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2024 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

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.  

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Host Final Musical Monday With Tribute to Artists of the Century
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

The third and final installment of Musical Mondays, titled “A CENTURY OF SONG: 100 Years of Singers & Songwriters” will be held on July 15.   The Musical Mondays series of concerts was first launched by Chicago Cabaret Professionals in 2008 and, over the years, the events have explored historical topics, musical genres, the works of great artists, and social themes. 

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Reveals Lineup For Their Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

On Monday, October 15, Chicago Cabaret Professionals will host their annual Gala at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!

PlayGround-Chicago Season 2 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off Next Month with ORIGIN STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023

Join PlayGround-Chicago for the start of their 2nd season with the Monday Night PlayGround series, featuring original short plays inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story.' The event will be held in-person and simulcast online on October 30th at 7pm CT.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Goodman Theatre's THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Alan Henry - Jun 27, 2023

What did critics think of The Goodman's summer musical The Who’s Tommy? Reimagined for a new audience 30 years after the original production opened on Broadway.

MUSICAL MONDAYS New Season Announced In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2023

Chicago Cabaret Professionals has announced their 2023 schedule for “Musical Mondays”— with three unique Monday evening cabaret concerts showcasing the talents of more than 35 local cabaret artists.

PrideArts Will Present Cabaret Nights in May and June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2022

PrideArts Artistic Director Jay Espano (he/him/his) today announced a series of four Monday night cabaret performances by Chicago area musical theater and cabaret artists at the Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway.

Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month In April With A Lineup Of New Music, Comedy And More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2022

Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, Chicago’s premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its roster of April performances in its Cabaret and Piano Bar.

CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET to be Presented This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021

A special holiday cabaret called CHRISTMAS KAROL: A HOLIDAY INTERVENTION CABARET will play over two weekends: Thursday, December 9 through Sunday, December 12; and Thursday, December 16 through Sunday, December 19 at the Broadway Theatre, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway.

PIANO BAR LIVE! Celebrates The Chicago Scene This Tuesday, May 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2021

Piano Bar Live! streams this Tuesday, May 18 at 7:15 pm ET, celebrating Chicago piano bar and cabaret.

23 Theaters Sign on to Present ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2020

The Producers of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL announced today that 23 theaters across the country have signed on to present the streaming production this holiday season. Following its 2019 Chicago World Premiere run, the team pivoted to create a virtual production for safe family viewing at home while theaters are closed.

ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH-THE MUSICAL Begins Streaming Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2020

The producers of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL today announced the opening of the 2020 holiday streaming of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL. Based on the heartfelt book of the same name by Chicagoan Denise McGowan Tracy, the family-friendly production is recommended for all ages.

Palace Theater Presents Virtual Production ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH-THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2020

The Palace Theater is teaming up with Eleanor Management LLC to present ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL, a critical and commercial success in its 2019 Chicago World Premiere run, for streaming this holiday season.

ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH -THE MUSICAL to be Presented as Virtual Holiday Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020

Bringing a sprinkle of holiday magic to 2020, Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish - The Musical will be available for streaming beginning November 27. A critical and commercial success in its world premiere run in Chicago in December 2019, the musical is based on the heartfelt book of the same name by Chicagoan Denise McGowan Tracy.

ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL to Stream This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2020

Bringing a sprinkle of holiday magic to 2020, Eleanor Management announced today that Broadway & Beyond Theatricals will represent ELEANORa??S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH - THE MUSICAL, a critical and commercial success in Chicago in its world premiere run in December of 2019, for streaming this holiday season. 

ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH-THE MUSICAL To Be Presented Virtually Beginning November 27
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2020

The perfect holiday gift for children, or a new family tradition to start with loved ones, this virtual holiday theater experience will warm hearts and instill a sense of magical hope this holiday season.

The  47th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Are Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2020

As part of the annual recognition of theater excellence, the 47th Non-Equity Jeff Awards today announced honorees in 21 artistic and technical categories. Recipients included 27 theater artists whose work was featured at 14 theater companies during the 2019-2020 season.

Premiere Of Pride Films and Plays' NOMINEE NIGHT Rescheduled To Wednesday, June 3
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2020

The premiere of Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert featuring performers nominated for Non-Equity Jeff awards in musical theatre categories, originally planned for Monday, June 1, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 3.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Virtual Reading of A LATE SNOW
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020

Continuing Pride Films and Plays' 'Pride in Place' series of live online readings, A LATE SNOW by Jane Chambers will be performed on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. 

Performers Announced For Virtual NOMINEE NIGHT To Be Broadcast Online June 1
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2020

A preliminary list of performers for Pride Films and Plays' annual NOMINEE NIGHT concert has been announced by Robert Ollis, a PFP Artistic Associate serving as music director for the event. NOMINEE NIGHT is typically performed in mid-May at Sidetrack's Musical Monday to showcase musical theater performers and productions nominated in the Non-Equity Jeff Awards.