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Joan Collaso & The Family

Joan Collaso will be performing her repertoire of beloved songs. Emmy award winner and international vocalist, Joan was born, raised and is living in Chicago.…

Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute, A Mother’s Day Concert

Enjoy real life mother/daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan’s performance as they lovingly recall the famed 1964 concert of the legendary mother/daughter duo of…

Lynne Jordan—Naughty Divas: blues & double entendre to disco

Chicago’s favorite Diva, Lynne Jordan, presents a night of cabaret that covers the full spectrum of dynamic hits. From classic Blues and sneaky double entendre…

An Edible Array of Music: tunes to whet your appetite – Chicago Cabaret Week Opening Night

Robin Watson (Jazzlady Robin) has blazed some of Chicago’s premier hotspots including Navy Pier, United Center, Peninsula Hotel, Showboat, Empress and Majestic Star Casinos. On…