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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.

Photos: CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight was held on Monday, May 12 at the House of Blues Chicago. Learn more about the company and see photos from the event here!

Photos: Music Theater Works 2025 Producers Gala: LUCK BE A LADY Sets New Fundraising Record
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

Music Theater Works’ annual gala, the Producers Gala, Luck Be a Lady was held Saturday, April 5, at the Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave. See photos from the event.

10th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE to Return to Chicago in May at Evanston SPACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, will return with the 10th annual Belting for Life in May. This year's milestone event has a new home at Evanston SPACE. Learn how to attend.

PURE IMAGINATION Comes to The Beautiful City Project in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of PURE IMAGINATION, a delicious evening of delectable treats - both musically and culinarily. Learn more about the performance here!

Missy Wise Vanderzee to Bring LET'S GO GIRLS! THE CONCERT at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

Get your tickets for a night of toe-tappin', knee-slappin', hootin' and hollerin' as 'Let's Go Girls The Concert' returns to Chicago at The Den Theatre. Learn more.

Porchlight Reveals Dancers and Young Performers for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the young performers and dancers who will be joining its previously unveiled slate of Porchlight favorites and special guests at its annual fundraising concert. Learn more!

Porchlight Music Theatre Reveals Cast for CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight’s 30th anniversary, Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight.

Photos & Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Drury Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Drury Lane Theatre is presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth. Get a first look at photos and video here! 

Drury Lane Theatre Presents BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Beginning January 29
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a heartwarming journey through Carole King's inspirational life story, where her music shines as a beacon of hope and personal growth, playing January 29 – March 23, 2025.

Paramount Theatre Reveals Cast For Midwest Premiere Of Disney's FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Paramount Theatre announced the cast for the regional premiere of Disney's FROZEN, featuring a lineup of seasoned performers. The production is set to bring the beloved story to life on stage in its midwest premiere.

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.

Photos: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024

Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!

Paramount Theatre Goes THE FULL MONTY To Launch Its 13th Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

Paramount Theatre kicks off its 13th Broadway Series with THE FULL MONTY, a musical about blue-collar steelworkers turned male strippers, running from August 21 to October 6.

Photos: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

Check out production photos for Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences's DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for Porchlight's Free Summer Music Series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its free summer music series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, bringing musical theatre performances to various Chicago neighborhoods.

Video: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by Joshua Wright - May 8, 2024

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom with her husband and songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, and how she went on to become one of the most successful singers, songwriters and musicians in contemporary music history. 

Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

Not so far away is Paramount Theatre’s 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, with two wins, plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Paramount will pull out all the stops in this season-finale jukebox musical celebration of one our most beloved music icons ever. See photos from the production!