Here you will find some of the songs, set lists and themed shows that I do in my act. If your looking for talent to book for a show or event, this will show you what I can do! If you are indeed looking for performers and performances, please use my "Contact Me" page for bookings or just to get on my mailing list!
2010 projects include: "The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Julie - The Music of Julie Andrews" Friday's in April at Davenport's Piano Bar. "Love: Then And Now" at Skokie Theatre Sunday July 25th. Plus you can still catch "Sentimental Journey: The Music Of Doris Day" on Monday, April 19th at the Wilmette Theatre and Maxim's in Chicago on Wednesday, September 8th!
Sentimental Journey…the music of Doris Day!
Having recorded over 600 songs, Day is known for such hits as Sentimental Journey, Secret Love and Everybody Loves a Lover. Doris was not just a pretty voice and a pratfall. She represents the spirit of us all, at various times in history. She was the voice of the returning service men from World War II. She was the voice of the early women’s lib movement, representing single career woman everywhere. She was also the voice of a grieving gay community, at the height of the AIDS crisis. Her rendition of My Buddy, sung for her friend Rock Hudson, was used to say goodbye to sons, brothers and lovers in the early 80’s.
Won’t you join me in celebrating this amazing lady?
With Musical Director Beckie Menzie
The JUDY GARLAND Duets
Two of Chicago's premiere cabaret vocalists, Rob Dorn and Laura Freeman perform in “The Judy Garland Duets.” Join this musical tour-de-force as they pay tribute to one of the top entertainers of the twentieth century and her famous duets with such luminaries as Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, the one and only Mickey Rooney and many others. Not only is this a retrospective of Garland's career, but of classic, nostalgic Hollywood.
Songs include “A Couple of Swells,” “For Me and My Gal,” “I've Got Rhythm” as well as rarely performed songs Judy dueted with Fanny Brice, Frank Sinatra, Deanna Durbin, Vic Damone and Mel Torme.
So In Love...with Broadway!
Chicago favorites Laura Freeman & Bradford Newquist
with pianist William Underwood
bring together a glittering mosaic of the world's favorite American music.
The line-up features some of the best known composers and showstoppers
from past and current musicals. Whether it's the beauty of Rodgers & Hammerstein,
the wit of Cole Porter, or the tenderness of Jerry Herman,
this show captures the full spirit of the American musical.
This Joint Is Jumpin’…Music from the Speakeasy
Chicago Cabaret veterans Laura Freeman & Jeffrey Roscoe have brought their flair for wonderful wit and musical mimicry to legendary locales such as Davenport's, Maxims, Gentry, Park West, The Drake's Coq d'Or and 3160.
Now, with "This Joint Is Jumpin’”, they pay tribute to that classic institution of early 20th century Chicago (shhhhh!) – The Speakeasy. Honky Tonk, Swing and Ragtime are a few musical styles represented in this fabulous era in history. Period costumes included.
"This Joint Is Jumpin'" features vocalist Freeman and vocalist/pianist Roscoe, along with multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Michael Favreau on flute, sax, and clarinet in a rollicking evening of rowdy song showcasing the music of Fats Wallers, Sophie Tucker, the Gershwins and much more from a time when Bouncers really bounced, and the Password was king.