3 Stages of Love

Devised & Performed by Khnemu Menu-Ra
with Dani Brady and Jean E. Mueller-Burr
Music by Ellis Douglas on guitar and Jill Waycie on piano
 

Throughout Season 9 Ghostlight will present a three-part cabaret experience devised by Ensemble Member Khnemu Menu-Ra, 3 Stages of Love.

The semi-autobiographical work features a blend of Shakespeare and song – along with original pieces. The full series will run over the course of the season — no need to attend all three, each piece stands alone as a complete work, but a richer story unfolds if you see the entire cycle.

The three-part series kicks off in September with Part 1: ORIGINS OF LOVE: The Miseducation of Dr. K.

Not familiar with cabaret as an artform? Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment dating back to 15th century Paris and features music song, dance, recitation and/or drama. The performance venue is usually a pub, bar, restaurant, nightclub or even, occasionally, a casino with a space for performances. The audience is often dining and drinking during the performance. Cabaret is often (but not always) oriented towards adult audiences with an underground history.

Details
What: 3 Stages of Love, Part I: ORIGINS OF LOVE: The Miseducation of Dr. K
Where: Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613)
When: Friday, September 5, 12 & 19, 2025
What time: 8 p.m.
How much: Tickets are pay-what-you-will with an average donation of $20. Reserve tickets in advance here.
Transportation Information: Ample paid street parking is available along Lincoln Avenue, as well as a paid parking lot about a block away at Lincoln and Berenice Avenue. Some neighborhood streets nearby offer free street parking. Mrs. Murphy & Sons also has a small, signed parking lot north of the restaurant.
Nearby public transportation includes the Irving Park Brown Line Stop, as well as the #80 (Irving Park) bus and the #50 (Damen) bus, both of which stop at the six corners with Lincoln Avenue.