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Solo Cabaret featuring Jerry Miller

WELCOME to the DRAGARET!
A FREE 100% live singing Drag Cabaret by MY CABARET!

Muffy Fishbasket (M) and Mrs. Yuka Layme (Y) combine the best elements of drag & live cabaret to bring you a night of music, sass, shade, and booze!

This is an evening you won‘t want to forget. So, gather that tipping cash and fix you a plan & cocktail for this interactive DRAGARET experience you’re not likely to find anywhere else!

Cast: Muffy Fishbasket & Mrs. Yuka Layne
NOTE: This show is rated R. We don‘t parent your kids, so use your own discretion on who you bring to the show.

In this Friend-raiser, we celebrate those special relationships with a cast of friends, old and new: Valerie Chestnut, T. Patrick Davis, Sheri Flanders, Ruth Fuerst, Deborah Good, Vicki Graff, Beth Halevy, Christian Halvorsen, Rae-Myra Hilliard, Claudia Hommel, Lauren Lassen, Patricia Mosley, Barbara Smith, Sue Susman, Michele Williams, and Music Director Howie Pfeifer at the keys. Admission on sliding scale from $10 to $50. Benefiting Working In Concert’s initiatives Black Voices in Cabaret, the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion, the SongShop scholarship fund and more. RSVP at https://workinginconcert.org/rsvp

Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents Open Mic Night

Chicago Cabaret Professionals National Honoree Jeff Harnar returns to Hey Nonny with his critically acclaimed album release show JEFF HARNAR sings SAMMY CAHN The Second Time Around. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6th 7:30pm HEY NONNY Arlington Heights Music Director ALEX RYBECK Bass: DAN KRISTAN Drums: PHIL GRATEAU Sax: TIM McNAMARA Directed by BARRY KLEINBORT The show and the album shine a special spotlight Cahn‘s lyrics for Sinatra, Hollywood and World War II. Featured songs include: All The Way, Teach Me Tonight, Call Me Irresponsible, I Fall in Love Too Easily, Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week) and Time After Time. NEW YORK TIMES: "Critic’s Choice: Highly Recommended. Smart, entertaining...Mr. Harnar‘s singing is as creamy as ever.” VARIETY: "Harnar‘s polished performance recalls a music era dominated by romanticism. The songs are timely again today... lilting lyric grace and finger-snappin‘ bounce." LIZA MINNELLI: "I wish Sammy could‘ve seen this show. He would‘ve loved it. I certainly did." BROADWAY WORLD: “A voice that out-Sinatra’s Sinatra … a musical tour de force Sammy Cahn would’ve been proud of … make a date!” A TWO MINUTE PREVIEW: https://youtu.be/avnO3NzuvyE INFORMATION & TICKETS: https://www.heynonny.com/shows/jeff-harnar-presents-sings-sammy-cahn-the-second-time-around/

Jazzlady Robin Watson and her combo bring summer fun music from Ellington to Wonder with a funky twist! Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets and enjoy. Free food for seniors. Frank Menzies, keys; Will Washington, horn; Don Acri, sax; Eddie O‘Harrow, drums; and Robin Watson, vocals.

Join us for the 4th Annual CCP Emerging Artist Showcase, featuring the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship. This year‘s finalists are: Aurora Jeanne Boe, Christopher Cayari, Lauren Lassen, Mrs. Yuka Layme & Helen Smith. Mark Burnell - Music Director. Ellen Winters Reynolds - Director/Producer
Tickets on sale now: $25 | VIP Table for 2 - $80

Join Chicago‘s Queen of Cabaret for a not to miss event little Italy Festa on the main srsge at 4pm. **Suggested donation of $10 at the gate.

In her first solo show, cabaret singer Emily Buckner celebrates the freedom of character and the vulnerability of self. From zany and whimsical to vulnerable and contemplative, enjoy a musical journey through the many roles that make us who we are. Featuring songs by Jule Styne, Adam Gwon, Alan Menken, Cole Porter, Scott Alan, Cy Coleman, Stephen Flaherty, Stephen Sondheim and more. TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emily-buckner-playing-pretend-playing-myself-tickets-1419954565329?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fine dining and musical entertainment at Cefalu Seaside in Elk Grove Village--a real treat. Tony Morrison, bass; John Scoville, drums; Jonah Orlofsky, keys; and Robin Watson, vocals.

In this friend-raiser we challenge ourselves to bridge the gap from classical to contemporary, and match up themes that have touched our lives. We’ll have songs from Puccini to Porter, Gounod to Gershwin, Mozart to the Music Man. With Susan Dennis, Sheri Flanders, Kenneth Fobs, Claudia Hommel, Rosalind Horowitz, Alison Issen, Staci Kelley, Kelci Kosin, Lauren Lassen, Christine Steyer and Lauren Sutherland are on hand to pair songs from opera to popular. David Kellen at the keyboard! Proceeds to benefit Black Voices in Cabaret, Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion, SongShop Live, Bellissima Opera, and more Admission on sliding scale suggested from $20-$40.

Join Jonathan Rubin for his End of Summer cabaret show with music director Mark Burnell, featuring special guest singer Art Rubin, Jonathan‘s dad! The show celebrates Art‘s 83rd birthday and you‘re encouraged to sing along to songs from shows Art appeared in -- "The Music Man", "Bye Bye Birdie" and "West Side Story". Come for the show and stay for the open mic to follow with Mark on the keys from 8-10 pm. Jonathan Rubin‘s End of Summer Cabaret: 7 pm Open Mic with Mark Burnell: 8-10 pm Tickets $10 Food and drink available for purchase Free parking For reservations (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): RSVP ASAP to Jonathan at 847-502-8719 Bring sheet music or iPad with your song in your key for the open mic. See you there and let‘s celebrate a great summer!

Join me for a tongue-in-cheek look at the old adage that we become wiser as we age. Really????? That hasn‘t been experience!!!! The program includes the debut of a new song by Joe Scott and Owen Kalt, "It‘s Me Again!" Laughter, chuckles and a few head shakes are guaranteed during this noon hour program.