Porchlight Music Theatre

Performing ArtsIllinois, United States0-1 Employees

Porchlight Music Theatre, based in Chicago, operates as a not-for-profit company dedicated to musical theatre within the performing arts. In its 22nd season, the organization develops new works, reimagines classic productions, and presents work by established veterans alongside rising stars, delivering intimate and powerful theatre for a diverse audience.

The company has mounted more than 60 productions, including 15 Chicago premieres and five world premieres, and runs the Off the Porch program to incubate next-generation musicals. The School at Porchlight provides training in performance, writing, and appreciation for musical theatre. Its accolades include 11 Black Theatre Alliance nominations with two wins, and 126 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations resulting in 35 Jeff Awards, including three consecutive Best Production recognitions for Sondheim on Sondheim, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and A Class Act. In 2025 the organization announced the ICONS Gala to honor Leslie Uggams at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago.

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