Theater in Chicago doesn’t end when summer begins.
Filled with 60 minutes of songs from many favorite popular musicals we enjoyed the kickoff of Porchlight Theatre’s Broadway in Your Backyard earlier this month at Berger Park in Edgewater. There’s still time to catch future performances through July and August.
July 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. – Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. The day also features Kids’ Day activities and treats for children under 12, while supplies last. It is sponsored by Porchlight Young Professionals Associate Board Picnic and includes tasty bites, refreshing drinks and show-stopping performances.
July 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. – Washington Square Park, 901 N. Clark St. For details visit PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
Windy City Winds is also offering free summer performances of Broadway melodies: July 23, 7 pm – North Center Town Square, Lincoln & Damen and July 26, 3 pm – Washington Square Park, Clark & Delaware.
Music from featured musicals include. “The Lion King,” “The Sound of Music,” “Hamilton,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “West Side Story,” ” A Chorus Line,” ” Wicked “….and more.
There is still plenty of summer left and a number of good musicals between now and the end of August.
“A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum” at Skokie Theatre.
“A Color Purple” at Goodman Theater.
“Always Something There” at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast a the Cadillac.
MJ featuring music of Michael Jackson at Nederlander Theatre.
And three special repeat performances of “Forever Plaid” plus a 95th birthday celebration of Stephen Sondheim both at Skokie Theatre.
Check the various theater websites for tickets and specific details.
Compiled by Reno Lovison