William Pullinsi, the founder of Candlelight and inventor of dinner theater, dies at 86
- Posted on May 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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William Pullinsi, the founder of Candlelight and inventor of dinner theater, dies at 86
His Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Summit launched the careers of some of Chicago’s most notable talents and shaped theater here and nationwide.
