VENUS CABARET THEATER, presents Meghan Murphy in The Big Red Show, June 15-17th, 2019 at 8pm.
The Venus Cabaret Theater is the “sister” to the Mercury Theatre located at 3701 N. Southport Ave.. Many of you have witnessed her in our local theaters, playing roles that she truly stands out in. She has also trioed up with her “Mama Mia” ( Marriott Lincolnshire version) to do Cabaret performances as “We Three” which we adored. Now, bringing her solo show to this marvelous intimate space, you will have an evening that will truly impress you!
Songstress Powerhouse Meghan “Big Red” Murphy has taken the world by storm! With sold out shows in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City and Europe, this Chicago- based, Jeff Award nominated beltress sings an impressive range of musical genres, accompanied by a glamorous Old Hollywood stage presence and Force-of-Nature-like performance style.From soul to show tunes, laughter to tears, this “sparkling redhead with a dynamite voice,”(Chicago Sun Times), packs a punch and takes you on a ride. She hosts a grand party and a celebration of life! Big voice. Big laughs. Big Red.
Meghan is accompanied by Jimmy Morehead on piano, John Agno on drums and Mark Berls on bass.
Tickets are $30. For more information, go to mercurytheaterchicago.com
MORE ABOUT MEGHAN MURPHY
is a Jeff Award nominated Chicago based actor/singer/dancer/producer/
director/cabaret and recording artist who has been seen in countless shows and concerts throughout Chicago, NYC, LA, Philadelphia, Canada and Europe. Most recently, she’s been touring The Big Red Show and her original holiday show Big Red & The Boys around the country and now internationally with RWS Entertainment and Azamara Club Cruises. Film/TV: Captive State (Focus Features/Participant Media, 2019), WTTW Over the Moon gala concert. Chicago Theater Credits: Mamma Mia! (Tanya, The Marriott Theater, Jeff Nomination),Smokey Joe’s Café (Ruth/Pattie, Drury Lane Theater, Jeff Nomination), City of Angels (Oolie/Donna, Marriott Theater, Jeff Nomination), Hazel The Musical: A Musical Maid in America(World Premiere, Drury Lane Theater), Tommy (Acid Queen) & Rent (Joanne) at Paramount Theater, American Mixtape (The Second City), Broadway in Chicago’s World Premiere of music from The First Wive’s Club: The Broadway Musical, Chicago Humanities Festival, Chicago Sings, 50 Shades! The Musical (Pam, World Premiere Original Cast, NYC, Chicago, Canada). Meghan is the lead singer of her soul/blues band Everybody Says Yes and a guest solo artist with Chicago Soul Spectacular. Check them out on iTunes or see what she’s up to next at meghanmurphybigred.com
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