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Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success! (Sep 9, 2020)
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHTPALOOZA, a Three-Day Virtual Festival Featuring Joel Grey and More (Aug 5, 2020)
Photo Flash: Porchlight Kicks Off Season With CHICAGO SINGS (Aug 20, 2019)
Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success! (Sep 9, 2020)
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces PORCHLIGHTPALOOZA, a Three-Day Virtual Festival Featuring Joel Grey and More (Aug 5, 2020)
Photo Flash: Porchlight Kicks Off Season With CHICAGO SINGS (Aug 20, 2019)
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LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Will Get Regional Premiere at Chicago Theatre Workshop
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2017
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Porchlight Music Theatre's PorchlightPalooza Was A Success!
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 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
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.
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.
Photo Flash: Porchlight Kicks Off Season With CHICAGO SINGS
Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th anniversary season began with the 14th Annual Chicago Sings concert: Chicago Sings 25 Years of Porchlight, Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., at The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by David Fiorello and a band featuring Kelsey Boltz, Cara Hartz, John McCreary, Greg Strauss, Celeste Park and Jake Saleh.
Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th anniversary season began with the 14th Annual Chicago Sings concert: Chicago Sings 25 Years of Porchlight, Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., at The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by David Fiorello and a band featuring Kelsey Boltz, Cara Hartz, John McCreary, Greg Strauss, Celeste Park and Jake Saleh.
Porchlight Music Theatre Begins 25th Season With CHICAGO SINGS
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the 14th Annual Chicago Sings concert: Chicago Sings 25 Years of Porchlight, Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., at The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by David Fiorello. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour and light appetizers. Performances, awards ceremony and paddle raising begins at 7 p.m. in the Edlis Neeson Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $125 at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling 773.777.9884. Tickets at the door will be $150. The event has reserved seating and supports Porchlight Music Theatre's educational and artistic programming.
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the 14th Annual Chicago Sings concert: Chicago Sings 25 Years of Porchlight, Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., at The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave, directed by Christopher Pazdernik and Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by David Fiorello. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour and light appetizers. Performances, awards ceremony and paddle raising begins at 7 p.m. in the Edlis Neeson Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $125 at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling 773.777.9884. Tickets at the door will be $150. The event has reserved seating and supports Porchlight Music Theatre's educational and artistic programming.
Chicago Theatre Workshop Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
Chicago Theatre Workshop (CTW) with permission from authors, Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts will present a one-night only LGBTQ performance of their long running off-Broadway hit musical, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" as a benefit for the company.
Chicago Theatre Workshop (CTW) with permission from authors, Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts will present a one-night only LGBTQ performance of their long running off-Broadway hit musical, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" as a benefit for the company.
Photo Flash: First Look at LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE at Chicago Theatre Workshop
Chicago Theatre Workshop, in association with Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is proud to announce the regional premiere of Little Miss Sunshine, May 11 - June 4, at The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway. Little Miss Sunshine, music and lyrics by William Finn and book by James Lapine, is directed and choreographed by Maggie Portman and music directed by Nick Sula. Opening Night is Sunday, May 14, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Chicago Theatre Workshop, in association with Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is proud to announce the regional premiere of Little Miss Sunshine, May 11 - June 4, at The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway. Little Miss Sunshine, music and lyrics by William Finn and book by James Lapine, is directed and choreographed by Maggie Portman and music directed by Nick Sula. Opening Night is Sunday, May 14, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Chicago Theatre Workshop presents Regional Premiere of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
Chicago Theatre Workshop, in association with Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is proud to announce the regional premiere of Little Miss Sunshine, May 11 - June 4, at The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway. Little Miss Sunshine, music and lyrics by James Lapine and book by William Finn, is directed and choreographed by Maggie Portman and music directed by Nick Sula. Previews are Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. Opening Night is Sunday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for previews and $32.50 - $42.50 for the regular run. Tickets are on sale now at www.chicagotheatreworkshop.org or by calling 773.999.9541.
Chicago Theatre Workshop, in association with Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is proud to announce the regional premiere of Little Miss Sunshine, May 11 - June 4, at The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway. Little Miss Sunshine, music and lyrics by James Lapine and book by William Finn, is directed and choreographed by Maggie Portman and music directed by Nick Sula. Previews are Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. Opening Night is Sunday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for previews and $32.50 - $42.50 for the regular run. Tickets are on sale now at www.chicagotheatreworkshop.org or by calling 773.999.9541.
Chicago Theatre Workshop Announces Cast and Production Team for LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
Chicago Theatre Workshop, in association with Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is proud to announce the regional premiere of Little Miss Sunshine, May 11 - June 4, at The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway. Little Miss Sunshine, music and lyrics by James Lapine and book by William Finn, is directed and choreographed by Maggie Portman and music directed by Nick Sula.
Chicago Theatre Workshop, in association with Fletcher Jones Volkswagen, is proud to announce the regional premiere of Little Miss Sunshine, May 11 - June 4, at The Edge Theatre, 5451 N. Broadway. Little Miss Sunshine, music and lyrics by James Lapine and book by William Finn, is directed and choreographed by Maggie Portman and music directed by Nick Sula.
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Will Get Regional Premiere at Chicago Theatre Workshop
From the Tony Award-winning team of James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) comes a musical comedy about one modern family's unexpected route to brighter days. Based on the Academy Award-winning film by Michael Arndt. Chicago Theatre Workshop will be the first company in the US to present the show since its off-Broadway run at Second Stage Theater.
From the Tony Award-winning team of James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) comes a musical comedy about one modern family's unexpected route to brighter days. Based on the Academy Award-winning film by Michael Arndt. Chicago Theatre Workshop will be the first company in the US to present the show since its off-Broadway run at Second Stage Theater.
Transgressive Theatre-Opera to Present A CHEKHOV TRIO
Transgressive Theatre-Opera presents a glimpse into the funny and passionate life and art of one of the world's greatest playwrights with A CHEKHOV TRIO, made up of composer Dominick Argento's The Boor and A Few Words about Chekhov, and the Midwest premiere of Richard Wargo's The Seduction Of A Lady. The Boor is based on Chekhov's play of the same name, A Few Words about Chekhov intertwines Chekhov's love letter to his wife Olga with sections of the journal she wrote after his death, and The Seduction of a Lady takes its text from Neil Simon's play, The Good Doctor, based on Chekhov's short stories. A CHEKHOV TRIO is directed by Aaron Hunt, with music direction by Sarah Jenks and John D. Cockerill, and will play June 10, 11 and 12, 2016 at The Piccolo Theatre at 600 Main Street in Evanston. Tickets are currently available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2548992 or by calling (800) 838-3006. The performances are Friday, June 10 at 7:30, Saturday, June 11 at 7:30, and Sunday, June 12 at 2:00.
Transgressive Theatre-Opera presents a glimpse into the funny and passionate life and art of one of the world's greatest playwrights with A CHEKHOV TRIO, made up of composer Dominick Argento's The Boor and A Few Words about Chekhov, and the Midwest premiere of Richard Wargo's The Seduction Of A Lady. The Boor is based on Chekhov's play of the same name, A Few Words about Chekhov intertwines Chekhov's love letter to his wife Olga with sections of the journal she wrote after his death, and The Seduction of a Lady takes its text from Neil Simon's play, The Good Doctor, based on Chekhov's short stories. A CHEKHOV TRIO is directed by Aaron Hunt, with music direction by Sarah Jenks and John D. Cockerill, and will play June 10, 11 and 12, 2016 at The Piccolo Theatre at 600 Main Street in Evanston. Tickets are currently available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2548992 or by calling (800) 838-3006. The performances are Friday, June 10 at 7:30, Saturday, June 11 at 7:30, and Sunday, June 12 at 2:00.
Howard Brown Benefit Concert Returns to Uptown Underground, 5/16
?Jeff Award-nominee and HIV+ director/producer Christopher Pazdernik returns with the second annual Chris' Birthday Belt-Fest, a benefit concert for Howard Brown Health on Monday, May 16, 8:00 PM at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway, Chicago. Featuring award-winning musical theater performers from across Chicago, the evening will be co-music directed by Dustin Struhall and Jeff Award-winner Aaron Benham. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 773-867-1946 or visiting uptownunderground.net.
?Jeff Award-nominee and HIV+ director/producer Christopher Pazdernik returns with the second annual Chris' Birthday Belt-Fest, a benefit concert for Howard Brown Health on Monday, May 16, 8:00 PM at Uptown Underground, 4707 N. Broadway, Chicago. Featuring award-winning musical theater performers from across Chicago, the evening will be co-music directed by Dustin Struhall and Jeff Award-winner Aaron Benham. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 773-867-1946 or visiting uptownunderground.net.
Howard Brown Health Center Benefit Concert Set for The Cab at Stage 773, 5/10
Option Up!, the acclaimed musical theater cabaret and talk-show, celebrates co-host Christopher Pazdernik's birthday with Chris' Birthday Belt-Fest, a concert to benefit Howard Brown Health Center on Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 in The Cab at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago. Featuring award-winning musical theater performers from across Chicago, the evening will be music directed by co-host Aaron Benham. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 773.327.5252 or by visiting www.stage773.com
Option Up!, the acclaimed musical theater cabaret and talk-show, celebrates co-host Christopher Pazdernik's birthday with Chris' Birthday Belt-Fest, a concert to benefit Howard Brown Health Center on Sunday, May 10 at 7:30 in The Cab at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago. Featuring award-winning musical theater performers from across Chicago, the evening will be music directed by co-host Aaron Benham. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 773.327.5252 or by visiting www.stage773.com
Un-Type Cast Plays Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 10/3-24
Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 28th, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Pinkalicious' extends, 'Un-Type Cast' prepares, 'Xanadu' replaces 'Promises, Promises,' 'The Andrews Brothers' jukeboxes the night away, an 'Evita' with full orchestra and more....
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Pinkalicious' extends, 'Un-Type Cast' prepares, 'Xanadu' replaces 'Promises, Promises,' 'The Andrews Brothers' jukeboxes the night away, an 'Evita' with full orchestra and more....
Un-Type Cast Held At Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
Re-discover both new and classic musical theater numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast, a cabaret show performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
Re-discover both new and classic musical theater numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast, a cabaret show performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
Un-Type Cast Plays Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 10/3-24
Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
Un-Type Cast Plays Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 10/3-24
Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
Re-discover both new and classic musical theatre numbers as they are turned upside down in Un-Type Cast: A Broadway Backwards Cabaret, performed at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret from October 3-24, 2011. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
'it’s an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz' Extends at Davenport's Thru June 14
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM, it was announced from the stage at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret on Sunday night. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM, it was announced from the stage at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret on Sunday night. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz Extends at Davenport's 6/6, 6/14
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
'it’s an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz' Extends at Davenport's June 6 & 14
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM, it was announced from the stage at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret on Sunday night. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
it's an art: the songs of Stephen Schwartz will add 2 performances June 6 & 14 at 8 PM, it was announced from the stage at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret on Sunday night. Reservations can be placed at www.davenportspianobar.com.
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