CABARET LEGEND JULIE WILSON MAKES DAVENPORT'S DEBUT IN MARCH AS PART OF CHICAGO CABARET CONVENTION

OTHER FEATURED PERFORMERS INCLUDE CORY JAMISON, D.C. ANDERSON AND DIRTY BLONDE STAR SALLY MAYES

DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/), is proud to participate in the first-ever Chicago Cabaret Convention with a special performance by cabaret legend Julie Wilson. Other featured performers in February include Cory Jamison, D.C. Anderson and "Dirty Blonde" star Sally Mayes.

Julie Wilson: "The Julie Wilson Songbook"
Sunday, March 17th, at 9:00 pm. Cover Charge: $35

Cabaret legend Julie Wilson makes her Davenport's debut as part of the first-ever Chicago Cabaret Convention. Wilson brings along a collection of hits from her years of performing. She has headlined in virtually every top supper club and cabaret room in the United States, and has starred on and off Broadway in "Kiss Me Kate," "The Pajama Game," "Kismet," "Jimmy," "Hannah ...39," and "Legs Diamond," for which she received a Tony Award nomination. In London's West End, Ms. Wilson created the role of Bianca in "Kiss Me Kate," starred in "South Pacific," "Bet Your Life," and "Bells Are Ringing." She toured in "Company," "A Little Night Music," "Babes in Arms," and "Follies." She starred in the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of "Kiss Me Kate" and the specials "The Bachelor," "Come to Me," and PBS's "The Julie Wilson Songbook."

Stephen Rader
Saturdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 10:30 pm.

Rader performs at numerous Chicago venues including Davenport's, Voltaire, the Gentry and Toulouse on the Park. In 1999, he received the After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret performer for his show "Mama's Boy," and his second show "Weird, Sexy & Dangerous," was honored as one of the top cabaret shows of 2000 by Gay Chicago Magazine.

Sally Mayes: "An Evening with Sally Mayes"
Monday, March 4th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $20

Tony nominee Sally Mayes makes her Davenport's debut with selections from The Story Hour and Boys and Girls Like You and Me. Mayes' most recent critical acclaim comes from starring in the National Tour of "Dirty Blonde," currently playing at the Auditorium Theatre.

Gail Becker: "Can't Stop Talking, The Songs of Betty Hutton"
March 7th-10th (Thu-Sat at 8:00 pm and Sun at 7:00 pm) Cover Charge: $13

Gail Becker returns to Davenport's to highlight the uniqueness of Betty Hutton's career, offering songs with outrageous lyrics, crazy analogies, and rapid tempos. Featured songs in the program include "Murder, He Says," "I've Got the Sun In the Morning," "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief," "Rumble Rumble," "That Little Dream Got Nowhere," and "Let's Not Talk About Love."

This Time: A World Premiere Concept Musical
Monday, March 11th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $15

This Time, a theatrical song-cycle, follows the romantic history of a young man as seen through the eyes of his now older and wiser first love. New relationships, independence, loss, reflection and rebirth drive this three-person show forward. Brimming with innovative composition and moving lyrics, This Time features over a dozen new songs by composer/lyricist mike descoteaux, who has been seen as composer, musical director, or pianist for Musical! The Musical, Northlight Theater, New Tuners, and Comedy Sportz.

"Grapefruit Moon, the Music of Tom Waits"
Wednesday, March 13th at 10:30 pm. Cover Charge: $18

Held over by popular demand, "Grapefruit Moon, the Music of Tom Waits," pays tribute to a wealth of material spanning Tom Waits' 26-year songwriting career. A talented trio of local vocalists (solo artists David Balsie and Matt Davis, plus Patty Morabito of 3 Girls 3, and Dan Stetzel on piano) performs such Waits standards as "Grapefruit Moon," "Downtown Train," "Invitation to the Blues" and "Earth Died Screaming."

Pamela Sue Fox: "Let's Misbehave!"
Friday, March 15th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $15

Pamela Sue Fox returns to Davenport's to showcase some of the vast musical comedy material by one of America's most beloved composers ever, Cole Porter. "Let's Misbehave!" features 17 Porter tunes, including a new song, "Opera Star," with lyrics written by Cole Porter during his college days and an original melody by Chicagoan John Steinhagen.

Joan Curto: "Unexpressed?"
Friday, March 15th at 10:30 pm. Cover Charge: $10

Joan Curto's critically-acclaimed "Unexpressed?" is an eclectic collection of songs ranging from the 1937 song "I Double Dare You," to a stunning rendition of Amanda McBroom's "Putting Things Away." Other highlights include songs by Julie Gold, Kurt Weill, Susan Werner, Carol Hall and the title song, "Unexpressed," by John Bucchino.

Colleen McHugh: "Tales of Revenge & Regret"
Saturday, March 16th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $20

Colleen McHugh, 2001's After Dark Award winner for "Outstanding Cabaret Artist," returns to Davenport's with her award-winning cabaret show, "Tales of Revenge & Regret." This critically-acclaimed collection of comedy, jazz, country, disco, and improvisation features music from songwriters as varied as Johnny Mercer, Joni Mitchell, Cole Porter and even Weird Al Yankovic.

Cory Jamison
Sunday, March 17th, at 7th pm. Cover Charge: $15

Cory Jamison brings an eclectic mix of her favorite songs to Davenport's for one special performance. Highlights include songs from the 1930's and 40's through today's contemporary writers. Jamison, who is based in San Francisco but is a Chicago favorite, has charmed audiences throughout the U.S. with her insightful and sensitive interpretations of American popular song.

Phillip Officer: "My Romance, Love Songs by Richard Rodgers"
Monday, March 18th, at 7:00 pm. Cover Charge: $15

One of New York's favorite singers, Phillip Officer, returns to Chicago with a special concert spotlighting the centennial birthday celebration of Richard Rodgers. Officer will also showcase Rodgers' collaborators; such great lyricists as Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein II, Stephen Sondheim and Martin Charnin. Song selections will include "Blue Moon," "It Might As Well Be Spring," "My Funny Valentine," "Hello Young Lovers," "Bewitched," "Surrey With the Fringe On Top," and the classic, "My Romance."

D.C. Anderson: "An Evening with D.C. Anderson"
Monday, March 18th at 9:00 pm. Cover Charge: $12

Currently touring the country as Andre in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera , D.C. Anderson will be performing the MAC nominated song, "How's Your Little Act" (co-written with Billy Philadelphia), a few selections from his current LML Music CD release, Blue Summer Day, as well as premiering a few new songs.

Jeff Harnar
March 20th-24th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $20

With musical director James Followell on piano, Jeff Harnar brings a collection of songs from his many shows and various compact discs. Harnar has twice won The Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award (MAC) as Best Male Vocalist and three times been honored with The Backstage Bistro Award (Newcomer, Vocalist & Show). He has appeared at Carnegie Hall in both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas, as well as in his one-man show at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall.

Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael: "Cookin' Again"
Thursday, March 28th at 8:00 pm. Cover Charge: $12

Beckie and Tom return to Davenport's for "Cookin' Again," a musical mixture of old and brand new arrangements by one of Chicago's top cabaret duos. The evening's recipe includes such songs as "I Can Cook, Too" and "Lost in the Stars."

Anne Pringle and Mark Burnell: "Jazz at Dav's"
Friday, March 29th at 8th pm. Cover Charge: $12

Anne Pringle and Mark Burnell reunite for "Jazz at Dav's," featuring some standards, blues, big band, bebop, and their signature a capella. Highlights include music from Basie to Monk.

Suzi Petri: "Black Market Good Friday"
Friday, March 29th at 10:30 pm. Cover Charge: $15

Suzi Petri pays tribute to the life, loves, and music of Marlene Dietrich.

 

 

 

 

IN THE PIANO BAR

In addition to providing informal musical entertainment year-round with no cover charge, Davenport's lively Piano Bar offers an after-work cocktail hour with complimentary hors d'oeuvres on Friday evenings. "Martini Madness" strikes on Thursday and Sunday evenings with specially-priced flavored martinis named for Davenport's popular staff and performers, such as the "Mattini" and "Nitz's Nector." Live entertainment begins at 9:00 pm on weeknights and 8 pm on weekends, featuring sing-a-longs and audience requests by the following popular Chicago performers:

Mondays and Wednesdays: George Howe
Thursdays and Saturdays: Andrew Blendermann
Fridays Daryl Nitz with George Howe on piano
Sundays: George Howe on piano
Cocktail hour Fridays & Saturdays: Gwen Pippen

Since opening in the fall of 1998, Davenport's has attracted crowds and critical acclaim, thanks to its quality lineup of talent; intimate, acoustically-ideal setting; and plenty of street parking! Davenport's' considerable success can also be attributed to the club's three owners, who each contribute a valuable expertise: Sue Berry (finance); Bill Davenport (operations); and Donna Kirchman (marketing). With their shared vision and a passion for cabaret performance and superb customer care, Davenport's is in good hands, or rather, three pairs of good hands.

DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - http://www.davenportspianobar.com/) is open every night except Tuesdays, from 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (3:00 am on Saturdays). Reservations for all performances are strongly encouraged. A two-drink minimum is in effect in the Cabaret.

 

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