Wilde Cabaret

About The Ensemble
Since 2019 the Lakeside Pride Wilde Cabaret has performed at various cabaret and other musical venues around Chicago, such as Drew's on Halsted, the Drifter, and Sidetrack. The Wilde Cabaret helps to expand Lakeside Pride's musical reach into venues where instrumental groups may not be as easily accommodated, and provides performance opportunities to singers and pianists who enjoy Broadway, pop, jazz and folk music. We also partner with our sponsoring ensemble, the Lakeside Pride Jazz Orchestra, and other small jazz ensembles in the organization to provide vocalists when needed.
 
Music Style
Our primary musical styles are Broadway/Showtunes as well as pop and jazz. However, there really is no limit on the types of music we can and do perform.
Instrumentation
 
Instrumentation
Vocalists with piano accompaniment (and sometimes additional instruments as needed/available e.g. guitar, percussion, bass, etc.)
 
Ensemble Size
The ensemble membership fluctuates from month to month with a core group of about 25 singers who perform as their schedule permits at any gigs on the ensemble's calendar.
 
Season
Year Round
 
Where To Find Us
The Wilde Cabaret has a standing monthly performance with Sidetrack on Halsted (2nd or 3rd Saturday from 1:30-3:30 with a few specific exceptions). The Wilde Cabaret also periodically participates in other events - paid or unpaid - along with other groups, for weddings, senior centers, corporate events, etc.
Upcoming Performances

Booking/Contact Information
Event Types
The Wilde Cabaret will happily perform as a stand-alone ensemble, or with another of Lakeside Pride's ensembles, at any event provided there is access to a piano and electricity for microphones. We've done weddings, benefits, corporate events, and city-sponsored events for the Chicago Park District.
 
Booking Requirements
When booking the following must be provided by the booking group:
  • Electrical hookups to power microphones/amps and keyboard
The ensemble will provide the following:
  • Music stands and all required equipment
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Contact The Ensemble

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JOIN THE ENSEMBLE

The cabaret is currently open to new members. Any signer or pianist/accompanist is welcome to join!

How To Join
Contact Wilde Cabaret. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend one of our monthly Sidetrack performances to see what we're all about, and introduce yourself to Christy or Adrienne (coordinators).

Rehearsal schedule
Rehearsals are typically scheduled once or twice a month based on upcoming performances and what musical numbers have been selected - particularly when there are a large number of duet/trio or group ensemble pieces vs. solos. Group rehearsals are usually on a week night or immediately prior to a performance (for a final run-through). Otherwise, soloists schedule rehearsals with their designated accompanist as frequently as necessary at a mutually convenient time prior to each performance.


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Lakeside Pride Latin Band group photo at Andersonville's Midsommarfest 2023