Rick Kogan News

Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello to Present JUDY, LIZA, BARBRA, AND ME! at Des Plaines Theatre

by Marissa Tomeo — May 8, 2022

Hailed as 'Chicago's Cabaret Queen' by the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, WGN Radio, Daily Herald and BroadwayWorld.

I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE Extended At The Venus Cabaret Theater   

by A.A. Cristi — November 23, 2021

Theatre 68 and the Venus Cabaret Theater have announced the extension of the critically acclaimed production, “I'm Not A Comedian… I'm Lenny Bruce,” now running until Jan.

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello Headlines Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street With Her 16-Piece Orchetsra

by Stephi Wild — August 15, 2019

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

by Julie Musbach — March 15, 2019

Chicago entertainment icon Denise Tomasello pays tribute to another Chicago legend- Mister Kelly's.

WFMT And The Studs Terkel Radio Archive To Launch New Podcast BUGHOUSE SQUARE WITH EVE EWING

by Julie Musbach — October 2, 2018

WFMT and The Studs Terkel Radio Archive invite audiences into the history books with the new podcast Bughouse Square with Eve Ewing.

Longtime Michel Legrand Vocalist Laury Shelley Performs Tribute To Mentor At Jazz Showcase

by Julie Musbach — May 31, 2018

Praised by Billboard Magazine as having 'exciting vocal ability' and 'one of the most talented singers in town,' by WGN Radio's Rick Kogan, celebrated recording artist/vocalist/songwriter Laury Shelley commemorates her years as the long-time vocalist and duet partner of Oscar and Grammy-winning comp

Laury Shelley Releases New CD EP 'Time Is A Healer'

by Stephi Wild — May 22, 2018

Praised by Billboard Magazine as 'a singer with exciting vocal ability,' singer/songwriter Laury Shelley is proud to announce the release of her long-awaited new CD EP.

Chicago Cabaret Queen Celebrates 40 Years of Performing

by Julie Musbach — September 30, 2017

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello will celebrate 40 years of entertaining Chicago, with a very special concert To Chicago With Love, 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.

Southport 40th Anniversary in NYC to Include Bob Dorough Tribute

by A.A. Cristi — September 12, 2017

Lampkin Music Group and Christopher Gines/Noctambulo @ Pangea presents 'A Musical Celebration of Jazz Legend Bob Dorough' starring Joanie Pallatto and Bradley Parker-Sparrow with special guests Martha Lorin, Christiana Moffa, Bill Nolte, Deanna Witkowski.

Laury Shelley Comes to Naperville's Madden Theater 3/5

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2017

Praised by Billboard Magazine as having 'exciting vocal ability' and as 'a singer of musical integrity,' by Kevin Moore of WSBC Radio/Chicago, celebrated recording artist/vocalist/songwriter Laury Shelley celebrates the release of her new single The Windmills of Your Mind, with a tribute conce

Chicago Hero Award Winners Joanie Pallatto and Bradley Parker Sparrow to Debut at Cafe Noctambulo

by Nora Dominick — August 5, 2016

Joanie Pallatto & Bradley Parker-Sparrow "A Musical Journey" Songs of Jazz and Musical Theater with Special Guest: Bill Nolte  and pianist Deanna Witkowski  Cafe Noctambulo at Pangea Friday, September 9, 2016 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 178 2nd Ave (btw 11th & 12th Sts) NY, NY 10003 - 212 995 0900

Laury Shelley to Perform at Uptown Underground, 6/14

by Tyler Peterson — May 25, 2016

Praised as "a singer of musical integrity," by Kevin Moore of WSBC Radio/Chicago, celebrated recording artist/vocalist/songwriter Laury Shelley celebrates the release of her new single The Windmills of Your Mind, with her first Chicago concert in over two years.

Denise Tomasello Set for Sinatra Concert at Skokie Theatre Tonight

by BWW News Desk — December 18, 2015

The recipient of Chicago Cabaret Professional Gold Coast Award and winner of the After Dark Award for 'Outstanding Cabaret Performer,' Tomasello returns to the Skokie Theatre tonight, December 18, at 8pm to celebrate the centennial of Frank Sinatra in It Was A Very Good Year.

Denise Tomasello Set for Two Skokie Theatre Concerts This Month

by BWW News Desk — December 2, 2015

Heralded as "The Cabaret Queen of Chicago," by both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, the legendary Denise Tomasello, will be making two very special guest performances this month in the Chicago area.

Stephen Sondheim & More to be Honored at Carl Sandburg Literary Awards

by Tyler Peterson — August 18, 2015

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library have announced that the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award will be presented to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Sets August's RLife Live Events

by Tyler Peterson — August 5, 2015

Fresh off the popularity of July's RLife Live series, Chicago's newest hotspot to indulge and relax, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, has announced their exciting RLife lineup for August, featuring a delicious mashup of beverage and music choices for guests and local

Theatre at the Center Presents THE SIGNAL Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2015

Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, is heating things up with a thrilling new doo-wop musical, The Signal, tonight, April 4 at 4 and 8 p.

Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael Bring IT'S ABOUT TIME to Davenport's Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2015

One of Chicago's favorite duos, After Dark Award Winners Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, will be presenting their brand new annual April show It's About Time.

Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael to Bring IT'S ABOUT TIME to Davenport's Next Month

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2015

One of Chicago's favorite duos, After Dark Award Winners Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, will be presenting their brand new annual April show It's About Time.

Theatre at the Center to Present THE SIGNAL, 4/4

by Tyler Peterson — February 18, 2015

Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, is heating things up with a thrilling new doo-wop musical, The Signal, on Saturday, April 4 at 4 and 8 p.