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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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!
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!
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.
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.
On June 24th, the industry lost a beloved and most interesting member of the family, and Marilyn Lester remembers her friend for Broadway World.
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.
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 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 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.
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! (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.
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 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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