The 8th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion takes place in Chicago at DANK Haus (Lincoln Square) from November 2-6\u00a0for daytime master classes, workshops, and round tables. Sixteen Connexion concerts and special events will be held from\u00a0Oct 30 through November 15, including Milwaukee and Saint Louis.<\/p>\n
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An early-bird discount for conference registration ends September 15 at\u00a0cabaretconnexion.org\/faq<\/a>. Concert tickets will go sale beginning September 14 at\u00a0cabaretconnexion.org\/rsvp2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Cabaret Connexion unites performers, audiences, and emerging talent to advance the art, build global connections, and develop skills in a supportive community.<\/p>\n Master classes\u00a0and workshops led by accomplished industry professionals from Chicago, Nashville, San Diego, Paris and Berlin include Beckie Menzie<\/a>, Elisabeth Howard, Anne & Mark Burnell<\/a>, Paris-based Isabelle Georges, Berlin-based Thomas Kellner and many more to provide participants practical tools for vocal performance, storytelling, and creating unique audience experiences. Constructive feedback and generous artistic exchange are at the heart of the Connexion\u2014raising confident, compelling, and authentic presence on stage.<\/p>\n Among artists joining us from Paris is\u00a0Mich\u00e8le Barbier, who served as Josephine Baker<\/a>‘s private secretary during her career renaissance. In addition to her stay in Chicago, Barbier will be the guest of honor to launch the new Josephine Baker<\/a> Centre organization in St. Louis.<\/p>\n With the spirit of a modern-day Josephine Baker<\/a>\u2014fearless, magnetic, and unapologetically original\u2014the\u00a0Connexion invites performers, the public, and media to come for the art. Stay for the connections. Leave inspired.<\/p>\n CABARET CONNEXION CONCERT FESTIVAL:<\/p>\n Friday, October 30,\u00a0Lyonnais artists perform at University of\u00a0Wisconsin-Milwaukee<\/p>\n Sunday November 1, 7 PM at Sonia Oyola\u2019s Salon: Mamzelle Amandine & Julie Morel present\u00a0Women and Expectations<\/p>\n Monday November 2, 6 PM\u00a0Meet & Greet\u00a0at DANK Haus<\/p>\n Tuesday November 3,\u00a07 PM Isabelle Georges\u2019\u00a0Oh l\u00e0 l\u00e0 !\u00a0followed by\u00a0International Song Jam\u00a0at the Gateway Lounge<\/p>\n Wednesday November 4, 7 PM A Brief History of\u00a0Berlin Kabarett\u00a0concert at DANK Haus with Anne Fromm, Thomas Kellner, and Johanna Paliege<\/p>\n Thursday November 5, 7:30 PM\u00a0Piaf in Perspective\u00a0at l\u2019Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Chicago, featuring Anne-Sophie Guerrier and Ang\u00e9lique Dessaint<\/p>\n Friday, November 6, 7:30 PM\u00a0Black Voices in Cabaret\u00a0bring us\u00a0The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville\u00a0at Kennedy-King College<\/p>\n Saturday November 7, 2 PM\u00a0Seasons \u2014a showcase\u00a0concert at the CheckOut<\/p>\n Saturday November 7, 7 PM\u00a0Old Town Celebrates Montmartre\u00a0at the Old Town Triangle Association<\/p>\n Sunday November 8, 2 PM\u00a0Color and Light\u00a0\u2014a showcase concert at DePaul School of Music<\/p>\n The Post-Connexion Festival\u00a0continues with:<\/p>\n Monday November 9, 7 PM Homage to Yves Mathieu\u2019s\u00a0Cabaret Lapin Agile: Part I-solo piano by Jean Claude<\/a> Orfali; Part II- a concert of French songs.<\/p>\n Wednesday November 11, 7 PM\u00a0French singers join the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra at North & Maple Kitchen in Tinley Park<\/p>\n Thursday, November 12, Mich\u00e8le Barbier\u00a0presents in\u00a0Saint Louis\u00a0for the new Josephine Baker<\/a> Centre organization.<\/p>\n Friday, November 13, 7 PM\u00a0Lou Ella Rose\u00a0at Sonia Oyola’s Salon.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 14:\u00a0Suzie Telep\u00a0at the CheckOut<\/p>\n Sunday, November 15:\u00a0Patricia Tyson\u00a0at Sonia Oyola’s Salon.<\/p>\n Prefer BroadwayWorld in Google Search?<\/p>\n Add as a preferred source<\/p>\n