Hobbyist Programming

Porchlight offers a series of informal, social classes for Broadway lovers. Join us for an evening or weekend session to learn choreography and music with industry professionals in a welcoming environment with other musical fans.

Porchlight’s Broadway Choir Popup 

With Dr. Michael McBride, Music Director of TITANIQUE

Join Porchlight and other musical-loving singers for an evening or weekend of singing Broadway’s best ensemble and choral numbers in a welcoming and fun social atmosphere. Led by an industry professional, our Broadway Choir Popups are 90 minutes of enriching, social fun. Come for the tunes, stay for the new friends! No experience required. 

Location: 4200 W. Diversey Ave. South Studio 

Price: $50 for each

“Song of Purple Summer” from Spring Awakening
Mon, April 14 – 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Register for Mon 4/14

“Sunday” from Sunday in the Park with George
Sat, May 10 – 10:00 – 11:30 am

Register for Sat 5/10

“Seize the Day” from Newsies
Mon, Sept. 15 – 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Register for Mon 9/15

“Seasons of Love” from Rent
Sat, Oct. 11 – 10:00 – 11:30 am

Register for Sat 10/11

Porchlight’s Movie Musical Dance Popup

With Britta Schlicht 

Grab a friend or just your dancing shoes and get ready to join the chorus line! We’ll be learning choreography from iconic movie musical numbers and spending 90 minutes of the evening or afternoon centerstage! No experience or special dancewear required. 

Location: 4200 W. Diversey Ave. South Studio 

Price: $50 for each

Hairspray
Thurs, May 22 – 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Register for Thurs 5/22

Mamma Mia! 
Sat, June 21 – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 

Register for Sat 6/21

Chicago 
Thurs, Sept. 25 – 7:00 – 8:30 pm 

Register for Thurs 9/25

Mary Poppins
Sat, Oct. 25 –  10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Register for Sat 10/25

Have ideas for classes you’d like to attend? Please email rebeccah@porchlightmusictheatre.org. We always love to hear what you want to learn about!