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HERstory Musical Shows

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  • Home
  • HERstory Musical Shows
    • HERstory Series
    • Songwriting Sisters
    • Trailblazing Female 1sts
    • 19th Amendment & the Vote
    • Show Specifications
  • About US
  • Performances and Clients
    • Performance Calendar
    • Selection of Clients
  • Gallery
  • Contact

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June 29, 4 p.m.

50 Shades of Blue

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June 29, 4 p.m.

50 Shades of Blue

HERstory has been invited to join a very talented cast of singer-songwriters, folk artists, and cabaret performers to share a song of resili...

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SAVE THE DATE! HERstory IV: Women of the Windy City

Saturday, 11/15, 7:30 p.m.

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 Sondheim, 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 - to celebrate the incredible achievements of Windy City “SHEroes” from all walks of life.


PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., in the sizzling South Loop of Chicago! Ticket link to follow.

Welcome to HERstory Musical Shows

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!

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Booking now for Women's History Month - March 2026!

Get ready to be edutained like never before!

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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Check out our HERstory videos!

A Century of Songwriting SistersTrailblazing Female FirstsThe 19th Amendment and the Power of the VoteV-O-T-E

Corporate Client

 “Thank you!  We absolutely loved your program. We’ve heard nothing but positive chatter amongst participants; many saying it was the best event a DEI group has hosted!  Thanks for your sparkle and well thought out show!  We loved how you included women of all walks and cultures. So glad I was able to find you.”

Activity Director, Residential Community

 “Our residents really enjoyed it! … [and] are looking forward to having you back. They loved you!” 

Librarian

"The show was entertaining and educational. Our patrons enjoyed the singing, the narrative, and the chance to ask questions."

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