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Porchlight Music Theatre

Four people stand close together on stage, singing with expressive faces. They wear vintage-style clothing. A map is visible on a screen behind them, and another person sits in the background, partially in shadow.

by Dennis Polkow | February 18, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre Celebrates Irish American Saga in Sorrow & Song What makes “Irish” work is that no matter how sad things may get, there is always an aura of celebration in the production.

by Amanda Finn | April 9, 2025

Titanique C’est Magnifique: A Review of “Titanique” at Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre

A photo of three actors posing in front of a black background.

by Todd Hieggelke | February 3, 2025

Stage Top 5: February/March 2025

by Noel Schecter | January 27, 2025

Living in a Fun House Maze: A Review of “Fun Home” at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Sharon Hoyer | September 11, 2024

Bigger and Better: A Preview of “Chicago Live!” at Navy Pier

The cast of "Anthing Goes" on stage in a dancing formation with star Meghan Murphy at center with arms up.

by Mary Wisniewski | January 23, 2024

Feels Like Heaven: A Review of “Anything Goes” at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | January 3, 2024

Stage Top 5: January 2024

by Tristan Bruns | May 15, 2023

We’re On Our Way! A Review of “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” by Porchlight Music Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | April 28, 2023

Stage Top 5: May 2023

by Amanda Finn | January 24, 2023

Are We Still Naive? A Review of Cabaret at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Dennis Polkow | November 7, 2022

Without Who? A Review of Rent at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Ted C. Fishman | May 6, 2022

Gothic Glamor: A Review of “Spring Awakening” at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Ted C. Fishman | February 17, 2022

A Tin Pan Alley Songfest: A Review of Blues in the Night at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Brian Hieggelke | January 25, 2022

Stage Top 5: February 2022

by Newcity | January 7, 2022

Players 50 2022: The Music Makers

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