Upcoming Events

We're The Peppermint Patties! We're classically trained opera singers but don't be fooled, we can belt too. We love mixing genres, making people laugh and use the stage to promote female leadership in the art while creating beautiful harmonies!

 Holiday Cabaret Show 
December 1st at 6:45PM
​Dorothy Downstairs

​Dorothy is a friendly lesbian cocktail lounge for every friend of Dorothy.  Join The Patties in an evening of holiday favorites, jazz standards, and much more!

Christmas with The Peppermint Patties
December 3rd & 16th at 7:30PM
Venus Cabaret Theater

The Peppermint Patties return to the Venus Cabaret Theatre with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters, Lennon Sisters and more.

​The Chicago-based vocal trio was founded in 2018. They are classically trained singers who delight in singing all genres of music. Patties’ shows are packed with nostalgic throwbacks, broadway favorites, jazz standards, and quirky covers.The family-friendly show is co-produced by vocal trio members Anna Caldwell, Daina Fischer, and Laura Smalley. The show is accompanied by Sarah Jenks.

Two performances will take place at The Venus Cabaret Theatre (3745 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL) on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 PM and Friday, December 16th at 7:30 PM.

Past Events

Live Show: The Borgata in Cleveland, OH

​August 13th, 2022

The Peppermint Patties are thrilled to perform as guests of The Borgata Bar in Little Italy for Cleveland's historic Feast of the Assumption celebration. 

Live Show: Sing, Sing, Sing!

​July 31st at 6:30PM
​Venus Cabaret Theater

The Peppermint Patties are excited to announce our return to performing in Chicago with a lineup of classic close harmony arrangements including reimagined Andrews Sisters covers, jazz standards, retro hits, acapella numbers, musical theater favorites and more. Patties’ shows have something for everyone. They are packed with nostalgia, comedy and plenty of heart.
 
The Patties will perform in The Venus Cabaret Theater part of The Mercury Theater complex. The 85-seat Venus Cabaret Theater is located in the vibrant Southport corridor and offers a unique intimate theatrical experience complemented by specialty cocktails.

The 90-minute show is accompanied by Wes Dziedzic. One performance will take place on July 31st at 6:30 PM at 3745 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL.

Tickets are available at www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/the-peppermint-patties

March Song Release: "Moon River"
March 19th 2022 at 3 PM CST

The Peppermint Patties are releasing their version of "Moon River" with guest artist Robin West.

"Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song also won the 1962 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

February Song Release: "Shoo Shoo Baby"
Watch on YouTube February 14th at 3 PM CST

The Peppermint Patties are ready to kick of 2022 with a brand new virtual song release just in time for Valentine's Day.

"Shoo Shoo Baby" is a popular song written by Phil Moore. The song was made famous by The Andrews Sisters, who sang it in the 1943 film Three Cheers for the Boys.

Subscribe to our YouTube and follow us on social media to watch our performance of "Shoo Shoo Baby."

Holiday Cabaret: Virtual Broadcast
Extended through December 31st, 2021

How to Watch:

VIRTUAL BROADCAST
Streaming on YouTube
Register any time before December 31st to watch!
Big News: The Patties Return to the Stage With a Holiday Cabaret

The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters.

The show  is packed with nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater favorites, jazz standards and quirky covers.

The family-friendly production is accompanied by Sarah Jenks and features guest artists Wesley Taylor and Isaac Frishman.

The show was recorded on December 11th at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL. It will be streamed on YouTube for a virtual audience starting on December 18th 7:30 PM CST.

​You can register for access to the show via Eventbrite. 

Holiday Cabaret at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL
December 11, 2021 at 7:30 PM CST

Big News: The Patties Return to the Stage With Live Holiday Cabaret

The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters.

The show  is packed with nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater favorites, jazz standards and quirky covers.

The family-friendly production is accompanied by Sarah Jenks and features guest artists Wesley Taylor and Isaac Frishman.

One performance will take place on December 11th at 7:30 at Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen in Arlington Heights. 

Hey Nonny offers an intimate live music experience. Have dinner beforehand in the Gastropub, or get PREMIER seats and enjoy dinner during the show!

The show will be recorded and streamed on YouTube for a virtual audience with bonus contest on December 18th 7:30 PM CST. You can register for the show via eventbrite. 

December Song Release: "Jing-A-Ling, Jing-A-Ling"
December 1, 2021 on YouTube

The Patties are kicking off the holiday season with a festive song release made famous by The Andrews Sisters in 1950!

October: Virtual Song Release - "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" 

The Peppermint Patties present "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" -- watch on YouTube.

"Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" was a popular Yiddish song written by Jacob Jacobs (lyricist) and Sholom Secunda (composer) for a 1932 Yiddish language comedy musical. 

It is widely regarded as the he world's best-known and longest-reigning Yiddish theater song of all time.

Five years later in 1937, The Andrews Sisters recorded it under a Germanized title. This is one reason you'll hear different pronunciations and see different spellings of this classic hit. 

September Classical Music Month - Art Song Series

September is Classical Music Month. To celebrate we are featuring three of our favorite arts songs.

Art Songs are compositions typically written for one voice with piano accompaniment and often (but not always) sung in the classical tradition. 

Part 1 - "Wait Until Tomorrow" Ft. Laura Smalley

"Wait Until Tomorrow" in and English art song for mezzo-soprano from Lugubrious Portraiture, or "Art Songs for Those on the Peripheries of Love" is a new art song series.

Words, music, and piano by Michael R. Oldham
Sung by Laura Smalley of The Peppermint Patties

​More music from Michael on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. 

Copyright 2021 by Michael R. Oldham (ASCAP), Impostor's Thought Balloons Publishing (ASCAP)

Part 2 - "Amor" Ft. Daina Fischer

Amor by William Bolcom, sung by Daina Fischer

Part 3 - "Élégie" Ft. Anna Caldwell

Élégie music by Jules Massenet, lyrics by by Louis Gallet, sung by Anna Caldwell

August: Virtual Song Release - Dream a Little Dream of Me

Join us on YouTube August 21st, 3 PM (CST) for our dreamy rendition of this classic song. 

"Dream a Little Dream" was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics.) It has been recorded more than 60 time by artists like The Mamas & The Papas in 1968.

A rendition by Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters was featured in the 1979 movies The Jerk.  

July: Virtual Song Release - "The Star-Spangled Banner"

The Patties celebrate July 4th with this arrangement of The National Anthem. Our recording premiered on YouTube on July 3rd, 3PM CST!

June: Virtual Song Release - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

In honor of #pridemonth The Patties present: Somewhere Over the Rainbow 

This original arrangement was written for us by our dear friend Heidi Joosten and premiered on YouTube on June 26th at 3pm CST!

May: Virtual Song Release - Sing, Sing, Sing!

The Peppermint Patties present: "Sing, Sing, Sing!" by Louis Prima. The arrangement was originally sung by The Andrews Sisters in 1952.

Our recording premiered live on YouTube on May 29th at 3pm CST!​

April: Virtual Song Release - Lollipop

Join the Patties for their rendition of the popular hit "Lollipop" made famous by The Chordettes in 1958!

The song was created when Julius Dixon was late for a songwriting session with Beverly Ross. Dixon explained that his daughter had gotten a lollipop stuck in her hair, causing him to be late. Ross was inspired by the story and sat down right away to pen the famous tune. 

Our recording premiered live on YouTube on April 26th at 3pm CST!​

March: Virtual Song Release - Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree

​"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two young lovers who pledge their fidelity while one of them is away serving in the war, or in our case being in a lockdown due to a global pandemic.

Our recording premiered live on YouTube on March 20th at 3pm CST!​

February: Virtual Song Release- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 

Featuring: 
Guest artist, Dovas Lietuvninkas on trumpet
Pianist, Michael Oldham

​Our recording premiered February 13th at 3PM CST!

Home For The Holidays: A Virtual Concert
Streamed FREE on Youtube December 5th at 7PM (CST)

Featuring:
​Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Michael Oldham

Won't you be my Galentine?
February 13 at 7:30 PM
Febuary 16 at 6:00 PM

Featuring:
​Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Michael Oldham

February 13, 2020 
7:30 PM
Borelli's Pizza 
$15 cover

February 16, 2020 
6:00 PM
Borelli's Pizza 
$15 cover

​Venue: https://borellipizza.com/

A Very Christmas Cabaret
December 19 at 8:00 PM

Featuring:
​Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Heidi Joosten
​
​Venue: https://davenportspianobar.com