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Review: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 31, 2025

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s FUN HOME is a musical journey in sketches through the memories of Alison Bechdel. Based on the graphic memoir of the same name — and so called because the Bechdel family business was a funeral home — Porchlight director Stephen Schellhardt’s production brings each scene sharply to life. 

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!

Photos: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, now playing through March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out photos here!

FUN HOME: BEHIND THE SHOW BACKSTORY to be Presented at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre will present Fun Home: Behind the Show Backstory with Artistic Director Michael Weber in December. Learn more about the program and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

The Beautiful City Project's October cabaret, THAT’S WHAT SHE SANG, was held at the picturesque Den Theatre, the evening featured an all-femme cast, singing comedy songs from the musical theatre canon. Check out photos from the event. 

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Cast For NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.

Cast Set for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG All-Femme Cabaret at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

The Beautiful City Project revealed the cast for THAT'S WHAT SHE SANG, an all-femme cabaret at The Den Theatre. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: First Look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 28, 2024

Get a first look at 1776, winner of multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, at Marriot Theatre. The production opens on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30pm and runs through October 13, 2024 at Marriott Theatre. 

Photos: 1776 at the Marriot Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

Check out a first look at 1776 at Marriott Theatre in the photos here!

1776 Hits The Marriot Theatre Stage This Election Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Experience the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 at the Marriott Theatre this election season. Follow the compelling story of America's founding fathers as they debate and sign the Declaration of Independence.

9th Annual BELTING FOR LIFE Benefit Concert to Take Place at Mercury Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Join the 9th annual BELTING FOR LIFE benefit concert, presented by Jeff Award-winning director and HIV+ activist Christopher Pazdernik, supporting the AIDS Foundation Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

2024 Winners Revealed For The Non-Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards have revealed the recipients for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season. Learn more about the full list of winners here!

Cast Set For CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP II at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop II,  its annual fundraising concert, Monday, April 15, at the House of Blues Chicago.

Michael and Mona Heath to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor arts philanthropists Michael and Mona Heath at the 50th Anniversary Non-Equity Awards celebration.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Music Theater Works
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

Music Theater Works officially opened its first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The musical is now playing through March 31.  Check out photos from opening night here!

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Music Theater Works
by Zac Thriffiley - Mar 10, 2024

The semi-improvised, fourth-wall-breaking musical now receives a delightful production at Music Theater Works that's heavy on humor if occasionally light on heart. It runs through March 31 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2024

Music Theater Works’ first production of its 2024 season, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is now playing through March 31. See photos from the production!

50th Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony Reveals Production Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

At the milestone 50th Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 100 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored. Learn more about the ceremony!

Kokandy Productions, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre & More Nominated for 2023 Jeff Awards- See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season.