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Chicago Cabaret Professionals (CCP) is an alliance of advocates for the art of cabaret who have come together to promote public appreciation of Cabaret. CCP members include seasoned and aspiring performers, composers, lyricists, producers, directors, writers, presenters, venues and friends.

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Chicago Cabaret Week
May 10 - 19, 2024

Full Cabaret Week Schedule

Chicago Cabaret Week returns for its third year! This ten-day festival features a lineup of Chicago’s top cabaret artists performing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz, R&B, American Songbook, French chanson, and world music.

Sponsors: Carla Gordon, Brad Daughtry and Bryan Howard, Irene Michaels, Rago Brothers Funeral Homes, David Fink/Season of Concern, Shoenberger Public Interest Law Foundation, Inc. and Dr. Allan Shoenberger, Elisabeth Howard - Vocal Power Academy, Choose Chicago,

Illinois Arts Council, WDCB 90.9fm, WFMT 98.7fm

Donors: Bernie Litton, Andy Bossov Music, Sharon Shaughnessy

Get carried away by Chicago Cabaret!

Friday, May 10th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Mashups* (Mostly) from The Beaus | Tickets Available Now!
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret | 1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

Saturday, May 11th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
From the mainland to the island: Louis & Ella + Lou Ella Rose | Tickets Available Now!
Fulton Street Collective | 1821 W Hubbard St, UNIT 307, Chicago

Saturday, May 11th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bridge Over Muddied WATERS | Tickets Available Now!
Second Church of Christ Scientist | 2715 Hurd Ave, Chicago

Saturday, May 11th
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Muse: Earth | Tickets Available Now!
Newport Theatre | 956 W Newport Ave, Chicago

Sunday, May 12th
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Swingin' On A Star | Tickets Available Now!
Le Piano | 6970 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago

Sunday, May 12th
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Miz Cracker - The Big Gay Cabaret | Tickets Available Now!
Venus Cabaret Theater | 3741 North Southport Ave, Chicago

Monday, May 13th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Musical Mondays: STUD's Place - One More Time | Tickets Available Now!
The Rhapsody Theater | 1328 W Morse Ave, Chicago

Tuesday, May 14th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A Smashing Hot Evening with Lynne Jordan | Tickets Available Now!
The Cliff Dwellers | 200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Fl, Chicago

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.
Café Carly – When I Grow Up | Tickets Available Now!
Hey Nonny | 10 S Vail St, Arlington Heights

Wednesday, May 15th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bob Solone with Guest Singers and Open Mic | Tickets Available Now!
Monsignor Murphy’s | 3019 N Broadway, Chicago

Thursday, May 16th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Romance Language: French Songs for Lovers | Tickets Available Now!
Rockwell on the River | 3057 N Rockwell, Chicago

Friday, May 17th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rags to Rhinestones: The Musical Life of Dolly Parton | Tickets Available Now!
The Promontory | 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W, Chicago

Saturday, May 18th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
All the Best From Frank & Liza | Tickets Available Now!
Borelli's Pizza | 2124 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago

Sunday, May 19th
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
My Fair Audrey Hepburn | Tickets Available Now!
Epiphany Center for the Arts | 201 S. Ashland, Chicago

Sunday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sam Fazio: Fresh Jazz Standards and Pop Classics | Tickets Available Now!
Vincent Restaurant | 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago

Sunday, May 19th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Cellar Boys | Tickets Available Now!
The Tonk | 1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago

Tickets available for the Saturday, April 20th Chicago Cabaret Professionals Awards Luncheon honoring excellence in cabaret. This year’s recipients are Anne Burnell, Davenport’s Piano and Cabaret Bar, George Howe, Beckie Menzie and Ellen Winters.

The Awards Luncheon will be at noon on Saturday, April 20, at La Villa Restaurant, 3638 N Pulaski Road in Chicago.

Performances by Anne Burnell, Wydetta Carter, George Howe, Beckie Menzie
Emcee: Wydetta Carter
Music Director-Mark Burnell
Tickets are $30! Get Tickets Now!

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