
The HERstory duo is back with a brand new show!
After celebrating suffragists, trailblazers, and songwriters in earlier shows, Anita and Catherine now bring you their musical tribute to the amazing women who have shaped Chicago's vibrant history and culture. With music by Mercer, Schwartz, Parton, Strouse, Cornelia, Weill, and others, they’ll spotlight an array of women – from the famous and infamous to the “hidden figures” who have left an indelible mark on our city.
Please join Catherine, Anita, award-winning Music Director Beckie Menzie, and Irwin Berkowitz on percussion for their signature blend of inspiring stories interwoven with captivating music - all to celebrate the incredible achievements of Windy City “SHEroes” from all walks of life. Tickets here.
PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., in the sizzling South Loop of Chicago!
Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson are cabaret artists in Chicago,
who create shows that celebrate the advancement and achievement of women.
All the shows in their HERstory series are meticulously researched and crafted, not as collections of songs or concerts, per se, but as a form of musical storytelling that takes their audiences on a journey with songs and stories that entertain, educate, move, and inspire. Since 2019 their HERstory shows have been performed at or hosted by a variety of venues and organizations such as libraries, senior residences, community centers, an intimate cabaret club, and the Skokie Theatre, as well as civic, religious and corporate events.
Although their HERstory shows focus on female triumphs (and tribulations), they appeal to both men and women. Anita and Catherine construct their shows with something for everyone!
Each show in the HERstory series brings you a celebration, in song and story, of the vital role women have played in the achievements we cherish today and the vision we are weaving for tomorrow. Take your pick of shows, or book them all!
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"The show was entertaining and educational. Our patrons enjoyed the singing, the narrative, and the chance to ask questions."
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