Writers’ Theatre hosts a marvelous party of Noël Coward favorites

 
UPDATE: Extended through April 18. Also, see more Coward in Chicago.
Noël Coward (1899–1973) is one of the lasting symbols of the glamour and wit of the pre-World War II era. Playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, director, producer … but more than those: As Time magazine said of him, “Coward’s greatest single gift has not been [...]

Night out: Moran or Morris? Tough choice for music fans

Heather Moran
Audrey Morris

Tomorrow night presents a conundrum for cabaret fans.
You can go hear legendary Chicago cabaret diva Audrey Morris in a celebration of “The Great American Songbook.” Morris’s career dates back to the 1950s, when she was a regular performer at places like the Capitol Lounge and Mister Kelly’s.
Or you can catch vocalist Heather [...]

Night out: All-star cabaret gala in Lincoln Park Sunday

Chicago Cabaret Professionals honoree Karen Mason singing “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”
“Put On Your Sunday Clothes” Oct. 11 for the hottest cabaret show of the year. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. at Park West in Lincoln Park for the annual gala when the Chicago Cabaret Professionals honor their own.
Karen Mason, Broadway star of “Hairspray” and [...]

Night out: Smile with Menzie and Michael

Need something to put a smile on your face?
One of Chicago’s most enjoyable musical duos, Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, perform favorite songs and music from their CD “Better Two-gether” at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Oak Park’s Village Players Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature a tribute to Simon and Garfunkel as [...]

Marlene Dietrich live in Skokie

Marlene Dietrich never visited Skokie in person, but you can see her there soon.
Don’t miss award-winning Chicago performer Suzanne Petri’s re-creation of the film legend at 7 p.m. June 28:
“Marlene Muzik: A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich the Actress, the Music, the Desire.”
The venue is perfect — one that surely saw much of Dietrich on its [...]

Theo Ubique takes top honors at Jeffs

Theo Ubique Theatre Company swept the spring 2009 Joseph Jefferson Awards, winning seven of the 26 prizes given for non-Equity theater performances. The annual awards ceremony honoring Chicago’s storefront and black-box theaters took place last night at Park West.
Theo Ubique’s cabaret production of “Evita” received six awards — the most for any single [...]

Tonight and tomorrow: If music be the food of food…

“We all celebrate milestones and holidays at the dinner table, and some of our closest connections happen over good food and wine,” says singer Ann McGregor, who’s put together a collection of food-oriented music that she’ll be performing tonight and tomorrow at Davenport’s in Wicker Park, with Bob Moreen on piano. “My show is about [...]

Night out: Audrey Morris at Angelo’s

Here’s a fabulous night out for the cost-conscious.
Chicago’s legendary saloon singer, Audrey Morris, performs tomorrow at Old Town’s Angelo’s Taverna. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of our town’s great performers. The 8 p.m. show has no cover charge, and Angelo’s, which normally has pretty moderate prices, adds to the bargain with drink [...]