Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Interview: Jason Graae: IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at The Gardenia Supper Club
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 12, 2025
Jason Graae (pronounced 'grah'or 'graw', but not 'gray' is an established American musical theater actor, best known for his musical theater performances but with a varied career spanning Broadway, opera, television and film. He has won four Bistro Awards, two Ovation Awards, two New York Nightlife Awards, the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.
Interview: Anything Goes at THE BENNETT & BARTON SONG SALON at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 9, 2024
Elena Bennett and Fred Barton will perform from their vast repertoire encompassing Hollywood, Broadway, and the Golden Age of swing. They’ll be joined, as always, by some of New York’s brightest stars who typically drop in to hear the show, and contribute to it with some songs of their own. The next show is this Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Host Final Musical Monday With Tribute to Artists of the Century
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024
The third and final installment of Musical Mondays, titled “A CENTURY OF SONG: 100 Years of Singers & Songwriters” will be held on July 15. The Musical Mondays series of concerts was first launched by Chicago Cabaret Professionals in 2008 and, over the years, the events have explored historical topics, musical genres, the works of great artists, and social themes.
Celia Berk Will Reprise A DREAM AND A SONG at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024
Following a sold-out debut at Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms in December, Award-winning vocalist Celia Berk will reprise A DREAM AND A SONG: The Musical Stories of Elizabeth Sullivan in a Mother’s Day performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on May 12, 2024 at 2PM.
Natalie Douglas Releases New Single 'Begin the Beguine'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2023
The new single from celebrated chanteuse Natalie Douglas – the vivacious big band arrangement of the Cole Porter classic “Begin the Beguine” – available via streaming and digital download.
Award Winning Vocalist Celia Berk Releases Holiday EP
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023
Award-winning vocalist Celia Berk releases her Holiday EP, 'Holiday Spirit: 3 Songs of Joy, Wonder and Hope.' The album includes three songs recorded during the pandemic and is available for streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify.