Chicago A Cappella Presents
Building American Pop
The Studebaker Theater
410 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il 60605
Music, Musical
Apr 19, 2026

Step into a musical time capsule with the ten singers of Chicago a cappella as they revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with narrator Geoffrey Baer.  These irresistible pop classics evoke songwriting genius converging under one roof—and their magic still strikes a chord today.

Chicago a cappella Presents
Building American Pop
Nichols Concert Hall
1490 Chicago Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
Music
Apr 25, 2026

Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.

Program by Joe Labozetta and Music Direction by Benjamin Rivera

Format: Full-length concert program (110 mins including an intermission) recommended for ages 10+

Performers:

Megan Bell, Soprano
Matthew Brennan, Bass
Ace Gangoso, Tenor
Adam Kosberg, Bass
Joe Labozetta, Bass 
Katelyn Lee, Soprano
Chelsea Lyons, Mezzo-soprano
Cari Plachy, Soprano
Emily Price, Mezzo-soprano
Alan Taylor, Tenor

Geoffrey Baer, Special guest 
Benjamin Rivera, Music Director

Program List
(program subject to change)

Chicago a cappella Presents
Building American Pop
The Studebaker Theater
410 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il 60605
Music
Apr 19, 2026

Step into a musical time capsule as the ten singers of Chicago a cappella revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with special guest Geoffrey Baer. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today. These catchy, heartfelt songs capture the joy of everyday life and still strike a chord today.

Program by Joe Labozetta and Music Direction by Benjamin Rivera

Format: Full-length concert program (110 mins including an intermission) recommended for ages 10+

Performers:

Megan Bell, Soprano
Matthew Brennan, Bass
Ace Gangoso, Tenor
Adam Kosberg, Bass
Joe Labozetta, Bass 
Katelyn Lee, Soprano
Chelsea Lyons, Mezzo-soprano
Cari Plachy, Soprano
Emily Price, Mezzo-soprano
Alan Taylor, Tenor

Geoffrey Baer, Special guest 
Benjamin Rivera, Music Director

Program List
(program subject to change)