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March 26th & 27th: 8:00PM
SIREN'S OF SONG
with Brenda Williams and Shannon Forsell
In honor of women’s history month, local favorites, Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams,
are back together again to sing the music of some of the greatest female singers of all
time—from Peggy Lee to Diana Krall and Ella Fitzgerald to Etta James—all backed by
the 9-piece Cool City Band under the direction of Roy Geesa.
TICKETS: $35, $45 (Two beverage minimum)
***Add a three-course dinner before the show for $30! (plus tax and gratuity)
CALL 275-1169 or Click here to order tickets online now!
“Shannon Forsell is not just a singer; she is a performer, with the vocal range and versatility to easily
make the transition from one style to another, whether it be cabaret, Broadway, jazz or popular
music.” – Chuck Workman, Jazz Critic
“Williams, no matter how you slice it, is the finest, jazziest, snazziest performer in town. I would travel
anywhere to hear her sing.” – Marion Gamel, The Indianapolis Star
Click here to hear to visit Brenda's website and listen to her music
Click here to visit Shannon's website and listen to her music
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April 9, 10
AN EVENING WITH MELORA HARDIN, Star of NBC’s “The Office,” & Broadway’s “Chicago”
Experience the formidable talents of blonde bombshell, Melora Hardin who, for the first time, is taking her act on the road. Star of NBC’s “The Office,” Broadway’s “Chicago” and multiple #1 box office movie hits, Hardin delivers an evocative, intimate, fun evening of music laced with sultry humor; featuring standards, Broadway and original songs.
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April 23
Lauren Cregor: Living in Music
Moments of our lives, big and small, are given a home in jazz, folk, rock and soul as Indiana native, Lauren Cregor, presents a night of original music, including works from Broadway, film and cabaret.
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April 30 & May 1
A ‘Marvelous Party’ with Steve Ross
Steve Ross, the “Crown Prince of New York Cabaret,” will present a witty musical tribute to Indiana’s own beloved composer Cole Porter. But what good is a party of one? Other dapper guests who may join the party include Noel Coward, Fred Astaire and more!
“The very personification of the spirit of Cole Porter. As long as Steve Ross performs (Cole Porter and Noel Coward) songs, the reputations of these great songwriting wits can only continue to soar.”
–The New Yorker
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July 9, 10
Darius de Haas: Broadway and Beyond
In order to fully showcase Darius’ extreme range of talent, audience members will receive two shows for the price of one! The evening’s first act will feature standards and showtunes Darius has performed during his extensive Broadway and Off-Broadway career in shows such as “Kiss of the Spiderwoman,” “Rent,” “Children of Eden,” and more! The second act will feature Darius’ highly acclaimed one-man tribute to music legend, Stevie Wonder.
“A performer who can reveal the sorrows, pains and joys of the composer’s richly layered repertoire with an intensity and honesty that easily envelops and mesmerizes the listener.”
– Variety
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July 17
Roger Schmelzer: Heartsongs: A Playfully Romantic Cabaret
Local cabaret performer, Roger Schmelzer, creates a romantic and wistful mood as he combines crisp interpretations of classic American pop standards and contemporary cabaret songs with intimate stories of love and life.
“Roger Schmelzer connects with his audience, as he weaves his personal story and passion into selections and dialogue that strike a common chord with each and every listener.”
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August 13, 14
Christine Pedi: Great Dames
Where else can you see Judy Garland, Liza Minelli, Barbara Streisand, Julie Andrews and Ethel Merman all in the same show? Long time Forbidden Broadway diva and impressionist Christine Pedi, sings songs about and made famous by the greatest ladies of the stage, screen and beyond. With comic flair and warm appreciation she conjures up classic tunes first popularized by many a “great dame.”
Great Dames won the 2008 New York Nightlife Award, Backstage Bistro Award and received a MAC nomination as well as being named one of the “Top Ten Memorable Theatre Moments of the Year” on BroadwayWorld.com
“Pedi is a musical theatre lead with the heart and soul of a comedienne and the combination creates more effervescence than a glass of good champagne.” – Cabaret Scenes
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September 10, 11
3 Men and a Baby… Grand! A Salute to the Rat Pack
Broadway and recording artists Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack and John Boswell join voices in “Three Men and a Baby…Grand!” Their harmonies are incredible and individually each one brings star-power to the stage. The show features standards from the Great American Songbook made famous by Sammy, Dean and Frank, including “Night and Day,” “New York, New York,” “Girl from Ipanema” and more!
“An infectious act, featuring three guys who love what they’re doing, have a helluva good time doing it, and involve us completely in the potpourri of marvelous song choices.” – Backstage Magazine
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September 17
Karen Kohler: Das Kabarett: European Cabaret and American Pop
A celebration of the roots of cabaret – featuring German cabaret songs, French chansons and American standards by artists such as Gershwin, Porter, Weill, Brel, Piaf, the Boswell Sisters, Ellington and Coward.
“Kohler’s songs, both in German and English, evoke the ambiance of a Weimar-era Berlin cabaret almost palpably. Current cabaret in Paris or Berlin can hardly be better than this.”
– Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes
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October 1, 2
An Evening with Maude Maggart
Maude, protégé to cabaret’s Michael Feinstein and Andrea Marcovicci (“Queen of Cabaret”), and sister to rock star Fionna Apple. One of the cabaret circuits finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Maude Maggart’s bright, warm and ethereal vocals breathe new life into classic composers like Duke Ellington (“Prelude to a Kiss”), Richard Rogers (a fresh-as-ever “My Funny Valentine”), Ira Gershwin (“I Can’t Get Started”), Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael. (“Skylark”).
“…With her sultry-sweet tone and quivering vibrato, Maggart conveys a singular freshness and unmannered sensuality.” – USA Today
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October 15, 16
Nita Whitaker: The Courage to Dream
Threading together music from the Great American Songbook, Broadway and pop, former Miss Louisiana , Nita Whitaker performs an evening of inspiration and hope. Her powerful and thrilling voice will take you on a journey and leave you with a renewed sense of wonder and delight.
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November 5
Shannon Forsell: The Nearness of You, A Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael
Indiana native and managing director of The Cabaret, Shannon Forsell, presents a tribute to one of the great composers of popular song, Indiana’s own Hoagy Carmichael (“The Nearness of You,” “Stardust,” “Georgia On My Mind”). The show will kick-off the release of Shannon’s new CD, “The Nearness of You,” featuring songs from “The Hoagy Carmichael Songbook,” and be held in The Cabaret’s new home, the Chrystal Terrac at the Columbia Club, where Carmichael played almost nightly from 1928-1929 with the Columbia Club Orchestra. All audience members will receive a complementary copy of the CD following the performance.
THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB
121 MONUMENT CIRCLE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
317-275-1169
