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Ever dreamt of creating your own glamorous one-person show? Stepping into the spotlight, adored by your audience? The enchanting world of Cabaret awaits you! Join Dr. Greta Pope and National Association of Teaching of Singing (NATS) virtually on December 1st for an insightful session exploring "The Fabulous Art of Cabaret." Discover what makes Cabaret a unique and captivating performance style, and learn if it‘s the perfect fit for you. Let‘s bring your story to life in the most fabulous way possible! Register for this free event by visiting https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/7Y0lQEv.

Jefferey Cooke and his "My Christmas Spectacular!" return to the Venus Cabaret Theater for a second holiday season! For One Night Only, join us for a blow out holiday celebration that is bound to push the boundaries of good taste! "My Christmas Spectacular 2023!" promises to revive all the best moments of last years‘ hilarity and heart, BUT,... Just so much MORE OF IT!!! More SONGS, More PROPS, More GAMES & PRIZES, More CHEESINESS, More COSTUME CHANGES,... And definitely, MORE SEQUINS! Musical Direction by: Mr. Chuck Larkin

Join Alex and 9 other CCP artists as we celebrate, fun, music, love and hope. Did I mention fun? Oh and the holidays!! No Cover Voluntary donation for staff.

Join us for two nights of holiday magic, presented by Chicago Cabaret Professionals. Benefitting Songs By Heart.

Join us for two nights of holiday magic, presented by Chicago Cabaret Professionals. Benefitting Songs By Heart.

8 women present on my favorite things thru song, poetry and prose. Followed by musical open mike with Sami Scot. Michele Williams Curator Sami Scot Music Director and Pianist $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the pianist. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Paul W. Thompson and Friends: “SEE THE WORLD” Songs of travel. Songs of special things. Songs of hopes and dreams. This December, come SEE THE WORLD in new ways with Chicago performer and teacher Paul W. Thompson (Chicago Symphony Chorus, Second City), with special guests Marianne Culver, T. Patrick Davis, Joseph Alexander Gemmell, Kyle Martin, Julie Muccillo, Jennifer Stuart and Joyce Thomas. Features Broadway songs, popular songs and more, written by Alan Menken, Maria Grever, John Lennon, Leonard Bernstein, Giuseppe Verdi, Rodgers and Hart and more, made famous by Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Barbara Cook, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong and more. Includes the world premiere art song, “I Want to See the World,” written and performed by Paul W. Thompson. Celebrate the holiday season with songs we can all see and hear, from the world we can all see and hear. $20 cover charge plus a two drink minimum, 21+

Take a breath, take a break, put a log on the fire ‘cause We’ve Only Just Begun. Spend a few holiday moments with Karen and Richard Carpenter and it will be Yesterday Once More.

Jonathan Carroll, Corey Richards, Ellen Winters Reynolds & Haley Griffin. Rising Star: Shelby Brodzeller, Slinger High School

Piano: Kerry Hart Bieneman
Drums: “Mrs. Fun”, Kim Zick
Narrators: Susan Loveridge and Bob Hirschi

Take a breath, take a break, put a log on the fire ‘cause We’ve Only Just Begun. Spend a few holiday moments with Karen and Richard Carpenter and it will be Yesterday Once More.

Jonathan Carroll, Corey Richards, Ellen Winters Reynolds & Haley Griffin. Rising Star: Shelby Brodzeller, Slinger High School

Piano: Kerry Hart Bieneman
Drums: “Mrs. Fun”, Kim Zick
Narrators: Susan Loveridge and Bob Hirschi

Take a breath, take a break, put a log on the fire ‘cause We’ve Only Just Begun. Spend a few holiday moments with Karen and Richard Carpenter and it will be Yesterday Once More.

Jonathan Carroll, Corey Richards, Ellen Winters Reynolds & Haley Griffin. Rising Star: Shelby Brodzeller, Slinger High School

Piano: Kerry Hart Bieneman
Drums: “Mrs. Fun”, Kim Zick
Narrators: Susan Loveridge and Bob Hirschi

Hi everyone, I‘ll be singing with the fabulous Vijay Tellis-Nayak at Rhapsody Theater Bar December 19, 7:30-10:30. Guest singers welcome. No Cover.

Eve of the Eve Sat - Dec 30, 2023 - 8:30pm CST Anne & Mark Burnell host their 20th annual Eve of the Eve with an array of guest artists, making music. Cocktails, lite bites, and parking available. The event takes place on December 30, one day before New Years Eve, to kick off the new year a day early!! Join the fun. Over the years this night has become a favorite in Chicago. Cabaret and jazz, comedy, satire, and Broadway, all come to share their very best songs, like a variety show from the 70‘s! Tickets: $30 General Admission, $40 VIP cabaret tables (front 2 rows) For parking, enter on the alley. Two parking lots east of the theater, past the pizza parking lot. Singers - send your music to Mark Burnell before Dec 15, and we will send you a -$10 discount code for tickets.

Anne & Mark ring in the New Year at Drew‘s on Halsted 7:00-9:30pm