Cabaret

Gail has been no stranger to the cabaret world, having been at it for over twenty years. Her highly anticipated debut album Small Day Tomorrow was produced in Chicago and released May of 2006. A collection of jazz and cabaret songs, Gail spans decades of genres from the early 1940's standards to the intricate 3 part harmonies of Stephen Sondheim. She even includes a few gems from her critically acclaimed show "Can't Stop Talking" the music of Betty Hutton. Lighting up Davenport's Cabaret Room in Chicago, Jeff Rossen of Cabaret Scenes named it one of the Top Ten Cabaret Shows of 2002."Becker creates nothing less than pure magic." (****)

"Though she can play it cool in such an environment, a bent for drama and sensitivity may be more her natural instinct. The album is varied not only in musical style, but attitude as well. It's more about communication and making an emotional point. ... the title song (Bob Dorough/ Fran Landesman)and the opener, "The Friendliest Thing." ... They also present Gail in fine form, sounding confident and in charge." Rob Lester Talkin' Broadway

In July of 2003, Gail was part of a five person cabaret show called "Explicit Lyrics", which performed to sold out audiences. "Gail Becker, (who) brought down the house, has a voice with a crystalline Broadway edge," Jennifer Vanasco, Chicago Reader.

Gail has been heard at:

Sunset Playhouse, Milwaukee, WI

54 Below, NY, NY

West End Cafe, NY, NY

The Plush Room, San Francisco, CA

Park West Chicago, IL

Drury Lane Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

The Royal George Theatre Cabaret Room, Chicago, IL

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, Chicago, IL

Overture Center, Madison, WI

The Brink, Madison, WI

The Comedy Club, Madison, WI

Portage Center For The Arts, Portage, WI

Pop's for Champagne, Chicago, IL

University Club, Chicago, IL

The Mercury Theatre, Chicago, IL

Skokie Theatre, Skokie, IL

Royal Poinciana Country Club, Naples, FL

She entertains at many venues that still love to promote live music, and enjoys jumping back on the theatre stage whenever she gets the chance. Most recently, in Madison she has performed with numerous theatres including: Capital City Theatre, Madison Opera, Forward Theatre, Savoyards, and Children's Theatre of Madison.

Performing credits include -  National Tour: Babes in Toyland.  Chicago: High Society, Chicago, Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along, Pirates of Penzance.  Madison: Shining In Misery (Annie - world premiere), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Marya - regional premiere), On The Town (Madame Dilly),The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Featured Soloist) and Gypsy (Mazeppa) with Capital City Theatre, Tuck Everlasting (Mae - regional premiere), James and the Giant Peach, Aladdin and A Christmas Carol with CTM, Sweeney Todd, Dead Man Walking, and many others with Madison Opera. Cabaret credits include - 54 Below (NY), Overture Center (Madison), Chicago, San Francisco, and Naples, Florida. Gail works independently as a Music Director, Vocal Coach, and Voice Over Artist. She directs the Jerry Ensemble at Overture Center for the Arts, and is the Managing Director / Director of Education for Capital City Theatre.