June 18, 2021 through June 27, 2021 as the first production of the 2021 season.

The African American Arts Alliance & Black Ensemble Theater Present the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2021

This celebration of the philosophy of Dr. King will feature dance, music, spoken word and excerpts from some of Dr. King's most potent speeches with performances by Black Ensemble Theater Artists André Teamer, Dawn Bless, Dwight Neal and a host of others. 

The African American Arts Alliance Announces Honorees of the 2020 Black Excellence Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2020

The African American Arts Alliance (AAAA) will host the 20th annual Black Excellence Awards, an evening celebrating Black artists, Black voices, and Black stories across artistic disciplines, on November 10, 2020 at 7pm. The 2020 virtual celebration will honor selected awardees who have exhibited artistic excellence.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre Presents NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the star of Porchlight's spring production, the Chicago premiere of Disney's Freaky Friday, A New Musical Cory Goodrich as the host of New Faces Sing Broadway NOW, directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller and music directed by Tom Vendafreddo; at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street, Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets to each New Faces are $37 at SPACE and $60 at The Arts Club. The Arts Club performances include a pre-performance cocktail hour starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling the Porchlight Music Theatre box office, 773.777.9884.

Black Ensemble Theater to Open its 2020 Season With the World Premiere of Jackie Taylor's LEGENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2020

Black Ensemble Theater opens its 2020 Season: Season of Change with Legends the Musical: A Civil Rights Movement, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor. Legends the Musical will be performed February 22-April 12, 2020 at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. The press opening is Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm.

Porchlight Music Theatre Has Announced the Host and Cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the star of Porchlight's spring production, the Chicago premiere of Disney's Freaky Friday, A New Musical Cory Goodrich as the host of New Faces Sing Broadway NOW, directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller and music directed by Tom Vendafreddo; at Evanston at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and at The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario Street, Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets to each New Faces are $37 at SPACE and $60 at The Arts Club. The Arts Club performances include a pre-performance cocktail hour starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling the Porchlight Music Theatre box office, 773.777.9884.