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Working In Concert concerts

  • Reimagining Cabaret: The Genres Explored

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    Claudia

    May 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Experience an Extraordinary Musical Journey Across Genres This isn’t just a concert—it’s an immersive experience that uplifts the heart and soul. Reimagining Cabaret: The Genres Explored takes audiences on a passionate journey through diverse musical styles, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Join us for a night of…

  • On the Menu with SongShop Live

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    Katie Rub

    Apr 27, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Join us for Working In Concert’s SongShop Live concert and see what we’re bringing to the table. In advance of her opening for Chicago Cabaret Week in May, guest artist “jazz lady” Robin Watson brings us a taste of her “Edible Array of Songs”. Plus…

  • Classical From Chicago to Paris with Love

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    Claudia

    Apr 11, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Carl Ratner and Christine Steyer join pianist Dana Brown for a classical date “From Chicago to Paris with Love” at Davenport’s Cabaret

  • The Journey Continues with Black Voices in Cabaret

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    Katie Rub

    Mar 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – *Recipient of Chicago BroadwayWorld Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance 2024* Black Voices in Cabaret’s “Reimagining Cabaret: The Journey Continues”Experience what the Chicago Sun-Times calls “incredible singing, and scatting, snapping and dramatic flair” that left the crowd “rapt from start to finish.”  Join us on Saturday, March 22nd, as Reimagining Cabaret*, the acclaimed series created, produced, and directed…

  • Barbara Smith and Friends

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    Claudia

    Mar 21, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Join Barbara Smith and Friends for an unforgettable evening with a stellar cast. We will take you “from roots to wings, where we come from and where we soar.” Carolyn, Tirzah, Joyce, Sonia, Lou Ella, Julia and Molly and Barbara – all fantastic singers –…

  • International Women’s Day 2025

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    Katie Rub

    Mar 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Come Celebrate Women in the Arts! Join us for our fourth annual International Women’s Day concert extravaganza on Saturday, March 8 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Doors open at 7 pm. Stay for the afterglow reception with the artists. Bellissima’s IWD 2025 Concert features an…

  • Romance Language: French Songs for Lovers

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    Katie Rub

    Feb 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – An idyllic view overlooking the Chicago River sets the scene as chanteuse Claudia Hommel transports you to Paris and the river Seine at this pre-Valentines day performance. Come to Rockwell on the River on February 12th for the songs and stories; stay for the dinner, drinks, and moment to dance…

  • SongShop Live presents”Fresh Airs”

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    Katie Rub

    Jan 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – RESERVE NOW! Or pay more at the door. Wednesday, January 22 at Rockwell on the River A cabaret of original songs and new takes on jazz, pop, R&B, and Broadway tunes. Join our singers at the magical Rockwell of the River, Acclaimed pianist Howie Pfeifer…

  • River Wonderland cabaret

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    Katie Rub

    Dec 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Working In Concert presents a pre-season show Wednesday, December 11 at the beautiful Rockwell on the River. Songs of River Wonderland to celebrate the rivers and wonders in our life with a seasonal flair! ORDER TICKETS TODAY! Music Director Howie Pfeifer withJohn Eskola, Ruth Fuerst,…

  • Reimagining Cabaret—Jazz, Rhythm and Blues

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    Katie Rub

    Dec 7, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by Black Voices in Cabaret as we continue exploring the many genres of cabaret. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Featuring vocalists:Evelyn Danner, Sean Harris, Randy Johnson, Lynne Jordan, Ava Logan, Holly McGuire, Madeline Morgan, Margaret Murphy-Webb, David Stephens, Gabriel Valentino, Darcelle Williams, Gene Williams Music…

  • Toujours l’amour!

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    Katie Rub

    Nov 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – From Piaf to Sinatra and Michel Legrand to his own original songs, Jean-Claude ORFALI, pianist, performs his jazzy and semi-classical arrangements of standards, French and International music. Join him as he takes you on a musical journey with his various improvisations and variations on the…

  • Josephine Baker! A personal account by Michele Barbier

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    Katie Rub

    Nov 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Barbier speaks to us of her experience as private secretary to Josephine, the great African-American performer beloved in France since 1925. Michele Barbier had the extraordinary opportunity to be Baker’s private secretary from 1968-1971. She later returned to lead a circus, release three song albums,…