One of the Country's most in-demand duos, Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, will perform their new show entitled 'That 60's Show', at the Arthur Newman Theatre on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 2 PM. The show features popular songs from the 1960's with their unique blend of whimsical banter, nostalgic stories, and vocals talent with Beckie on the baby grand piano, and will be their Palm Springs area debut. Tickets for this one show only performance will be sold at the door for $15 cash only at the Arthur Newman Theatre's box office that opens at 1 PM and located in the Joslyn Center at 73750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. For questions please call Les Michaels at 760-325-2731
It was almost over for Over the Rainbow. And Patsy Cline nearly went Crazy before finally agreeing to record her iconic hit. It may be hard to believe, but many of our favorite songs barely avoided oblivion before hitting their musical home runs. Celebrated Chicago cabaret artist, Hilary Ann Feldman debuts her new show, Songs That Almost Got Away, at Davenports Cabaret Room (1383 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL) Today, September 22 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 23 at 7:00pm.
It was almost over for Over the Rainbow. And Patsy Cline nearly went Crazy before finally agreeing to record her iconic hit. It may be hard to believe, but many of our favorite songs barely avoided oblivion before hitting their musical home runs. Celebrated Chicago cabaret artist, Hilary Ann Feldman debuts her new show, Songs That Almost Got Away, at Davenports Cabaret Room (1383 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL) Saturday, September 22 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 23 at 7:00pm.
Porchlight Music Theatre welcomed a sold out crowd at the 13th Annual Chicago Sings concert fundraiser; Chicago Sings The MGM Musicals, held Monday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., at Second City's UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave, direction by Keely Vasquez, music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Beckie Menzie, stage management by Jake Allen Miller and sound design Robert Hornbostel. Monday's event was the company's most successful Chicago Sings to date. Sales from this one-night-only performance benefit Porchlight Music Theatre's youth educational and community outreach programming raising more than $54,000.
Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the 13th Annual Chicago Sings concert; Chicago Sings The MGM Musicals, Monday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m., at Second City's UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave, directed by Keely Vasquez and Artistic Director Michael Weber with music direction by Porchlight Artistic Associate Beckie Menzie.
The Cabaret Room at Drury Lane Theatre announces The Summer Series featuring some of Chicago's top cabaret artists in unforgettable limited engagements at Drury Lane's intimate Cabaret Room. The Summer Series will include performances by Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello (August 3 and 4), Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael (August 17 and 18), and Joan Curto (August 24 and 25). Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings in the Cabaret Room at Drury Lane Theatre located at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
Don't Tell Mama but I'm sure production coordinator Desiree McKim will be telling Live at Lynn producer Jan McArt (who couldn't attend) how the audience was enthralled by Sidney's performance last night.
Come join international TV and music celebrity Jordan von Haslow (Dr. Miami WeTV) and jazz/blues vocalist Jenifer French (The Peggy Lee Legacy) for the happiest holiday show this season, Mistletoe & Martinis!
On November 17, 2017, the Auditorium Theatre and popular Chicago vocalist Joan Curto celebrate the legacies and centennials of vocal icons Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne with Ella & Lena: The Ladies and Their Music, an evening created and directed by Curto.
Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today announced that the popular Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret at Lincoln Center comes to Live at Lynn series will return in January. Five of Manhattan's leading cabaret shows will be presented on Wednesday nights, once a month through May, in Lynn's Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall. Season tickets are available at $150, with individual concert tickets only $40.
Released in October 2017, better is the long-awaited new recording from acclaimed vocalist David Edelfelt. This stunning new collection brings jazz, pop and classical elements to standards, show tunes and inspirational songs made all the more stunning by David's powerful, rich vocals from a voice the Chicago Tribune calls 'a luxuriant instrument.'
On November 17, 2017, the Auditorium Theatre and popular Chicago vocalist Joan Curto celebrate the legacies and centennials of vocal icons Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne with Ella & Lena: The Ladies and Their Music, an evening created and directed by Curto.
Celebrated Chicago vocalist David Edelfelt celebrates the release of his new CD better, with 3 special performances at Davenport's; 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Saturday, October 21 (7pm), Saturday, October 28 (8pm) and Friday, November 3 (8pm). David will be accompanied by Chicago favorite Beckie Menzie on piano. There is a $22 cover charge and two-drink minimum. Due to high demand, reservations are strongly encouraged by calling 773-278-1830 or online at www.DavenportsPianoBar.com.
Petterino's Monday Night Live (MNL), the impromptu musical showcase hosted by Denise McGowan Tracy and Beckie Menzie will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a series of Monday night events beginning on Monday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. Petterino's is located in the heart of the theatre district in Chicago's Loop at 150 N. Dearborn. '
Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today announced that the popular Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret at Lincoln Center comes to Live at Lynn series will return Jan. 17. Five of Manhattan's leading cabaret shows will be presented Wednesday nights in Lynn's Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall. Season tickets are available at $150, with individual concert tickets only $40.
The Omaha Community Playhouse will present Girls Like Us: The Music of Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell as its summer show June 15 - 25, 2017 in the Howard Drew Theatre. Girls Like Us is inspired by the book of the same name by Sheila Weller and features performers Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy Orland. Tickets for Girls Like Us go on sale to the public Tuesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. through the OCP box office.
