Denise Tomasello Stars In Tribute To Another Chicago Icon: Mister Kelly's

By: Mar. 15, 2019
Get Access To Every Broadway Story

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click.




Existing user? Just click login.

Denise Tomasello Stars In Tribute To Another Chicago Icon: Mister Kelly's

Chicago entertainment icon Denise Tomasello pays tribute to another Chicago legend- Mister Kelly's. The historic nightclub was the place to see established performing stars such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and omics Woody Allen, Mort Sahl and Bob Newhart, while being the launching pad for upcomers Barbra Streisand and Bette Midler. Hailed as "Chicago's Cabaret Queen" by the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, WGN Radio, Daily Herald and Skyline Newspapers, the legendary Denise Tomasello pays homage to the legendary Chicago night club Mister Kelly's. On Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 5:30pm until 9:30pm, and at its original location - 1028 N. Rush Street, Chicago, (now the famous Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse), will transform and take us back to the era of dinner with live musical entertainment. In Mister Kelly's: The Legend Comes Alive, "the one and only Denise Tomaslello" (Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune) pays homage to the legends before her that made Mister Kelly's an institution for intimate live entertainment - performing the hits of Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Bette Midler. Along with acclaimed jazz pianist Bob Mamet and rising Second City star comedian Kaye Winks, there will also be featured food from the original Kelly's menu: appetizers, Green Goddess Salad, prime steak or fish and dessert.All proceeds of the event will benefit the production of the documentary film, Mister Kelly's Chicago. For further information visit MisterkellysChicago.com or call 619-992-7244.

As with every Denise Tomasello performance, this engagement is already sold-out. However, to accommodate the many fans that couldn't get a ticket, they will be live streaming the entertainment in the bar next to the performance at Gibson's, for people that want to hear the show, watch on monitors, and have a drink (cash bar) and be part of the excitement. There will be no admittance charge for this. Arrival time is after 6:30 for 7:30 showtime.

The recipient of Chicago Cabaret Professional Gold Coast Award and winner of the After Dark Award for "Outstanding Cabaret Performer," Denise Tomasello is, without a doubt, Chicago's most exciting and in demand entertainer. This performance immediately follows her 4th consecutive sold out concerts at the Gold Coast's Drake Hotel Grand Ballroom, where she has the honor of being the first and only entertainer to ever give a concert at the legendary hotel.

She has headlined with show biz icons Don Rickles, Alan King, and Jackie Mason. Mason was so impressed by Tomasello's talent, he demanded that Denise have equal billing alongside his name at The Tropicana/Atlantic City. Mason went on to say "She is an amazing singer and a brilliant comedian. She is so natural onstage. She is the female Dean Martin."

From belting a Broadway show-stopper, to her spine-tingling delivery of an emotional ballad, or her sultry way with a jazz standard, Denise possesses a rare and unique musical versatility, putting her indelible stamp on every song she sings. And the way she engages the audiences with her spontaneous, sharp, quick-witted repartee, Denise makes every performance a unique and special experience. A true original, nothing compares to a performance by the exhilarating Tomasello, who is one of the most talked about and exciting performers around with the Chicago Tribune exclaiming "let's make one thing clear about Densie Tomasello: "She was cabaret before cabaret was cool." Denise Tomasello is a must-see, one of a kind, special performer. Witness first-hand why California's Orange County Register calls Denise and her one-woman concerts "the best show of its kind in the country!" For further information and upcoming solo concerts, please visit DeniseTomasello.com, friend on Facebook or follow on Twitter @CabaretQueen.



Videos