Porchlight’s Free Neighborhood Concert Series Returns this Summer of 2022!
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free concert series Broadway in your Backyard, July 19 – September 6, as part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, supported by the Mayor’s Office and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Broadway in your Backyard is directed by Michael Weber+ and music directed by Justin Akira Kono+. This 60-minute concert includes Chicago performers singing favorite songs and hidden gems from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals. Broadway in your Backyard is suitable for all ages and audiences are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the outdoor concerts.
For more information, visit PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.
2022 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 19 at 6 PM
Wicker Park – 1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, July 26 at 6 PM
Unity Park – 2636 N. Kimball Ave, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6 PM
Portage Park – 4100 N. Long Ave, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6 PM
Munroe Park – 2617 W. 105th St, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 6 PM
Washington Square Park – 901 N. Clark St, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 6 PM
Park No. 534 – 1300 S. St. Louis Ave, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6 PM
Gill Park – 825 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6 PM
Ellis Park – 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago
FREE and open to the public
*Note: Performances, performers and dates subject to change.
DIRECTOR
Michael Weber+
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Justin Akira Kono+
Pronoun key: +(he/him/his); *(she/her/hers); ^(they/them/theirs), =(any with respect)
This event is part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks.