JANUARY 31 – MARCH 15, 2026, AT THE RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Hilarious & Heartwarming Musical about the Irish Experience in America
Directed by David Girolmo with Music Directed by David Fiorello
CHICAGO – Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the next production in its 31st season, The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty McGee with music and lyrics by various artists, directed by David Girolmo and music directed by David Fiorello, January 31 - March 15, 2026 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. The performance schedule includes previews Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 and 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. with the press opening Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Irish … performance schedule is Thursday and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Irish … is included in Porchlight’s 2025 - 2026 subscription series, available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org. Single tickets are reserved seating and are on sale for $24 - $110 at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org or by calling the Porchlight box office at 773.777-9884
