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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]