Cabaret Entertainers are back to entertain

On Saturday, Aug. 7, the Cabaret Entertainers will welcome LWers to their first show of 2021, “Cabaret Favorites.”

The doors to Clubhouse 2 will open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show, which will feature nostalgic songs of the past, Broadway hits, some country, a piano medley and what’s described as “a funny maternal happening.”

Joining performers Bette Fritz, Tosca Lies, Vickie Van Ert, Charla Gae, Andre DuSomme and Charlie Guggino are new members Maxine Chavez and Connie Farrand, plus special guest Linn Atkinson.

Club president Phil Mandeville will act as emcee, with Jon and Chris Russell as the supporting cast. The backstage crew includes sound technician Tim “The Eraser” Fitzpatrick and spotlight operator Bill McKusky.

Prior to the show, the club will pay tribute to its members who have joined the heavenly cabaret troupe, and Sherie Vanek will dedicate a song to her late husband, Johnny.

Attendees will find donation dishes at the tables; the club appreciates any financial support for future shows and toward purchasing replacement equipment.

—Charlie Guggino