Porchlight Music Theatre has appointed Jenna Deja as its interim executive director as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Deja takes over from Jeannie Lukow, who has served in that role for a decade. With over 25 years of experience in the arts sector, including leadership roles in various prominent organizations, Deja is poised to guide Porchlight as it continues to innovate and engage the community through live performances and educational programs. The theatre is renowned for its bold reimagining of classic musicals and commitment to emerging talent in Chicago.
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Porchlight Music Theatre Local Beneficiary of HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE
August 26, 2020 Porchlight Music Theatre has announced it is the local Chicago beneficiary for the live streamed broadcast of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone - Live from Florence, Italy on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. CDT from Teatro della Pergola.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 2020 - 2021 Season Update
June 24, 2020 Porchlight Music Theatre announced today that its 2020 - 2021 season has been postponed to 2021 - 2022. Due to the unknowns that currently exist concerning the pandemic and reopening guidelines, Porchlight will be moving its scheduled 2020 - 2021 season productions to the 2021 - 2022 season.
What's Streaming In Chicago This Month
June 12, 2020 Learn more about all the streaming offerings, podcasts, classes, and more streaming from Chicago arts orgs this month.:
A Red Orchid Theatre And Porchlight Music Theatre Team Up To Present WAR OF THE WELL(e)S
June 12, 2020 A Red Orchid Theatre and Porchlight Music Theatre announce the collaboration WAR OF THE WELL(e)S, an audio drama adaptation of the stage play written by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber and directed by A Red Orchid Ensemble Member Lawrence Grimm.
88 Chicago Theatres Come Together to Support Fellow Artists
May 05, 2020 The Chicago theater community is banding together to raise funds for The Chicago Theatre Workers Relief Fund, a League of Chicago Theatres initiative that directly assists theatre workers who have lost work as a result of COVID-19 and are facing financial uncertainty.
Steven Dietz's LONELY PLANET To Kick Off 'Pride In Place' Online Reading Series
April 29, 2020 Pride Films and Plays today announced five more live online readings of LGBTQ-themed plays, following its enthusiastically received April 14th reading of Terrence McNally's MOTHERS AND SONS.Chicago Performing Arts Groups Offer Virtual Programming
April 28, 2020 With performing arts venues temporarily shutting their doors due to the health crisis, many theaters are bringing their content online!
Porchlight Music Theatre Launches New Free Virtual Series Celebrating Stephen Sondheim
April 22, 2020 Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th Anniversary season continues with a new free virtual series a?oeSondheim @ 90 Roundtablea?? with host Michael Weber, debuting Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. CST on Porchlight's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PorchlightMusicTheatre.
CHICAGO OFFSTAGE! Live Virtual Benefit Concert to Air 4/19
April 14, 2020 Join WGN-TV's a?oeAround Towna?? correspondent Ana Belaval and a star-studded line-up of more than 20 top Chicago stage performers for Chicago Offstage! Live at Home, a virtual streaming event debuting live on Season of Concern's new YouTube channel (https://tinyurl.com/soctube) on Sunday, April 19, at 6 p.m. CST.
Music Theater Works Presents MAMMA MIA!; Creative Team Announced
March 27, 2020 Music Theater Works presents MAMMA MIA! at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, June 6, through June 14, 2020.
Theatre Postponements And Cancellations Announced For Chicago-Area Theatres
March 15, 2020 Chicago area theatres have announced the cancellation or postponement of upcoming productions.
Porchlight Music Theatre Postpones ICONS Gala Honoring Joel Grey Until Further Notice
March 13, 2020 Porchlight Music Theatre announced today that its 25th Anniversary ICONS Gala honoring Broadway legend Joel Grey scheduled for Monday, March 23, at the Ritz-Carlton, 160 E. Pearson St. has been postponed.
Porchlight Music Theatre Postpones ICONS Gala Honoring Joel Grey Until Further Notice
March 12, 2020 Porchlight Music Theatre announced today that its 25th Anniversary ICONS Gala honoring Broadway legend Joel Grey scheduled for Monday, March 23, at the Ritz-Carlton, 160 E. Pearson St. has been postponed.
LEGALLY BLONDE, ASSASSINS and More Announced for Porchlight Music Theatre's 2020 - 2021 Season
March 10, 2020 Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 26th season that includes the 2020 - 2021 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Porchlight's Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits return to the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street with its annual fundraising concert Chicago Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber launching the season taking place at the Museum of Contemporary Arts, 220. E. Chicago Ave.
All-Female Creative Team To Bring Drury Lane's STEEL MAGNOLIAS To Life This Summer
March 05, 2020 Drury Lane Theatre announces Johanna McKenzie Miller will direct its production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. Bringing this story of female strength and friendship to life alongside McKenzie Miller is an all-female creative team, including Angela Weber Miller (Scenic Design), Jessica Pabst (Costume Design), Lindsay Lyddan (Lighting Design), Sarah Ramos (Sound Design), Emily Young (Wig Design), and Cassy Schillo (Properties Design).Porchlight Music Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
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