Broadway in your Backyard

FREE

Select dates July 6 – September 19

Directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber
Music Directed by Linda Madonia

Porchlight’s FREE concert series held in parks throughout Chicago returns this summer! Pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair and settle in with friends and family for a non-stop 60-minute concert right in your neighborhood. Broadway in your Backyard is sponsored by Chicago Free For All Fund (series) and features a cast of Chicago and PMT stage veterans Tafadzwa Diener, Nik Kmiecik, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Bethany Thomas.

Now in its sixth year, this free to the public summer series has become one of Porchlight’s most popular offerings with thousands of people filling the lawn to bask in the show tune hits of the best loved Broadway and Hollywood musicals.

And you don’t have to attend just one! Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chair or blanket and make it a Broadway summer with the stars.

NEXT PERFORMANCES

Monday, July 13 at 6:30PM
Berger Park, Waterfront Cafe (6205 N. Sheridan Rd.)
This appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming.

Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30PM
Washington Square Park (901 N. Clark St.)
This appearance also includes a performance from PMTeens, Porchlight’s teen performers enrolled in its summer education programming and Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board hosting a “Picnic With PYP” at the performance. “Picnic With PYP,” additional details to be announced.

Saturday, Sept. 19 at 12:30PM
Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.)
Porchlight Music Theatre presents its popular Broadway in your Backyard program of family-friendly showtunes as it joins more than 110 artists and organizations for Navy Pier’s the annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community.

PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES

Monday, July 6 at 6:30PM
Northcenter Town Square (4100 N. Damen Ave.)
This appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts.

Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30PM
Welles Park (2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.)
This appearance also includes a performance from students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Additionally, audiences may join Porchlight’s Education as they host a “Kids’ Day” at Welles Park with activities and treats for children, while supplies last.

Thank you to Broadway in your Backyard partial sponsor: