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Kayla Boye's SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY is Coming to Porchlight Music Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story, written by and starring Kayla Boye, directed by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Linda Madonia.

DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs. Kasha Davis as Edna Turnblad in its production of HAIRSPRAY. The production will take place in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Kasha Davis will star as “Edna Turnblad” in its upcoming production of Hairspray, directed by Keely Vasquez, choreographed by Reneisha Jenkins and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Porchlight Music Theatre Unveils Casting For Porchlight In Concert FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre will stage a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies, featuring a cast led by Michelle Duffy, Alexander Gemignani, Angela Ingersoll, and Anthony Rapp.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee.

Music Theater Works Reveals Cast And Creative Team For ANNIE At North Shore Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Music Theater Works will close its 2025 season with a new production of Annie, running December 18, 2025 through January 4, 2026, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Leslie Uggams at its ICONS Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre launched its 31st season with the ICONS GALA: Celebrating Leslie Uggams,  Sunday, Sept. 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place. See photos here!

Cast Announced for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025

Music Theater Works has announce the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2025 season, Godspell, sponsored by the Whirled Peas Foundation and presented in partnership with Curt’s Café, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, October 23 - November 16.

Cast and Crew Set for for GODSPELL at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2025 season, Godspell. See who is starring and learn more here!

Leslie Uggams to be Celebrated at Porchlight Music Theatre's 2025 ICONS GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed that multi-award winner Leslie Uggams is the 2025 ICON Award recipient and will attend the signature fundraising event. Learn more!

SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY Comes to 59E59 Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

'Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story' will be presented by KB Productions at 59E59 Theaters as part of the 2025 East to Edinburgh Festival. The production is written by and stars Kayla Boye and is directed by Michael Weber.

Porchlight Music Theatre's Free Summer Concert Series, BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, Returns Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, which will take place next month. Learn more here!

Porchlight to Host Invited Rehearsal of Kayla Boye's SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre, as part of its new work developmental series, Off The Porch, will host an invited rehearsal of Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story, written by and starring Kayla Boye. Learn more!

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.

Porchlight Music Theatre's TITANIQUE Extended By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced that the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE, featuring an all-Chicago cast, is now playing and has been extended by popular demand.

Photo: GUYS AND DOLLS At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

Music Theater Works kicks off its 2025 season with Guys and Dolls, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 6 - 30, 2025. See photos from the production.

Cast and Creative Team Set For GUYS AND DOLLS at Music Theater Works
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the first production of its 2025 season, Guys and Dolls, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Cast and Creative Team Set for GUYS AND DOLLS at Music Theatre Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed the cast and creative team for the first production of its 2025 season, Guys and Dolls, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Single Tickets for Music Theater Works' 2025 Season to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Music Theater Works has revealed that single tickets for its 2025 season of productions at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 12 p.m. Learn more about this season's productions.

Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out opening night photos here!