Emerging Artist Showcase- Thursday, August 13th Hurry- the house will be sold out before you know it!

WHEN:              Thursday, Aug 13  7:30PM

WHERE:  Gateway Lounge @Copernicus Center 5216 W Lawrence Ave

Chicago Cabaret Professionals is proud to present the 5th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase featuring the Denise Tomasello Cabaret Scholarship, on Thursday August 13 at 7:30PM at the Gateway Lounge.  This event has grown into a spotlight that celebrates the next wave of amazing artists in the Chicago area.  With no end cap on age, this event has featured some of Chicago’s most exciting and diverse new performers and helped them gain footing in this wonderful art form.  This year’s Emerging Artist Showcase Finalists are: Bryn Daney, Joel D’Aroya, Gabriella Longo, Rachel Maloney & Dee Pace.  The finalists are individually paired with an established CCP member to help them cultivate their 3-song mini set for the showcase and invited to participate in a variety of preparatory workshops to fine tune their set. Our talented mentors this year are: Elizabeth Doyle, Michael J. Mitchell, Mike Harvey, Carla Gordon and Hilary Feldman.  The finalists will also work with esteemed Chicago Music Director Chuck Larkin on their songs and he will accompany them for the August 13th Showcase performance. Ellen Winters Reynolds is the Producer.  Our wonderful judges this year will be: David Edelfelt, Cathy Glickman, Kelci Kosin, Beckie Menzie and Carolyn Wehner.

2025 Scholarship winner Aurora Boe will be performing a few songs from her triumphant solo cabaret debut: My Little Voice, which premiered in Chicago in June.    This event sells out quickly, so secure your ticket soon to witness the newest Emerging Artist Scholarship winner!