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Porchlight Music Theatre Adds Third Performance Of PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT FOLLIES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a third performance, Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m., of its Porchlight in Concert production of Follies. Learn more about the show here!

Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Stephen Wallem will join the cast of its Porchlight in Concert production of FOLLIES this spring. The staged concert will take place over two performances at the Studebaker Theater and features Broadway veterans and Chicago favorites.

Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Chicago theatre veteran and TV favorite Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of the Porchlight in Concert production of Follies as “Buddy Plummer.” The cast also features Anthony Rapp and more.

See Hank Azaria, Edie Falco & More in 52nd Street Project's FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE SCRUMPTIOUS PLAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

Stream the final Playmaking production of 2023 by The 52nd Street Project, featuring performances by Hank Azaria, Raul Castillo, Edie Falco, and more. Watch the imaginative work of young playwrights from the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood come to life in Food for Thought: The Scrumptious Plays.

Photos: Inside the 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit With Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 15, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club hosted its 2023 Fall Benefit on Monday, November 13. The evening began at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) with an advance screening of the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists ahead of its November 21 premiere on ALL ARTS.

Photos: See Jim Parsons, Rose Byrne, Zachary Quinto & More at GREY HOUSE Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - May 31, 2023

See photos of stars arriving on the red carpet for opening night of Grey House!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of LIFE OF PI
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 31, 2023

Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel Life of Pi opened last night, Thursday, March 30, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for PICTURES FROM HOME Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 10, 2023

Check out red carpet photos from opening night of Pictures From Home, starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker, and Danny Burstein!

SWEENEY TODD's Jacqueline Petroccia Takes Over Instagram!
by HaleyJane Rose - Jul 20, 2022

The Muny is presenting Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barbler of Fleet Street through July 22! Stop by our Instagram story all day for as Jacqueline Petroccia takes the social media reigns for an exclusive look backstage. 

Photos/Video: First Look At Carmen Cusack and Ben Davis In SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by Grace Cutler - Jul 17, 2022

Get a first look at the opening night of The Muny's production of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which runs July 16 - 22, 2022. Check out the photos and video here!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal For The Muny's SWEENEY TODD Starring Ben Davis and Carmen Cusack
by Alan Henry - Jul 15, 2022

Get a first look at the cast of The Muny's production of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which runs July 16 - 22, 2022, in rehearsals.

Full Cast Announced Joining Ben Davis and Carmen Cusack in The Muny's SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, July 16 – 22, 2022. 

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Announces 2022 Season With Feinsteins At Hotel Carmichael
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced its 2022 ATI LIVE at Feinstein's presents….lineup as they continue their second year of partnership with Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel IN.   

Julia Murney, Cathy Rigby & More to Take Part in Academy of the Arts Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2022

​​​​​​​Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway's biggest shows.

Stream THE SANTA HAT Starring Ed Asner, Michael Urie & Gregory Jbara, Shoshana Bean's SING YOUR HALLELUJAH & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2020

Broadway On Demand will present even more shows perfect for the holidays, including the reading of a new play, The Santa Hat, starring seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner, two-time Drama Desk Award winner Michael Urie, Tony and Drama Desk Award winner Gregory Jbara, and much more!

Ed Asner, Lucie Arnaz & Levi Kreis Lead THE SANTA HAT On Broadway On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2020

Ed Asner, Lucie Arnaz, and Levi Kreis will lead an all star cast of performers - national, regional and local – donating their time and talent for first and only world wide virtual reading of a new holiday script, “The Santa Hat.” 

VIDEO: Sarah Paulson, Rosie O'Donnell and More Open up During The Creative Coalition Fantasy Talk Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020

Edie Falco, Jim Gaffigan, Rosie O’Donnell, Zachary Levi, Sarah Paulson, and Bob Saget sat down with people living with cancer for The Creative Coalition’s Fantasy Talk Show, a one-night-only special charity event that brought together patients living with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, with their favorite celebrities. 

Photo Flash: Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of The World Premiere of PIPE DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020

Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the world premiere of Pipe Dream today, October 22nd with a look back at the original 1955 production, and the 2012 Encores! production.

Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre held PorchlightPalooza, a three-day virtual festival Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23,  in lieu of its cancelled March 23 ICONS GALA.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHTPALOOZA, a Three-Day Virtual Festival Featuring Joel Grey and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced a new three-day celebration and fundraiser in honor of its 25th Anniversary, PorchlightPalooza, Friday, Aug. 21 - Sunday, Aug. 23, which will include performances from Chicago's best talents, an exclusive interview hosted by legendary newsman Bill Kurtis with the 2020 ICON Award recipient Joel Grey and more.