2023
Happy Apple Pie Shop Fundraiser
On Saturday, October 28, Oak Park’s Happy Apple Pie Shop will donate 10% of all their pies and mini-pie sales to Working In Concert’s Opera In The Classroom program. Since 2010, […]
Two Concerts with Christine Steyer
Working In Concert President Christine Steyer will be offering two concerts this month. Steyer will be joined by Michael Finlay on piano and cellist Brian […]
Two Concerts with Christine Steyer
Working In Concert President Christine Steyer will be offering two concerts this month. Steyer will be joined by Michael Finlay on piano and cellist Brian […]
Cabaret Connexion Showcase
The festival closes on Monday, September 4 with a buffet dinner show at the Péniche Balle au bond. We present the participants of the 5th international Cabaret […]
Audacious Women / Les femmes audacieuses
The festival continues in Montmartre, where Chez ma cousine prepares the stage and the menu for a dinner show as we pay tribute to audacious […]
My History in Song / Mon histoire en chanson
At the Studio Hébertot in the 17th arrondissement, this concert will feature brilliant American and French artists: Benjamin Legrand tells of travels with his father Michel, destined for […]
Circus Fantasy Cabaret/Cabaret Fantasie du Cirque
The Festival kicks off on August 31 with a Cabaret Fantaisie du Cirque (Circus Fantasy Cabaret) at Les Deux pianos in the 15th arrondissement. The clowns arrive: […]
In the footsteps of Josephine Baker / Sur les traces de Joséphine Baker
Singers from Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Paris perform in this musical tribute to Josephine Baker in her home region of Dordogne. Hosted […]
Cabaret Connexion 2023 conference and festival in Paris
TRAVEL with us to FRANCE in 2023 The fifth Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion exchange takes place in Paris from August 28 to September 4, 2023. […]
Birds, Bees, And Other Beasts
Join us for our second summer friendraiser at a private garden in Albany Park. Swingin’ Sisters leads the pack with singers from SongShop and the Cabaret […]
Bonjour Paris!
In advance of Bastille Day, the Alliance Française de Chicago hosts an intimate plein-air concert in their beautiful courtyard. Getting an early start for Bastille […]
Blooming Opera and Cabaret
‘Opera Comes to the Cabaret’ al fresco fest and feast Fest: Music Direction by Carl Ratner, Howie Pfiefer, and Dana Brown featuring Susan Arjmand, Jessie […]
SongShop Live presents "Better Together"
Click to RSVP Let’s meet at the beautiful salon of PianoForte Chicago for two delicious sets of songs, Better Together. — Being together is usually […]
Opening Night! Chicago Cabaret Week 2023
Kick off Chicago Cabaret Week in style with Anne and Mark Burnell, Evelyn Danner, Hilary Ann Feldman, Cindy Firing, Jeanne Franks, Sean Harris, Claudia Hommel, […]
April Fools and Follies
ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY! SONGSHOPLIVE.com/RSVP Songs for a Silly Season — of fools and kings, of fellows and follies, and much foolishness in Spring. Featuring […]
International Women’s Day 2023 Concert
This all-female concert celebrates the contributions of women in the arts in song! Premiering a new vocal quartet: “Will They Remember Life Was Beautiful?”
Black Voices In Cabaret – Musicality of Poetry
The Guild Complex presents the Song and Verse as part of the Guild’s Musicality of Poetry series. The program will include performances from Black Voices […]
Healthy Singing––Our New Year's Resolution for Vocal Health
Christine Steyer offers a special session on Healthy Singing––A New Year’s Resolution for Vocal Health Register Today! Join award-winning soprano and voice teacher Christine Steyer […]
10
Jan
SongShop sessions
Solo singers (advanced amateurs and professionals) come together each week for “stage time” with an intimate audience of peers as we work on our performance […]
03
Jan
SongShop sessions
Solo singers (advanced amateurs and professionals) come together each week for “stage time” with an intimate audience of peers as we work on our performance […]
2022
SongShop Live presents "Things Change"
A concert for seasons and other things that change in us. Howard Pfeifer is music director, with singers Susan Arjmand, Evelyn Danner, Jeanne Franks, Ruth […]
29
Nov
SongShop sessions
Solo singers (advanced amateurs and professionals) come together each week for “stage time” with an intimate audience of peers as we work on our performance […]
Women in Music, Song, and Verse
Black Voices In Cabaret partners with the Guild Literary Complex for The Musicality of Poetry series featuring singer-storyteller Lynne Jordan and vocalist Arlene Armstrong, and […]
On Call: COVID-19 at OperaFestXV
Our award-winning opera is live for the first time! Come see the Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts production up close and personal at OperaFest […]
Un ballo in maschera —a Bellissima friendraiser
Just in time for Halloween and World Opera Day, be inspired by masked balls of yore. Spend an exclusive evening with Bellissima Opera Artistic Director […]
The Stars Come Out at Night
A letter from Anne Burnell: Dear Friends, Our first live Gala since 2019 is next month. The 2022 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala will include performances by […]
Bonjour Paris! Luncheon show
NILES SENIOR CENTER (Illinois) PRESENTS Singer Claudia Hommel and accordionist Patricia Spaeth bring you the magic of Paris for a day. You’ll be humming “Bonjour […]
MASTER CLASS WITH ISABELLE GEORGES
“Be Yourself. Everyone else is taken” Isabelle Georges returns to Chicago direct from Paris, August 19 to 22. Those who were fortunate to work with […]
Talking to Petals & Strangers
SongShop Live presents a garden concert in Albany Park. USE THE FORM BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE. The garden is in bloom. For forty fortunate […]
Black Voices in Cabaret presents: "Celebrating Sisterhood"
Black Voices in Cabaret: “Celebrating Sisterhood” The Cliff Dwellers Club invites you to an exclusive dinner and show. Celebrating Women’s History Month, we feature these […]
Bastille Day, July 14th – dinner & show!
An evening of French cabaret music at Norman’s Bistro Come kick up your heels with Claudia Hommel and accordionist Patricia Spaeth as we bring you […]
World Premiere of Future Perfect – A Modern Tale of Curiosity
TICKETS AND DETAILS at workinginconcert.org/futureperfect
Garden Party Friendraiser for Future Perfect
Support the Future Perfect Opera premiere through this delicious musical event on Saturday, May 28.
Josephine Baker and the legacy of fervor
A grand finale for both Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion and Chicago Cabaret Week 2022. In Person – In French & English. Ten performers from Paris […]
Showcase concert
Reserve your place here! 2019 post-conference concert Cabaret Connexion participants are showcasing the work of our fourth international exchange of French and US performers. Be […]
Pieces of a Song — Chris McCarthy & Clotilde
With this duo, the interdisciplinary French artist Clotilde and the acclaimed American pianist and keyboardist Chris McCarthy deepen their collaboration. Opening with manouche-gypsy jazz by […]
Welcome dinner & show
At 5 PM, conference participants get to meet and greet while dining on an informal buffet in the front room at Davenport’s Cabaret. At 7 […]
The 4th International Exchange of the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion
The conference of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion is a unique opportunity to advance the art of cabaret, for artists to create an intimate connection with […]
Le 4ème échange international de la Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion
La conférence de la Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion est une occasion unique de faire progresser l’art du cabaret, pour les artistes de créer une connexion […]
Cabaret Week Kickoff! (separate ticket required)
Where: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave in West Loop, Chicago. Street parking available. Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour Showtime: 7:30PM […]
"Making jazz, Arthur Briggs, and Josephine Baker French" – an online international round table
Making Jazz, Arthur Briggs and Josephine Baker French: Join an international conversation about the history of African-American artists living in France, the cross-cultural stories of […]
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Musical Mondays – Passing the Torch – Generations of Cabaret:
A torch song shares the deepest feelings of something longed for: Perhaps a lost childhood, a lost dream, or a lost love. A torch can […]
SongShop Live presents "Love Is in the Air"
All about love —for friends, dogs, community or Mr. Right. Join us for a delightful gala-like event in two acts! We’ll escape the sappiest of […]
International Women’s Day Concert Extravaganza
— A Tribute to Women in the Arts by Women in the Arts Tickets NOW! Award-winning female singers are centerstage for our 2022 International Women’s […]
Master Class with Spider Saloff
START the NEW YEAR with Jazz-inspired SONGS Spider Saloff is back by popular demand. So much so we’re holding two sessions! Spider says: ” Hey […]
Master Class with Spider Saloff
START the NEW YEAR with Jazz-inspired SONGS Spider Saloff is back by popular demand. So much so that we are holding 2 sessions! RESERVE NOW […]
Women Hold Up Half The Sky
Christine Steyer and Peter Storms: Women Hold Up Half The Sky, Oak Park Church of Beethoven, Oak Park, presents Women Hold Up Half the Sky, a […]
2021
SongShop Live presents Invitation to a Voyage
SongShop Live presents Invitation to a Voyage at the DePaul School of Music Recital Hall, Tuesday, December 14 at 7 PM. The spirit of thanks […]
Inspired by Frida, a Vocal Canvas luncheon concert
We celebrate Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, the fiery pain and resilience of her life, her work, and her tumultuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivera. “Hear […]
Celebrating the life and music of Bob Moreen, the Quintessential Cabaret Man
Le Piano, 6970 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago 6 PM: Passed hors d’oeuvres with Red, White and Bubbly will be followed by cash bar and […]
Our operatic love letter "On Call: COVID-19" for essential healthcare workers
LEARN MORE or SIGN IN to WATCH NOW We are bringing our acclaimed online opera in thanks to health care workers who have been on […]
Patrick Davis & Drew Fase bring us a "Friendly Reminder"
Friendly Reminder Drew Fase and Patrick Davis backed by a 4 piece band we will perform all time favorite pop, soul, jazz, rock, blues and […]
More than the Rainbow – Carrie Hedges brings us the songs of Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen
Sunday, November 7, 2021, 3:00 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S Woodlawn Ave Free-will donations are going to Chicago Children’s Choir and Working […]
Arts in the Dark "Halloweek" Parade
Called by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. We had too much fun on our Ferris Bueller float with Ryan Stajmiger as […]
The Upside-Down Parade
Working In Concert played with Chicago Cabaret Professionals and friends for Chicago’s Halloweek festivities: The Upside-Down Parade on October 23 in Washington Park. Sponsored by […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago Cabaret: Black Voices in Cabaret & The French Connection
Oct 3, 2021 @ 3:00pm Directors: Daniel Johnson, David Stephens Music Director: Elizabeth Doyle Where it all began…in Paris and Chicago. Spotlighting the exchange off […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Chicago Cabaret: Cabaret Burlesque & Great American Songbook
Sept 19, 2021 @ 3:00pm Directors: Anne Burnell, Kyle Hustedt Music Director: Mark Burnell A celebration of LGBTQIA artists featuring drag, burlesque, and dancers interwoven […]
Midsummer's Dream—songs in 2 acts
Songs to celebrate summer, rose gardens, lazy afternoons, midnight walks, and moon dancing. Pianists: Elizabeth Doyle, Bobby Schiff, Dan Stetzel. Singers: Adrienne Minnes, Carrie Hedges, […]
Bastille Day 2021 – le 14 juillet
Singer Claudia Hommel and accordionist Patricia Spaeth kick up their heels to bring you the magic of Paris for Bastille Day. You’ll be humming “Bonjour […]
SongShop Live Garden Concert: "Midsummer's Dream" June 27
SongShop Live Garden Concert: “Midsummer’s Dream” Sunday, June 27, 7 p.m. Garden gates open at 6:30 pm central time. Pianists: Elizabeth Doyle, Bobby Schiff. Singers: […]
SongShop Live Garden Concert: "Midsummer's Dream" June 26
SongShop Live Garden Concert: “Midsummer’s Dream” Saturday, June 26, 7 p.m. Garden gates open at 6:30 pm central time. Pianists: Elizabeth Doyle, Dan Stetzel Singers: […]
Acclaimed Zoom Opera "On Call: COVID-19" returns online for a limited engagement
“Extraordinary! Compelling! Powerful and preeminently useful. In 59 minutes, this opera has endless possibilities and it will retain them even as COVID passes on.” “This […]
SongShop Live Garden Concert: “Coming up Roses”
SongShop Live Garden Concert: “Coming Up Roses” Saturday, June 5th at 7 p.m. Pianist: Dan Stetzel Singers: Barbara Smith, Christian Halvorsen, Claudia Hommel, Evelyn Danner, […]
On Call: COVID-19 virtual opera premiere April 17-18
Tickets are now on sale: workinginconcert.org/covidopera A donation of $10 or more brings you to the Stage-Door to meet the artists in a Zoom room […]
On Call: COVID-19 virtual opera premiere April 17-18
Tickets are now on sale: workinginconcert.org/covidopera A donation of $10 or more brings you to the Stage-Door to meet the artists in a Zoom room […]
Healing through Song Part 3 – Dream On
Healing through Song Part 3 – Dream On (Sunday, March 28th) Room opens at 2:30 p.m. to meet and greet the artists and each […]
Healing through Song Part 2 – I'm Here: See Me As I Am
Healing through Song Part 2 – I’m Here: See Me As I Am (Sunday, March 21st) Room opens at 2:30 to meet and greet […]
Healing through Song Part 1 – I Know Where I've Been
Healing through Song Part 1 – I Know Where I’ve Been (Sunday, March 14th) Rooms open at 2:30 to meet and greet the artists […]
Black Voices in Conversation—A History of Cabaret
Black Voices in Conversation—A History of Cabaret (Sunday, March 7th) Moderated by Mark Ruffin Panel begins at 3:00 PM Central Time. Room opens at 2:30 […]
SongShop Live presents "A Brand New Day" for Valentine's
We all deserve a Brand New Day and what better than celebrating it with more than a dozen songs, a Valentine’s Day bouquet from some […]
30
Jan
SongShop Online "Text & Context" sessions
We’re exploring song text and context, developing song setups and patter, and digging into the subtext of lyrics. We meet in a Zoom Room each Saturday.
2020
22
Dec
Merry Mini-Christmas Concert from Paris and Chicago
Soprano Christine Steyer and singer-pianist Jean-Claude Orfali Guests: Paul Geiger and Huckleberry (as Rudolph the Reindeer) A livestream concert. Free admission. Register at this Zoom […]
Merry Mini-Christmas Concert from Paris and Chicago
FIRST SHOWING: Soprano Christine Steyer and singer-pianist Jean-Claude Orfali Guests : Paul Geiger and Huckleberry (as Rudolph the Reindeer) A livestream concert. Free […]
05
Dec
SongShop "Text, Context, Subtext" online session
Meeting online in Claudia’s Zoom room Come with one song or two, to work on TEXT, CONTEXT and SUBTEXT. You can speak the lyrics, sing […]
The Boys and Girls of Autumn- a garden & livestream concert
At the home of Claudia Hommel and Cappy Kidd (Albany Park, Chicago) Led by Elizabeth Doyle at the keyboard and featuring Barb Smith, Carrie Hedges, […]
The Girls and Boys of Summer – a garden concert
At the home of Claudia Hommel and Cappy Kidd (Albany Park, Chicago) Led by Elizabeth Doyle at the keyboard and featuring Susan Dennis, Kyle Hustedt, […]
SongShop garden concert "Hello/Goodbye"
Elizabeth Doyle at the keyboard. Featuring Barb Smith, Christian Halvorsen, Evelyn Danner, Sharon Waltham, and your host Claudia Hommel. SongShop Live presents our first live […]
11
Jul
SongShop Online "Text & Context" sessions
We’re exploring song text and context, developing song setups and patter, and digging into the subtext of lyrics. We meet in a Zoom Room each Saturday.
20
Jun
SongShop "Song text & context" sessions
SongShop continues this summer with online sessions to explore song text and context, setups and patter, lyrics and their subtexts. We meet via Zoom. The […]
"Hello! Goodbye!" #2
— the second of three SongShop salon concerts of greetings and stories 4 PM at the home of Ruth Fuerst and Jim Block (Hyde Park) […]
"Hello! Goodbye!" #1
The first of three SongShop salon concerts of greetings and stories 7:30 pm at the home of Louise Gale (Oak Park) Phil Caldwell at the […]
2019
MOMufactured: A better me thru Motherhood
—Caryn Caffarelli’s double featurewith Andrew Blendermann at the piano; Dale Calandra, DirectorInventive storytelling and unexpected connections fuse folk, pop, and musical theater songs in a […]
Clotilde Rullaud's exploration of Vocal Resonances
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1 PM to 7 PM CABARET CONNEXION singers who met and worked with Clotilde Rullaud in Paris welcome her back to […]
The Song, The Style, and Your Voice—with Spider Saloff
CABARET CONNEXION presents Spider’s workshop by popular demandat DePaul School of Music Recital Hall
Just Got Back from Paris, France… headed for Oak Park
Open Door Theater presentsJust Got Back from Paris, France… headed for Oak Park Returning from the CABARET CONNEXION Tour de France, we have tales to […]
Kinzie students create designs for "Future Perfect"
Bellissima Opera’s Christine Steyer and Juliana Engel visit Chicago Public’s Kinzie 8th graders to work with students on the art design aspects of Future Perfect, […]
Cabaret Connexion "Tour de France"
SEPTEMBER 12-22, 2019 Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion goes on a “Tour de France”. www.cabaretconnexion.org/concerts2019France.php
Cabaret Cavalcade comes to Lake Bluff
The Americans to Paris Roadshow: Chicagoland concerts summer 2019 LakeHouse Restaurant in Lake Bluff The cabaret cavalcade led by ELIZABETH DOYLE with AVA LOGAN, BARBARA […]
Passport to Europe and Beyond
The Americans to Paris Roadshow: Chicagoland concerts summer 2019 Hunters Stage presents Passport to Europe and Beyond With Christine STEYER, Hollis BOLTON, Drew FASE, Terrence […]
Cliff Dwellers Club takes Americans to Paris
The Americans to Paris Roadshow: Chicagoland concerts summer 2019 Cliff Dwellers Club presents a spectacular view, a scrumptious buffet,and wonderful songs to send our singers […]
A Cabaret-Paree Bastille Celebration
The Americans to Paris Roadshow: Chicagoland concerts summer 2019 We’re kicking up our heels with a dinner show at Marchesa. PATRICIA SPAETH’s accordion greet yous […]
Cabaret Connexion's "Trouble with the Boys" comes to Boystown
The Americans to Paris Roadshow: Chicagoland concerts summer 2019 “Trouble with the Boys” comes to Boystown: KYLE HUSTEDT, HOLLY McGUIRE, BARBARA SMITH, CLAUDIA HOMMEL, accompanied […]
A Sweet Spot between our Worlds
Working in Concert presents —a concert celebrating the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion, Christine Steyer, soprano and Jean-Claude Orfali pianist (of Cabaret Lapin Agile), guest soprano […]
SongShop is Over the Moon and Under the Sun
With so many singers and so many songs to moon over, SongShop Live offered our annual gala in two parts. As varied as the phases […]
SongShop is Over the Moon and Under the Sun
With so many singers and so many songs to moon over, SongShop Live offered our annual gala in two parts. As varied as the phases […]
Cabaret in the Classroom to Westinghouse College Prep
April 30 and May 2—An arts-in-education residency of Cabaret in the Classroom brings Claudia to Westinghouse College Prep on Chicago’s Westside, to perform Paris in […]
Soirée Musicale in River Forest
A Soirée Musicale to support the Bellissima Opera premiere of Future Perfect composed by David Shenton. Hors d’oeuvres, mini recital of opera and songs by […]
28
Mar
Bonjour Paris comes to Pennsylvania
March 28–29—Elizabeth Doyle and Claudia Hommel give an evening cabaret concert for the community, and a day in residence for Pine-Richland middle and high schools […]
Souvenirs of Paris, 1950 for W. Lafayette High
Working in Concert comes to the Classroom: Souvenirs of Paris, 1950, Claudia Hommel’s cabaret performance for high school students from West Lafayette, Indiana, making their […]