Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon with Judi Mark

Judi Mark returns to hometown Chicago in her acclaimed tribute show “Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon.” Celebrating the original Broadway star of Sweet Charity, Redhead, Damn Yankees and Chicago, Judi has earned rave reviews with Cabaret Scenes saying, “Performed with perfect on-target emotion. It is difficult to imagine a better performer than Mark to illustrate the icon’s legacy.” Verdon was married to choreographer/director Bob Fosse, with Gwen as his muse. Judi entertains us with facts, stories, characterizations, original songs written especially for Gwen and songs from her solo albums. Some of the featured songs are: If My Friends Could See Me Now, Roxie, Whatever Lola Wants, Where Am I Going? I’ve Got the World on a String, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Saga of Jenny, Feelin’ Groovy, I’m a Brass Band, Two Lost Souls and more.

The show will take place at Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago on Saturday, August 31 at 8pm. Directed by award-winning cabaret star Jeff Harnar, Judi will be accompanied by Chicago favorite Mark Burnell on piano. Tickets are $20 with a 2-drink minimum and are available online at DavenportsPianoBar.com.