Mark Burnell News

As Drew's on Halsted's new Entertainment Director, Russ Goeltenbodt has created an exciting musical lineup for Gay Pride Week

Chicago musical favorite Russ Goeltenbodt, hailed as 'moving' and 'engaging' by New York's Cabaret Scenes Magazine, and who has performed sold-out concerts at the Skokie Theatre and Davenport's continues with his enormously successful monthly musical cabaret night at Drew's On Halsted, 3201 North Halsted, Chicago, in May, now in its seventh month.

Chicago musical favorite Russ Goeltenbodt, hailed as 'moving' and 'engaging' by New York's Cabaret Scenes Magazine, and who has performed sold-out concerts at the Skokie Theatre and Davenport's, is hosting a monthly musical cabaret night at Drew's On Halsted, 3201 North Halsted, Chicago. Each month, Russ is joined by special musical guest performers and acclaimed musical director Mark Burnell. This marks the return to musical cabaret on the Halsted strip in over a decade.

The following are acts performing at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, in January. Please consider including in your upcoming calendar and cultural listings. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

After his acclaimed, sold-out concerts Let's Hear it For the Goy, Your Goyfriend's Back and Oy To The World, your favorite goyfriend, Chicago vocalist Russ Goeltenbodt is making his Davenport's debut with his latest show No Foolin. The acclaimed show had it's premier earlier in the year at Skokie Theatre to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd with Cabaret Scenes Magazine stating vocally Goeltenbodt is at his best. Celebrating his milestone birthday year, join Russ as he shares his highly personal stories via music, of falling in love, losing love and his quest of trying to find love again.

New York's renowned musical organization, The Mabel Mercer Foundation, returns to the Midwest for the first time since 2006 to present its fourth "Chicago Cabaret Convention."

New York's renowned musical organization, The Mabel Mercer Foundation, announced today that it will return to the Midwest this spring for the first time since 2006 to present its fourth 'Chicago Cabaret Convention.'

Nonstop musical entertainment by many of Chicago's finest cabaret performers will make 'Sentimental Journeys...Musical Tours of the Heart' an unforgettable evening.

Beat the winter blues and celebrate the Mardi Gras season with cabaret 'Bad Boy' Michael Pacas. A spicy gumbo of Jazz, Blues, Pop and unearth comic treasures on Sunday, February 16 & 23 and March 2 at 7 PM at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret.Cover Charge $ 15 / 2 Drink Minimum. Reservations STRONGLY Recommended.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sting promotes 'The Last Ship' live, 'Once' impresses, a round-up of Halloween performances like 'Living Dead,' 'Zombie Prom,' Team Starkid and multiple 'Rocky Horror' shows, plus the Chicago Cabaret Professionals gala and more!

The Chicago Cabaret Professionals will be pulling out all the stops as it proudly celebrates its fifteenth year of bringing live musical enjoyment by Chicago's favorite cabaret performers and fans on October 20 at Park West Theatre. The annual Gold Coast Award will be presented to popular entertainer Daryl Nitz and a special recognition award will be presented to Davenport's Cabaret and Piano Bar.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Equity Jeffs, 'Sunday' at Chicago Shakes, 'Hoodoo Love,' the new musicals 'Clear' and 'The Verona Project,' concerts of operetta and cabaret, a Chicago original cast album and more!

Oh April 10, MSG Productions presented the Manhattan mainstay, "Jim Caruso's Cast Party" at the Mayne Stage in Chicago.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's lively and popular Late Night Cabaret series continues through the summer. For more information on any Late Night Cabaret event, please contact Randy Kirk at 412-325-6766, or at kirk@pgharts.org.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's lively and popular Late Night Cabaret series continues through the summer. For more information on any Late Night Cabaret event, please contact Randy Kirk at 412-325-6766, or at kirk@pgharts.org.

Come to Skokie Theatre this June 6th, 2010, to take a musical journey with the wonderful chanteuse, Pegi Johns, as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen.

Come to Skokie Theatre this June 6th, 2010 at 7pm to take a musical journey with chanteuse Pegi Johns as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Mark Burnell serves as musical director/pianist.

On June 6th, the Skokie Theatre will take a musical journey with the wonderful chanteuse, Pegi Johns, as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Mark Burnell serves as musical director/pianist. With her warm and heartfelt performances, Pegi Johns is a natural performer that takes her audiences on a moving and delightful journey.

Come to Skokie Theatre this June 6th, 2010, to take a musical journey with the wonderful chanteuse, Pegi Johns, as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen.

Come to Skokie Theatre this June 6th, 2010 at 7pm to take a musical journey with chanteuse Pegi Johns as she touches upon the greatest hits of the World War II era. The show features the music of The Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Richard Rodgers, Frank Loesser and Harold Arlen. Mark Burnell serves as musical director/pianist.