Support

Help Chicago Sing Louder.

Porchlight Music Theatre isn’t just producing shows. We’re cultivating artists, opening doors, and amplifying voices that define this city. Your gift fuels bold productions, education programs, and access initiatives that bring the full power of music theatre to audiences across Chicago.

There are many ways to stand behind our work, and stand with Chicago’s artists, audiences, and future. Please explore the various ways to support Porchlight Music Theatre below:

WAYS TO GIVE:

• Annual Fund – Fuel the work happening right now.

• Monthly Giving – Sustain the rhythm of Chicago theatre.

• Gifts of Stock – Make a tax-smart investment in Chicago’s cultural future.

• Matching Gifts – Double your impact at no extra cost.

• Honor & Memorial Gifts – Celebrate a legacy and share the spotlight.

• Planned Giving – Support the future of Chicago theatre – for generation
• Special Funds & Artist Support – Invest directly in the people who make it happen.

Plan your legacy.

When you include Porchlight Music Theatre in your estate plans, you’re doing more than making a gift. You’re ensuring Chicago’s stories keep being sung. You’re investing in artists not yet discovered, in students not yet inspired, and in audiences not yet seated.

Through a planned gift, you help secure the future of Porchlight’s productions, education programs, and community impact so that what you love about Porchlight lives on, long after today’s curtain call.

Download the Bequest Notification Form

Welcome to the Director’s Circle

Supporters who make a legacy commitment to Porchlight are recognized as members of the Director’s Circle – a group of visionary Chicagoans who believe that great music theatre isn’t just experienced, it’s sustained.

Ways To Make Your Impact
Planned giving is flexible. You can choose the approach that works best for your goals, your family, and your legacy.

• Specific Gift: Leave a defined asset or dollar amount to support Porchlight’s future.

• Percentage Gift: Designate a percentage of your estate to Porchlight, ensuring your support grows alongside your legacy

• Residual Gift: After your loved ones are provided for, direct a portion of your remaining estate to sustain Chicago’s music theatre for generations to come.

Why Planned Giving Matters

• Flexible by Design – Your gift can be updated or changed as your circumstances evolve.
• Purposeful – You can direct your support to the areas of Porchlight that matter most to you—or trust us to use it where the need is greatest.
• Tax-Advantaged – Many legacy gifts offer meaningful financial benefits for you and your family.
• Enduring Impact – Your generosity ensures that future audiences, artists, and students experience the same inspiration you’ve found at Porchlight.

This is how a city builds its culture.

Chicago’s artistic legacy didn’t happen by accident. It was built—piece by piece—by people who believed in what comes next.

This is your opportunity to be one of them.

Leave a legacy. Shape the future.
Keep the spotlight on Chicago.

ALREADY INCLUDED PORCHLIGHT?

If you’ve named Porchlight in your estate plans, we’d love to celebrate your commitment and welcome you into the Director’s Circle.

Please complete a Bequest Notification Form and return it to:

Porchlight Music Theatre
Attention: Development, Director’s Circle
4200 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639

THE ICONS GALA
Where Chicago Celebrates Its Legends

Porchlight’s ICONS Gala isn’t just a fundraiser, it’s one of the defining events in Chicago theatre.

Each year, we honor an artist whose work has left a lasting mark on American music theatre—visionaries who have shaped the industry and inspired generations. Past ICONS include legends like Raul Esparza, Joel Grey, Hal Prince, Donna McKechnie, Elaine Stritch, Leslie Uggams, and the incomparable Chita Rivera.

This is where Chicago comes together, to celebrate artistry, elevate excellence, and invest in what’s next.

Save the Date: Fall 2026

CHICAGO SINGS
One Night. One Stage. All Chicago.

Chicago Sings isn’t just a concert, it’s a celebration of the city’s extraordinary musical talent.

Each year, Porchlight brings together Chicago’s leading performers, rising stars, and creative voices for a one-night-only event that reimagines the songs we love through the unmistakable energy and artistry of this city.

This is where Chicago shows up to perform, to connect, and to experience music theatre at its most immediate and electric.

It’s bold. It’s collaborative. It’s uniquely Chicago.

Save the Date: Spring 2027

IN-KIND EVENT SPONSORS
Power the Experience. Elevate the Night.

In-kind sponsors help bring every detail to life. We partner with businesses and supporters across Chicago to create an unforgettable evening. Opportunities include:

• Wine Sponsor – Curate the evening with red, white, and sparkling selections
• Printing Sponsor – Bring the event to life through beautifully produced invitations and materials
• Floral Sponsor – Design the atmosphere with stunning arrangements throughout the venue
• Swag-Bag Sponsor – Place your brand directly into the hands of every guest

Each partnership is tailored, offering meaningful recognition and visibility aligned with your brand and philanthropic goals.

For more information on becoming an in-kind sponsor, please email development@porchlightmusictheatre.org

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Porchlight Music Theatre is a driving force in Chicago’s cultural landscape, developing new work, elevating artists, and bringing the power of music theatre to audiences across the city.

A partnership with Porchlight is more than sponsorship.
It’s a statement about who you are as a company and what you stand for.

WHY PARTNER WITH PORCHLIGHT

Chicago is a city that shows up—for its artists, its neighborhoods, and its stories.

When you partner with Porchlight, you’re investing in:

• Award-winning artistic work that reflects the energy and diversity of Chicago
• Education programs that ignite creativity in young people across the city
• Access initiatives that ensure music theatre is available to all communities

This is how companies demonstrate civic leadership—by strengthening the cultural institutions that define their city.

WHAT YOUR PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS

A Porchlight partnership connects your organization to a respected Chicago arts brand known for innovation, excellence, and impact.

Together, we create opportunities that support your business goals while advancing our mission.

Your benefits may include:

• Brand Visibility – Align your name with one of Chicago’s leading arts organizations
• Client Engagement – Entertain and connect with clients through exclusive theatre experiences
• Employee Experience – Offer meaningful cultural access and engagement opportunities at every level of your organization
• Community Impact – Demonstrate your company’s commitment to Chicago’s artistic and civic life

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a range of customizable opportunities designed to align with your priorities:

• Production Sponsorship – Support the work onstage and receive recognition tied directly to the art
• Education & Community Programs – Invest in the next generation of Chicago artists and audiences
• Special Events – Sponsor signature events like the ICONS Gala or Chicago Sings
• Access Initiatives – Expand who gets to experience live theatre in Chicago

Every partnership is built collaboratively—ensuring meaningful impact for Porchlight and measurable value for your organization.

A PARTNERSHIP BUILT FOR YOUR GOALS

No two companies are the same—and neither are our partnerships. We work with you to design a package that reflects your:

• Philanthropic priorities
• Brand positioning goals
• Client development strategy
• Employee engagement vision

Together, we create a partnership that is visible, valuable, and rooted in Chicago.

LET’S START THE CONVERSATION

To explore corporate partnership opportunities, contact: development@porchlightmusictheatre.org

The Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board (PYP) is an ensemble of young professionals who share a passion for advancing music theatre in Chicago as well as the innovative and transformative art happening at Porchlight.

PYP inspires the next generation of Porchlight’s theatre patrons and serves as ambassadors through fundraising, event planning and committee involvement.

PYP Members receive exclusive behind-the-scenes access, enjoy a variety of networking opportunities  with arts enthusiasts, and receive invitations to exciting events, as well as being instrumental in the growth of Chicago’s Home for Music Theatre.

Join the Porchlight Young Professionals! If you are a Chicago area young professional, aged 21-40, looking for a unique and fun way to network with other young professionals, join our new and dynamic group!

APPLY TODAY  SUPPORT PYP  SPONSOR A PYP EVENT