Season of Concern Chicago and Artists Lounge Live present a one-night-only special concert Barbra & Judy Together Again, starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll. The evening, to benefit Season of Concern Chicago, will be held Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7pm at the Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
The world's premier Barbra Streisand impressionist and foremost Judy Garland interpreter unite for a one-night only concert to benefit Season of Concern Chicago. Award winner Steven Brinberg performs worldwide with his acclaimed show Simply Barbra, including appearances on Broadway, London's West End, Australia, Puerto Vallarta, and Hong Kong. Award winner Angela Ingersoll received national acclaim starring as Judy Garland onstage in End of the Rainbow, and an Emmy Award nomination for Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland on PBS. Together, these two blazing stars combine their uncanny acts for an unforgettable concert that's hilarious, heartfelt, and bursting with pride. Featuring a stellar live band, iconic songs include "Over The Rainbow," "People," "The Trolley Song," "Don't Rain On My Parade," "The Man That Got Away," "Evergreen," and "Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy."
This event is presented with Season of Concern Chicago by Artists Lounge Live. All proceeds will benefit Season of Concern, a non-profit dedicated to providing financial assistance to all Chicagoland theater practitioners impacted by illness, injury or circumstance.
Season of Concern Managing Director Christopher Pazdernik comments, “We are honored and thrilled that these two world-class artists will be taking the stage on behalf of Season of Concern. They are both exceptional talents and I know this concert will be one to remember! Next to our audience collections, this is our biggest opportunity of the year to raise funds for the emergency financial assistance we provide Chicago theater workers, and we look forward to welcoming the community for an evening of entertainment and mutual aid."
Tickets are priced $200 (Premium Seating & Post-Show VIP Reception), $150 (Orchestra Rows A-H), $100 (Orchestra Rows J-Q), and $50 (Balcony) and are available for purchase at https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/barbra-judy-together-again/
About the Artists
STEVEN BRINBERG (Barbra Streisand) New York Times calls him “one of the most gifted impressionists in the world.” Award-winning actor Steven Brinberg is widely regarded as the world’s premier Barbra Streisand impressionist. For over 25 years he has toured around the globe with his original show Simply Barbra, which he updates regularly. Brinberg's uncanny and hilarious homage to Streisand has met with international acclaim, including engagements at New York City's 54 Below, London's West End, Dublin, Edinburgh, Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand, Barcelona, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Puerto Vallarta, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The show has earned him two MAC Awards, a Bistro Award, and a Robby Award nomination for Theater and Cabaret in Los Angeles. Brinberg toured for a decade with Marvin Hamlisch and his symphony orchestra as a special guest star. He made his Broadway debut in the concert version of Funny Girl with Whoopi Goldberg, and has appeared onstage at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and The Kennedy Center. He performed at Stephen Sondheim’s birthday celebration at the Library of Congress, and narrated concerts for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus with text written especially for him by Terrance McNally. Steven has also performed at special events for such notables as Donna Karan, Joan Rivers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Liza Minnelli. Film credits include Boys Life and Camp. Television appearances include Blue Bloods, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, and Good Morning Australia. Brinberg's recordings Live in London (recorded at Abbey Road Studios) and Simply Barbra Duets are available on Amazon. simplybarbra.com
ANGELA INGERSOLL (Judy Garland) Los Angeles Times cheers “Ingersoll has incandescent star power.” Angela Ingersoll is an Emmy Award-nominated and multi-award-winning actor, singer, director, and writer. She headlines stages nationwide in Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland, receiving an Emmy nomination for her performance in the concert's television broadcast on PBS. She also won acclaim starring as Judy Garland in several productions of the play End of the Rainbow, receiving Chicago's Jeff Award, a BroadwayWorld Award, and Los Angeles Times Woman of the Year in Theatre. Attracting the attention of Garland’s family, Ingersoll collaborated onstage with Joey Luft, with critics dubbing her "heiress apparent to the Garland legacy." Other theatre: How to Succeed in Business... (Hedy LaRue, Jeff nomination), South Pacific (Nellie), Carousel (Julie), The Mistress Cycle (Anais Nin, Jeff nomination), The Secret Garden (Martha, Jeff nomination), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy, Ostrander Award), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza, Ostrander nomination), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Belle, Ostrander Award), Bat Boy: The Musical (Shelley, Ostrander Award), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit, Ostrander nomination), Macbeth (Lady Macbeth, Ostrander Award), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), Richard III (Lady Anne), The 39 Steps, The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and work with The Second City (Chicago and Hollywood). Other television: Chicago PD. Other concerts include The 12 Dames of Christmas with Angela Ingersoll, and appearances alongside her husband, performer and producer Michael Ingersoll. Together the couple founded Artists Lounge Live, a Chicago-based production company presenting concerts nationwide. Angela is the Artistic Director of Artists Lounge Live, writing and directing many of their shows. artistsloungelive.com, angelaingersoll.com IG: @angela_ingersoll
About Artists Lounge Live
Artists Lounge Live is a Chicago-based production company created by married team Executive Producer Michael Ingersoll and Artistic Director Angela Ingersoll. The company presents captivating concerts nationwide featuring classic pop music, singular talents, superb musicianship, and intimate storytelling. Their team of creators, headliners, and musicians enjoy distinguished careers in Broadway, theatre, film, television, and the recording and touring industries. Caring for audiences with a refreshing blend of humor and heart, Artists Lounge Live believes in the restorative power of live entertainment for the individual and the community. Partner theaters include Marriott Theatre and Paramount Theatre (Chicago), Goodspeed Musicals and Westport Country Playhouse (Connecticut), La Mirada Theatre and Laguna Playhouse (Los Angeles), A.D. Players at the George (Houston), Kahilu Theatre (Hawaii), Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Phoenix Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and more. artistsloungelive.com
About Season of Concern
Founded in 1987, Season of Concern Chicago is dedicated to providing financial assistance to all Chicagoland theater practitioners impacted by illness, injury or circumstance. SOC provides short-term emergency financial aid to theater workers through both The Biscotto-Miller Fund and The Malcolm Ewen Emergency Fund. Originally formed to assist those afflicted with AIDS-related illnesses, Season of Concern continues to support Chicago-based direct care HIV/AIDS organizations and has expanded its mission and support to meet the greater health needs of the Chicagoland theater community. Season of Concern relies on fundraising and donations to complete its mission, and to date has distributed more than $4 million to those in need. seasonofconcern.org