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Join the Beaus as they welcome back former Cabaret Project castmates Kat Bakhtiari, Kelli McHugh, Danielle Kastner, Molly Farrelly, Adam Behm, and Brittany McCullum for a one-night cabaret homecoming. The cast will be bringing back fan-favorite numbers from previous shows, sing-along classics, epic duets, and some serious laughs - not to mention dazzling harmonics! If you‘ve been following the Beaus and the Cabaret Project‘s journey throughout the past decade, you know this is not a show to miss.

Turn back the clock and join Frank Sinatra tribute artist Gary Thomas and his band the Tom-Toms for an evening of sophisticated cocktails, salacious stories, and performances of selections from two seminal Sinatra albums released in 1954, SONGS FOR YOUNG LOVERS and SWING EASY, along with other Sinatra favorites. Gary Thomas released his debut album "First, Last, and Forever" in April 2023.

After a three-year hiatus, Muse returns to the Newport Theater with their elemental series. For the second in this series, on September 29th, we bring you Air! Muse is a live music experience that incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes.

Turn back the clock and join Frank Sinatra tribute artist Gary Thomas and his band the Tom-Toms for an evening of sophisticated cocktails, salacious stories, and performances of selections from two seminal Sinatra albums released in 1954, SONGS FOR YOUNG LOVERS and SWING EASY, along with other Sinatra favorites. Gary Thomas released his debut album "First, Last, and Forever" in April 2023.

Finally making a debut at Epiphany Center for the Arts, in my very first Cabaret solo performance; after being awarded the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship. You won’t want to miss this amazing performance. Featuring the AfterHours Trio Lara Driscoll -Piano Alex Austin-Bass Kurt Lubbe-Drums/MD Tickets: $25 - General Admission | $60 - VIP table for 2 ‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door I hope to see you all there!!!! Blessings, LaShera

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 from 8:00-9:00 pm “THIS BROAD’S WAY” @ DAVENPORT’S (CHICAGO) Join this multi-award winning Cabaret/Jazz performing artist in a program of all Broadway songs (Sue’s guilty pleasure). Songs from: Wonderful Town, Damn Yankees, Dr. Dolittle, Sweeney Todd, City of Angels, Cinderella, The King & I, How to Succeed in Business, Kiss Me Kate, Wicked...and MORE! Written by Comden & Green, Bernstein, Bricusse, Sondheim, Zippel, Coleman, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Porter and MORE! These are songs Sue would never be cast to sing, songs sung totally out of context from the show, songs with a “new take” and other surprises all done “This Broad’s Way”! Featuring: Musical Director Beckie Menzie! Davenport’s Piano Bar – 1383 North Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 773-278-1830 www.davenportspianobar.com DIRECT LINK TO TICKETING: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-broads-way-comes-to-davenports-starring-sue-matsuki-tickets-690269052317?aff=oddtdtcreator "Not only can Ms. Matsuki SING and tell stories in song, she is (in a word) hysterical! Then, in another number, Matsuki depicted this fascinating woman with very smart readings of classic Broadway tunes." - Broadway World "What was overwhelmingly clear was Sue’s love song to her audience. And then there‘s her voice, you will NEVER hear Ms. Matsuki treat any lyric or musical note as a throwaway." - Lavender After Dark Sue Matsuki Matsuki Productions Author: So You Want to Sing Cabaret Columnist: Sue’s Views Member of NATS Producer: NATS Musical Theatre Competition Gala Producer: Urban Stages Winter Rhythms www.SueMatsuki.com www.Facebook.com/SueMatsuki www.linkedin.com/in/sue-matsuki-b548284/ http://www.Instagram.com/suematsuki

The Opportunity Knocks singers are going to take you around the world in song. We are singing songs about Cities and Countries of the USA and other countries. The featured performers are: Patrick Davis, Drew Fase, Gio Cueto, Gunduz, Sue Sussman, Beth Halevey, Nicole Neyenesch and Peter Stielstra. Hosted by Bob Howell Dan Stetzel Pianist and Musical Director. Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret Bar 1383 North Milwaukee Avenue Sunday, October 1, 2023 & 4:00 PM Chicago, IL 60622 $18 Cover Charge Plus a 2 drink minimum 21+

What do Mozart, drunken dads, and Space Food Sticks have in common? They all lurk in the darkly humorous heart of Wendy Parman’s Mid-Century Tales. With the delightfully talented Andrew Milliken on keys, this hybrid performance will feature readings, and stories with a sprinkling of songs, both original and obscure. We aim to pull you out of your doldrums and into your imagined past. Part of Scott Whitehair‘s Solo Sunday Series at the Jekot Theater, upstairs at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro.

JOIN LAURA FREEMAN AND THE MAIN MUSICAL MEN IN HER LIFE: TRACY ADAMS, KEN BAKER AND ROB DORN, AS THEY SING LOVE SONGS FROM BUTTERFLIES THROUGH THE HARD PARTS! SONGS INCLUDE: HIGHER LOVE, THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY, AS WELL AS TUNES FROM YOUR FAVORITE MUSICALS!