Chicago Cabaret Professionals- guide to what’s happeneing

May 30 11:59PM

Chicago Cabaret Professionals is proud to announce a call for submissions for the 5th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase, featuring the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship.  Beginning, Friday May 15, anyone 21 years of age or older can submit to be considered for this wonderful Cabaret Showcase and Scholarship opportunity. This showcase feature 5 finalists, selected by a panel of Cabaret, Music or Education professionals, who will be invited to create a 3-song mini set for their chance to become the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship recipient.  That person will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used to produce their first, solo Cabaret show at the venue of their choosing in the Chicago area.  Finalists will rehearse and perform their set, with a CCP Music Director, at least once for a reduced MD rate.  The scholarship showcase performance will be held at The Gateway Theater on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30PM.  Finalists will also be partnered with a mentor – an active, performing CCP member – who will help guide each finalist through the process of creating their Cabaret set.

Suzie Telep with the Ellie Rui Quintet – DayDreams Are Encouraged

Suzie will be the guest singer for the Quintet led by Ellie Rui, a Chicago-based jazz drummer from Columbus, Ohio.

Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Epiphany Center for the Arts

Wednesday, May 24  7PM

Rhapsody Theater 1328 W Morse Ave

Join Pam Peterson and friends in celebrating her 70th birthday with a vibrant musical cabaret show. Funny, tender and vocally powerful, Pam will share her humor and heart with you. She is known for her original musical parodies, with over 7 million views on YouTube. Her career has spanned five decades, performing with jazz trios, big bands and pop symphonies nationwide. Will life’s third act bring fame and fortune? Pam’s motto: Never too late! Music Director: Beckie Menzie / Musical Guests: Surprise!

Saturday, May 30 4-7PM

Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut St

TICKETS

Sunday, May 31 4 pm

Labyrinth Club 3658 N Pulaski Road

Be enveloped in a wave of love that will heal all your troubles (or at least give you several ways to break up!) — with music from Irving Berlin to the Carpenters!  Howie Pfeifer music directs Beth Halevy, Elisabeth Howard, Cristina Marinescu, Sharon Waltham and Dion Walton.  As a private club, everyone who performs or attends signs up as one-day member! The easiest membership you’ll have ever enjoyed. LIMITED SEATING!  We will repeat the show later that evening if need be.