Mikaela Rae Sullivan, Soprano - News and Updates

Fall 2018 - Kiss Me, Kate + Original Cabaret!

9/20/2018

I am very excited to be playing Lilli Vanessi/Katherine in Big Noise Theatre's Kiss Me, Kate - we open tomorrow! The cast and crew have been a delight to work with, and I am thrilled to be part of this Cole Porter classic. Tickets are available here!

I'm also adding the final touches to my first original cabaret, "They'll Be Sorry When I'm Famous":

Join singer, songwriter, actor, Mortified Chicago alum, and mediocre guitar player Mikaela Sullivan as she unearths embarrassing original songs from her young adult life. Laugh along and relive the awkward memories as Mikaela tells tales about puppy love, breakups, rebounds, and teen angst. Featuring unedited, unembellished performances of her greatest hits (from a decade ago), THEY'LL BE SORRY WHEN I'M FAMOUS is a funny and poignant peek into the coming-of-age diaries of a lovesick, small town girl with rockstar dreams.

Come out to Davenport's Piano Bar on Friday, October 12th at 8:00 PM!
Tickets are available here; 21+, $15 cover, 2 drink minimum.

2018 Highlights and Upcoming Performances

7/10/2018

I began my year performing once again with Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in Chicago in their March production of Patience. Playing Lady Saphir was a treat, and I look forward to the surprises that G&S Opera Co. has in store for next season.

I was also invited back for an alum performance on Mortified Chicago's stage this past May at Lincoln Hall. I'm always happy to share the shame and share my embarrassing original songs from my childhood. In fact, reviving my piece was so fun that I decided to expand it!

I will be writing and performing my first cabaret this fall: THEY'LL BE SORRY WHEN I'M FAMOUS: A COMING OF AGE CABARET. More details, along with ticket information, will come soon!

I am also keeping busy writing music with Cody Kauhl under the duo name Catherinette. We released an EP last summer and made a music video for our song, "Feel Good," back in May.

Catherinette - Feel Good from Catherinette on Vimeo.

Mortified Live in Chicago, Sinfonietta Bel Canto Competition Finalist Concert - May 6th and 7th

3/28/2017

Beginning with a non-traditional performance: I will be performing in a Mortified Live show on Saturday, May 6th at Lincoln Hall in Chicago (2424 N. Lincoln Ave). Mortified stars everyday people reading aloud their most embarrassing, pathetic and private teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes in front of total strangers. I will be presenting the songs I wrote as a teenager; share the shame with me! The show starts at 8:00 PM - more information can be found through the Facebook event and tickets can be purchased here.

I am also excited to perform with Sinfonietta Bel Canto on Sunday, May 7th in their SBC Voice Competition Finalists concert. In addition to the finalist performances, Sinfonietta Bel Canto will be performing Klughardt's Symphony #4 in C minor, op. 57. Category winners will be chosen at the concert, and attendees can vote for their favorite performance; I would love your support! The concert will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church (5211 Carpenter St. in Downers Grove, IL) at 3:00 PM - more information can be found on Sinfonietta Bel Canto's website and tickets can be purchased here (choose "Individual Tickets").

"A Fabulous 50's Christmas"

10/10/2016

I will be performing in the Towle Theater's upcoming production of A Fabulous 50's Christmas. I am excited to be part of this holiday tradition in Hammond!

Performances run December 9-11 and 15-18, Thursday and Friday performances at 8 pm, Saturday performances at 2 and 8 pm and Sunday performances at 2 pm. More information on this production can be found at the Towle Theater website.

Amour in Chicago- September 2nd - October 8th

8/25/2016

I will be playing the role of Madeline in the Chicago premiere of Amour. I have enjoyed working with Black Button Eyes Productions and the talented Amour team!

Performance dates are listed below:

September 2, 3 at 7:30pm and 4 at 2pmSeptember 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm and 11 at 2pmSeptember 15, 16, 17 at 7:30pm and 18 at 2pmSeptember 22-25 NO SHOWS due to OktoberfestSeptember 29, 30, October 1 at 7:30 and October 2 at 2pmOctober 6, 7, 8 at 7:30pm
All performances will be held at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N Southport Ave.) in Chicago. More information on the production, including tickets and news updates, can be found at AmourChicago.com.

Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium 2016- We're going to Canada!

8/11/2016

Cody Kauhl and I will be performing Excursus: Three Art Songs for Soprano and Flexible Media at the Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium on August 13th, 2016. We will be featured on the 4th Symposium Concert at 15:30 at Geary Lane (360 Geary Ave, Toronto). Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students; if you are registered for TIES, this concert is included in your registration. More information on this performance and TIES can be found at the New Adventures In Sound Art (NAISA) website.

Charlotte Street Foundation Public Performing Arts Showcase Update: Location Change!

7/21/2016

****Due to a heat advisory, tomorrow's performance (see previous post) will now be indoors at the Paragraph Gallery (23 E 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106). The updated performance information is listed below.****

Cody Kauhl and I will be performing at Paragraph Gallery (23 E 12th Street) in Kansas City, MO on Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm as part of the Charlotte Street Foundation Public Performing Arts Showcase. In addition to performing Excursus: Three Art Songs for Soprano and Flexible Media, we will be giving a preview performance of our new music under the duo name Catherinette.

"After a series of performances across the country, Mikaela Sullivan and Cody Kauhl have utilized their skills in electronic art song and contemporary songwriting to develop a new body of work under the duo name, Catherinette. Inspired by bands such as Sylvan Esso, Passion Pit and Ibeyi, Kauhl uses clear and comprehensible sample-based electronics to amplify Sullivan's vulnerable yet bold vocals."

We are very excited to share our new music with you! The concert is free, and there will be many other Charlotte Street Performing Arts Studio Residents performing on Friday afternoon. For more information, including a complete lineup, check out the Charlotte Street Foundation website and the promotional video below.

Catherinette is a work in progress, but we would love to keep you updated as we begin this adventure. You can follow Catherinette on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and SoundCloud.
More information can be found at the Charlotte Street website.

Charlotte Street Foundation Public Performing Arts Showcase- Excursus and Catherinette

7/13/2016

Cody Kauhl and I will be performing at Oppenstein Park (12th and Walnut St) in Kansas City, MO on Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm as part of the Charlotte Street Foundation Public Performing Arts Showcase. In addition to performing Excursus: Three Art Songs for Soprano and Flexible Media, we will be giving a preview performance of our new music under the duo name Catherinette.

"After a series of performances across the country, Mikaela Sullivan and Cody Kauhl have utilized their skills in electronic art song and contemporary songwriting to develop a new body of work under the duo name, Catherinette. Inspired by bands such as Sylvan Esso, Passion Pit and Ibeyi, Kauhl uses clear and comprehensible sample-based electronics to amplify Sullivan's vulnerable yet bold vocals."

We are very excited to share our new music with you! The concert is free, and there will be many other Charlotte Street Performing Arts Studio Residents performing on Friday afternoon. For more information, including a complete lineup, check out the Charlotte Street Foundation website and the promotional video below.

Catherinette is a work in progress, but we would love to keep you updated as we begin this adventure. You can follow Catherinette on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and SoundCloud.

Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium 2016

6/24/2016

Cody Kauhl and I will be performing Excursus: Three Art Songs for Soprano and Flexible Media at the Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium on August 13th, 2016. We will be featured in the fourth concert at 2:30 pm at Geary Lane (360 Geary Ave, Toronto). Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students; if you are registered for TIES, this concert is included in your registration. More information on this performance and TIES can be found at the New Adventures In Sound Art (NAISA) website.

Chicago Premiere: Amour, Royal Masquerade Ball

6/13/2016

I will be playing the role of Madeleine in Black Button Eyes Productions' upcoming production of Amour. The Chicago premiere of Amour will play September 2 - October 8 at The Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago. More information can be found on BroadwayWorld.com and the Black Button Eyes Productions website.

Rehearsals are underway for the Royal Masquerade Ball! Our next show is June 24th at 7:00 at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst, IL. Join us for a royal dinner, musical performances and dance lessons taught by the Chicago Dance Factory. I, Cindy of Ella St. in Joliet, will be your Assistant Ball Manager for this magical night. Bring your best masks and dancing shoes! Use the code RMBMIK5 to get $5 off your tickets. More information, including mask preorders and group pricing, can be found at RoyalMasqueradeBall.com.