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Renowned performer Ben Vereen joins the Artistic Advisory Board of Porchlight Music Theatre. Learn more about this exciting addition and Vereen's recent ICON Award recognition.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Davenport's serves up the holidays, Theo Ubique's January Cabaret Series, Kevin Cole on the Marvin Hamlisch PBS special, the Muellers make the 'Post,' BET announced rep, and a listing of Chicago shows to catch this week, plus the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards and more!

Producers, Eugene Dizon and Cory Goodrich have recorded a new holiday album of music SEASON OF CAROLS which features over one hundred Chicago theatre artists, singers and musicians. This new holiday CD was produced to raise funds for Season of Concern, which supports Chicago artists in need. SEASON OF CAROLS is now available for sale at www.seasonofcarols.com and will be kicked-off with a special concert tonight, December 3 at 7:30pm at Mercury Theater Chicago.

Producers, Eugene Dizon and Cory Goodrich have recorded a new holiday album of music SEASON OF CAROLS which features over one hundred Chicago theatre artists, singers and musicians. This new holiday CD was produced to raise funds for Season of Concern, which supports Chicago artists in need. SEASON OF CAROLS is now available for sale at www.seasonofcarols.com and will be kicked-off with a special concert on Monday, December 3 at 7:30pm at Mercury Theater Chicago.

Spring comes to Millennium Park with Chicago-based actress and singer McKinley Carter in the finalCabaret with a View concert of the season on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. on the enclosed stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Titled Spring Forward/Fall Back, the evening will feature music inspired by the renewal and possibility of springtime.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Bring It On,' season announcements from Broadway In Chicago, Porchlight and Paramount, Idina and Kristin tour dates, Andrew Lloyd Webber in movie theaters and more....

Spring comes to Millennium Park with Chicago-based actress and singer McKinley Carter in the finalCabaret with a View concert of the season on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. on the enclosed stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Titled Spring Forward/Fall Back, the evening will feature music inspired by the renewal and possibility of springtime.

One of Chicago's most beloved musical duos and concert artists, the award-winning Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael present their new musical offering Isn't It Iconic?.

? Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael celebrate their 10th anniversary as one of Chicago's most beloved musical duos with That 60's Show. Marking the 50th anniversary of the decade that forever revolutionized popular music, Menzie and Michael's new show will feature songs by many of that era's favorite performers including The Beatles, The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Petula Clark and many more performed in the duo's award winning style.

? Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael celebrate their 10th anniversary as one of Chicago's most beloved musical duos with That 60's Show. Marking the 50th anniversary of the decade that forever revolutionized popular music, Menzie and Michael's new show will feature songs by many of that era's favorite performers including The Beatles, The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Petula Clark and many more performed in the duo's award winning style.

? Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael celebrate their 10th anniversary as one of Chicago's most beloved musical duos with That 60's Show. Marking the 50th anniversary of the decade that forever revolutionized popular music, Menzie and Michael's new show will feature songs by many of that era's favorite performers including The Beatles, The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Petula Clark and many more performed in the duo's award winning style.

Nobody does the holidays quite like Foiled Again. This year (their 9th annual) will be no exception. You'll see why many audience members consider this to be a part of their holiday tradition.

Nobody does the holidays quite like Foiled Again. This year (their 9th annual) will be no exception. You'll see why many audience members consider this to be a part of their holiday tradition.

'If they don't know who the hell I am by now,' the evening's star deadpans to the Metropolitan Room staff member who asks if she has any press releases to distribute, 'they can just cut open my neck and count the rings.'

It is back by popular demand for a third season, beginning with a sold-out second anniversary celebration on Monday, September 14!

It is back by popular demand for a third season, beginning with a sold-out second anniversary celebration on Monday, September 14!

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

Petterino's, (151 N. Dearborn St.), located in the heart of the theater district, presents the highly-acclaimed 'Petterino's Monday Night Live' every Monday evening. The sophisticated, fun environment for established and emerging singers to showcase their talent and nightspot for Chicagoans and tourists to experience true cabaret is co-hosted by Chicago's very own entertainment guru, Denise McGowan and cabaret artist and musician extraordinaire, Beckie Menzie.

One of Chicago's favorite duos, After Dark Award Winners Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, celebrate the songs of the Great White Way in their new show Broadway, Our Way. Both Broadway enthusiasts, the show will feature music from classic musicals such as West Side Story, South Pacific and Carousel to the more recent Chicago and Wicked. But don't expect to hear the songs as they were in the original shows. Beckie and Tom will sing Broadway their way!

One of Chicago's favorite duos, After Dark Award Winners Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, celebrate the songs of the Great White Way in their new show Broadway, Our Way. Both Broadway enthusiasts, the show will feature music from classic musicals such as West Side Story, South Pacific and Carousel to the more recent Chicago and Wicked. But don't expect to hear the songs as they were in the original shows. Beckie and Tom will sing Broadway their way!