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

Love always makes for a good story because some part of it is always relatable. And what better way to explore all the various sides to love than in a three-part cabaret using – at least some – words and songs that people already know.

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 is comprised of:

• Part 1: Origins of Love: The Miseducation of Dr. K. September 2025. A sort of classic “boy meets girl/meet cute” that also explores what happens next.
• Part 2: Simple Love/Unperfect Actor. February 2026. A coming of age while emotionally stunted story.
• Part 3 Extraordinary Love. Spring/Summer 2026. A tale that remembers the past, embraces the present and hopes the future will continue to be anything but ordinary.

Part 2 takes place on Fridays, February 13, 20 & 27, 2026, at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro (3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613).