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CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER To Play Final Performance In April; National Tour To Begin Later This Year
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Conversations with Mother, the new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will play its final performance on Monday, April 21.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Appoints Tamara Kangas Erickson as New President And Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The Board of Directors of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced the appointment of Tamara Kangas Erickson as its new President and Artistic Director. 

Photos: CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER Starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Conversations with Mother, a new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will officially open this weekend. Check out all new photos here!

Cast Set for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for its ICONS Gala Celebrating Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the event!

Raúl Esparza Is 2024 ICON Award Recipient At Porchlight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that multi-award winner and star of stage, screen and television Raúl Esparza is the 2024 ICON Award recipient.

Tickets Now On Sale for Porchlight's 2024 ICONS Gala Celebrating its 30 Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre will present the return of its annual fundraising gala, the ICONS Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Sean Allan Krill And Kathy Voytko To Star In PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, January 13 – February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center.

Porchlight Music Theatre's 29th Season Subscriptions On Sale Tuesday, September 26
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 29th season this past Friday at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen.

ANYTHING GOES, The Cole Porter Festival & More Set for Porchlight Music Theatre 29th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has unveiled its 29th season. The new season launches with The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music. Learn more details about the season!

Porchlight Reveals Slate of Scene Changers to be Honored at PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the 2023 Scene Changers who will be honored at Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces New Members Of Its Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, Todd Arp and Brandon John Harrington.

Porchlight Names Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram as Honorary Co-Chairs for PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023

Learn about the exciting announcement of honorary co-chairs, Broadway veterans Felicia P. Fields and Kenny Ingram, and the talented cast for Porchlight's production of PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN. Don't miss this star-studded celebration of a legendary performer.

Tickets now on sale for PORCHLIGHT ICONS: CELEBRATING BEN VEREEN AND PAUL LISNEK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announces Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Tickets on Sale for Porchlight's ICONS GALA Honoring Ben Vereen and Paul Lisnek
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announced last night at Chicago Sings Broadway Pop that the 2023 ICONS Gala, Porchlight’s signature fundraising event, will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago at Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St.

Porchlight Music Theatre Welcomes New Members To Its Board Of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2023

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre, currently presenting Cabaret, now extended through March 19 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors, Joshua R. Goderis, Joseph Higgins, Kenny Ingram and Amy Jaine Wielunski. 

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Honors Donna McKechnie at ICONS Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre was joined by nearly 200 people to launch its 28th season, honor the 2022 ICON Award recipient, one of Broadway’s foremost singing and dancing leading ladies, Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie,  present The Luminary Award to Dan Ratner and The Genevieve and Daniel Ratner Foundation and raise funds for its artistic and educational programs. Check out photos!

Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues to Host Porchlight Music Theatre's ICONS GALA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

Cortney Hall and Matthew Rodrigues of “Chicago Today” on NBC5 will be hosting Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre fundraising event, the ICONS Gala. The ICONS Gala, chaired by Joe Higgins and Scott Hoesman, will be Friday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.

Donna McKechnie Announced as Porchlight Music Theatre 2022 ICON Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has announced this year’s recipient of the ICON Award is one of Broadway’s foremost singing and dancing leading ladies, Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie.