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Lincoln Square’s Meghan Murphy Stars in “Anything Goes"

The 90th Anniversary Production of Cole Porter's Musical Comedy is Directed by Michael Weber

Meghan Murphy stars as “Reno Sweeney” in Porchlight Music Theatre’s launch of its 29th season with Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” directed by Porchight’s Artistic Director Michael Weber, choreographer by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, previews begin January 13 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St

Chicago will get a kick out of this 90th anniversary production of Cole Porter’s smash-hit musical comedy, Anything Goes starring the Chicago-based international sensation Meghan Murphy as “Reno Sweeney.” Launching Porchlight Music Theatre’s 29th season, this legendary toe-tapping voyage across the Atlantic is filled with laughs, romance and intrigue. Porter’s iconic score includes a shipload of tunes that built the Great American Songbook including "Anything Goes,” “Friendship,” "You're the Top" and "I Get a Kick Out of You.”

Anything Goes is the centerpiece of Chicago’s Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music, the recently launched live and digital, multi-partnered festival commemorating the career of one of America's greatest composers and songwriters.

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The regular performance schedule is Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Open caption performances are Saturday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. with post-show discussions immediately following the performances on Friday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Subscriptions are currently available with single tickets starting at $20 and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 773.777.9884 or by visiting PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

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