Chicago Cabaret Reviews
Anita Hollander: Still Standing—A Musical Guide to Life’s Catastrophes
Hollander’s voice is supple. She can transition her sound gracefully from brassy belt to gentle vulnerability.
Joan Curto, Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael: A Fine Romance
Three of Chicago’s top-shelf cabaret artists—Joan Curto, Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael—joined forces to present A Fine Romance.
Russell Goeltenbodt and Friends: Oy to the World
Goeltenbodt and Moreen found an effective balance of comedy, ballad and swing.
CCP: One Thrilling Combination: Michael Bennett & Marvin Hamlisch
The audience enjoyed a wide variety of show tunes and more.
Cynthia Clarey: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Cynthia Clarey offers thoughtful, sometimes funny reflections on romance gone bad…but not all bad.
Suzanne Petri: Torch, Sass and Swing!
Petri’s voice is nicely supported these days as she offers jazz, burlesque, torch, show tunes and more in an effective mix of styles.
Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie, Mary Murphy Orland (Girls Like Us): The Evolution of the Girl Groups
Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie, Mary Murphy Orland (Girls Like Us) The Evolution of the Girl Groups Davenports, Chicago, IL, November 14, 2015 Reviewed by Carla Gordon for Cabaret Scenes Please don’t let the serious sounding title fool you: The Evolution of the Girl Groups is a very entertaining show featuring Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and […]
