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Johnny Rodgers Joins Farewell Tribute Series to Davenport's Skokie Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway veteran, and recording artist Johnny Rodgers has just been announced as part of the lineup to Skokie Theatre's weekend long tribute to the former cabaret nightclub Remembering Davenport's.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals to Celebrate The Art of Cabaret at Upcoming Gala
by Gillian Blum - Sep 20, 2025

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals is hosting the group's 27th annual gala on October 9 at the Arts Club of Chicago, which is set to feature several performances.
BLACKLISTED: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear is Coming to Sherwood Recital Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

A one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie is coming to Columbia College Chicago’s Sherwood Recital Hall.
REMEMBERING DAVENPORT’S Will Celebrate the Beloved Cabaret Venue With Four Special Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

Chicago’s cabaret community will gather October 3–5 at Skokie Theatre for Remembering Davenport’s, a four-concert celebration of the beloved cabaret and piano bar that closed in April 2025.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Reveals Upcoming Musical Mondays Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Once again, CCP will present three unforgettable Musical Mondays of entertainment at Rhapsody Theater. Each show is themed. Two highlight great American songwriters and the third showcases songs about the world’s great cities. Learn more!
2024 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

For the 26th year, Chicago’s premier Cabaret organization wishes to invite all members, friends and cabaret lovers to the Annual Gala, which will be held on October 20th at the Epiphany Center for the Arts.  
Stage Set For North American Première Of WENDY AND PETER PAN At The Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

The Stratford Festival has announced the North American premiere of WENDY AND PETER PAN, bringing a fresh adaptation of the classic tale to the stage.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Announces Musical Mondays Concert Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Chicago Cabaret Professionals has announced their 2024 schedule for “Musical Mondays”— with three unique Monday evening cabaret concerts showcasing the talents of more than 40 cabaret artists. Learn more about the series here!
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Will Present A Tribute Concert To Cole Porter
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

As a celebration and a tribute to the acclaimed composer and songwriter Cole Porter, Chicago Cabaret Professionals will present a “LET'S MISBEHAVE — the Wit and Genius of Cole Porter' in March. Learn more about the performance here!
Photos: SPEAK LOW: THE MUSIC OF KURT WEILL at Rose Theater Opens Cabaret Convention
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 18, 2023

Last night at Rose Theater The Mabel Mercer Foundation kicked off the 34th Annual Cabaret Convention and Broadway World photographer Conor Weiss was in the house.
Davenport's Cabaret to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With All Star Line Up In November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Wicker Park's Davenport's Cabaret celebrates 25th anniversary with all-star lineup in November. Experience live music, comedy, and cabaret in Chicago's premier venue. Don't miss Broadway star Karen Mason and other top talent. Visit DavenportsPianoBar.com for tickets and more info.
Feature: Cabaret And Concert Community Mourns Ralph Lampkin
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 10, 2023

On June 24th, the industry lost a beloved and most interesting member of the family, and Marilyn Lester remembers her friend for Broadway World.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Annual Gala Presents Cabaret Awards and Celebrates Live Performance
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals 2022 Annual Gala, held on October 17 at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago, showcased the diversity, resilience and artistry of the Chicago cabaret community that includes singers, musicians, directors, producers and fans. 
Lineup Announced for Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

The annual Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala is one of the most celebrated cabaret events of the year — and this year’s gala, scheduled for Monday, October 17, will feature over 25 local and national cabaret artists performing songs from the Great American Songbook as well as jazz, blues, and pop tunes. 
Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael Announced At Ravinia This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022

​​​​​​​Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael make their debut at Ravinia, with their brand new, critically acclaimed show, 'Re-Imagine The Beatles.' The award-winning Chicago-based concert artists explore the songs and the inside stories of the The Fab Four, the most phenomenal music group in history. They are joined by percussionist, Irwin Berkowitz.
Ravinia Festival Announces 2022 Summer Lineup Featuring YOURS, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Ravinia Festival has announced its complete 2022 summer lineup, offering 50 artist debuts and more than 100 concerts, including the annual summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) with Chief Conductor Marin Alsop.
Spring Cabaret Announced At The Old Town School Of Folk Music
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2022

This Spring, Chicago Cabaret Professionals is presenting two unique concerts — Musical Mondays — that showcase the talents of more than 25 local cabaret artists. The all-ages concerts will be at Szold Hall, Old Town School of Folk Music, in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. 
PIANO BAR LIVE! Celebrates The Chicago Scene This Tuesday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021

Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) will stream this Tuesday, March 2 at 7:15 pm ET, celebrating Chicago piano bar and cabaret, co-hosted by Scott Barbarinoand Russ Goeltenbodt, with guests Mark and Ann Burnell, Karen Mason, Michael McAssey, Beckie Menzie, Judy and Bernie Rice, and Carolyn Wehner.
BWW Feature: New York City Cabaret Convention Goes Virtual With Four Nights Of Entertainment
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 8, 2020

KT Sullivan vows to keep The Cabaret Convention alive and evolving with the first ever Virtual presentation and a diverse lineup of artists well-known and humble.
Piano Bar Live! Continues Live-Streaming On June 16
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2020

Piano man Michael McAssey hosts Piano Bar Live! Tuesday, June 16th at 7:15 pm ET, following New York City's 7 O'Clock Cheer. This week's guests will be Sal Viviano, Liz Larsen, Phyllis Pastore, Mark Hartman, Beckie Menzie, Yvette Monique Clark and our weekly mystery guest!

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