Working In Concert

From Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, keep an eye out for singers from Working In Concert as they participate in the 5th Annual Chicago Cabaret Week.

The performers, fantastic venues, and organizers in the Chicago area are preparing for a wonderful festival experience. This event features contributions from Chicago Cabaret Professionals
Chicago Cabaret Project, Hilary Ann Feldman, Burnell Music, Charles Kouri, Claudia Hommel, Working In Concert, plus many more talents!

Discover the next generation of classical singers!

Showcasing eight of Chicago area’s rising young performers. They have been coached by Carl Ratner, Christine Steyer and Claudia Hommel to explore a cabaret approach to telling tales and creating characters from Bernstein, Brel and Burleigh, Guettel, Handel, Mendelssohn, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Saint-Saëns, to Shenton & Steyer.

Music directed by

Top: Harrison Mueller, Karissa Burkhardt, Peter Lorenzo, Chiemerie Obianom

Bottom: Brandon Burkhardt, Kunying Li, Hannah Grace Weber, Jasmine Doll

A special shout out to everyone involved in Bellissima Opera & Song's wonderful International Women's Day concert yesterday in Oak Park. (left to right) violin Becky Coffman; piano Alyssa Arrigo and Jennifer McCabe; singers Marissa Howard, Lauren Sutherland, Christine Steyer, Jennifer Kosharsky and Dominique Frigo; composer Dodie Morris Whitaker; art teacher Lindsay Hammer.

Working In Concert honors Women's History Month.

This year's IWD Concert theme, "Give to Gain," is inspired by the spirit of the IWD and emphasises the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction; it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving. You can support women in the arts on March 8 and through sustained actions all month and beyond.

Be the change you wish to see in the world!