10/1/21 - 10/24/21: Kristen will FINALLY perform her long awaited "Spotlight on Bette Midler" show at the Camelot Theatre, after it was postponed in spring of 2020, due to the pandemic. Don't miss this delightfully wacky tribute to the Divine Miss M!! camelottheatre.org/2021-spotlight-midler/
7/1/21 - 9/5/21: Kristen will be portraying the role of Vi Petty and many ensemble characters in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre! oregoncabaret.com/buddy/ 3/9/21 - 3/10/21: Kristen and guitarist Robbie Dacosta will be performing their show "The Road to Janis," in the Oregon Cabaret Theatre's "One Night Only" Series. Don't miss this dynamic duo in this 2 night only show!
3/5/21 - 3/21/21: Kristen will join 3 other dynamic female performers in a musical revue "Traveling Through Broadway" at the Ghostlight Playhouse. This production will also be live-streamed, so visit the website for details! ghostlightplayhouse.com
10/16/20 - 10/18/20: Kristen will be bringing back her self written Janis Joplin show "Get It While You Can!" at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, in their 2020 Cabaret Series. It's only 3 nights, and almost sold out, so call the box office ASAP to reserve your tickets!
10/6/20 - 10/7/20: Kristen will be performing in a 3 woman Dolly Parton Tribute show, "Tennessee Blonde", written by Valerie Rachelle, on the patio at Tap & Vine in the Medford Center! Don't miss this special 2 night event!
7/30/20 - 8/9/20: Kristen will be performing in her self written one woman Janis Joplin tribute show "Get It While You Can!" An Evening with Janis Joplin at Collaborative Theatre Project in the Medford Center. Don't miss her debut performance of this dynamic show!
2/26/20 - 3/22/20: Kristen will be playing the role of Petra in A Little Night Music at the Camelot Theatre in Talent, OR! Don't miss this beautiful production, directed by Todd Nielsen. ***Due to COVID-19, this production was cut short, and closed unexpectedly on March 12th. To donate to the Camelot Theatre in their time of need, please visit camelottheatre.org/theatre-strong/
10/9/19: Kristen will be performing with Robbie Dacosta (guitar) and Tom Stamper (drums) in their show "Feelin' Groovy", a special One Night Only show at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre! It's mostly sold out, but call ASAP to get on the waitlist!!
8/30/19 - 11/10/19: Kristen will be portraying the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre! For tickets, visit oregoncabaret.com/sweeney-todd/ ***Click this link to watch a spotlight interview of Kristen as the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd! youtu.be/7CHNYMLtqgw
8/8/19 - 8/18/19: Kristen will be performing as Mama Cass Elliot in the Spotlight on the Mamas and the Papasat the Camelot Theatre in Talent, OR. She also wrote the script and directed the piece, so this is a passion project that comes straight from her heart! ***Click this link to watch a highlight video from the Spotlight on the Mamas and the Papas! youtu.be/nUyiAwsBBrk ***Click this link to watch Kristen's director/writer interview for the show! youtu.be/dfzEpyCEiV4
1/31/19 - 3/31/19: Kristen will be performing in Beehive 60's Musical for a second time! She will be reprising her role, portraying Janis Joplin, this time at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre! Don't miss this powerful blast to the past! ***Click this link to watch Kristen's Beehive Spotlight Video! youtu.be/lV85n8LwHsE
11/28/18 - 12/30/18: Kristen will be playing her dream role, Nancy, in Oliver!the classic musical based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, at the Camelot Theatre! ***Click this link to watch the promo video for Oliver! https://youtu.be/ujmrg-l1aYw
10/19/18 - 10/31/18: Kristen will be reprising her role again as Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre!! It’s back for 2018! There are only 7 performances, so get your tickets asap at www.oregoncabaret.com
8/17/18 - 9/16/18: Kristen will be portraying Diana Divane, the soprano diva of the opera house, in Lend Me a Tenor: the musicalat Collaborative Theatre Project in Medford, OR. Lend Me a Tenor is a high-velocity, hilarious, operatic farce, complete with slamming doors and mistaken identities, based on the original play by Ken Ludwig. You don't wanna miss this one!
7/1/18: Kristen will be performing her debut solo show in Ashland on Sunday July 1st 7-9pm at The Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, accompanied by the amazing Robbie Dacosta on guitar. Kristen & Robbie previously played together in the Spotlight on Janis Joplin show at the Camelot Theatre. They will be covering many Janis Joplin songs, as well as various feel good oldies tunes. ***Click this link to watch Kristen & Robbie performing "Me & Bobby McGee" at a local Ashland pub! https://youtu.be/OlCJbrOkqRg
4/5/18 - 4/22/18: Kristen will be starring, alongside Jade Chavis, in the Spotlight on Tina Turner & Janis Joplinat the Camelot Theatre. Their music will bring down the house with hits such as Joplin's "Piece of My Heart", "Ball and Chain", and "Me and Bobby McGee", and Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It?", "Proud Mary", and "River Deep Mountain High." ***Click this link to watch the promo video for Spotlight on Janis Joplin & Tina Turner! youtu.be/SH-93ZgNmL4
3/8/18 - 3/25/18: Kristen will be portraying The Girl with a Date in the musical, Blues In The Night, Starring: Kristen Calvin, Jennifer Davis de Puglia, Brandt Nakamura and Rose Passione, Directed by Kathy Wing The soul of the blues wails out full and strong in Blues in the Night, a scorching, Tony-nominated musical! With little spoken text, the interweaving stories are defined through glorious songs that cover the range of this indigenous American art form, from Bessie Smith to Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox and more, telling of the pain and misery of life and love... and also of the dogged determination to get through it all... that is the essence of the blues. Call 541-632-3258 or visit www.randalltheatre.com for tickets ***Click this link to watch the promo video for Blues in the Night! https://youtu.be/abmvEOnGeV0
12/15/17 & 12/22/17: Kristen will be performing, for the second year in a row, at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre's "Naughty But Nice" Late Night Cabaret Show. For the first time ever, she will be performing 4 Diva Impersonations within one Christmas song. There are only two performances, so don't miss the fun! ***Click this link to see a video of Kristen's Diva Impersonation Performance! https://youtu.be/nQpXhtkhofU
11/16/17 - 12/31/17: Kristen will be performing in the ensemble (and understudying the role of Amalia) of the musical She Loves Me at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre! An intimate and touching show, featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret), She Loves Mewas nominated for five Tony Awards in 1964. The 1993 Broadway revival won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical and the 1994 Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance. For tickets, visit www.oregoncabaret.com ***Click this link to see a promo video for She Loves Me!https://youtu.be/10dd7MwVpaQ
10/20/17 - 10/31/17: Kristen will be reprising her role as Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre!! It’s back for 2017! In this cult classic, newly engaged Brad and Janet become stranded at the eerie mansion of the mad transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter on the eve of his greatest triumph – the creation of a gorgeous muscled hunk named Rocky. There are only 7 performances, so get your tickets asap at www.oregoncabaret.com ***Click this link to see an exclusive interview with the cast, as well as clips from last year's show! youtu.be/WIbEgvPkaAM
6/21/17 - 7/23/17: Kristen will be returning to the Camelot stage, starring in SPAMalot as The Lady of the Lake! "Lovingly ripped off" from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Camelot is pleased to present Spamalot as its summer musical. This is the ultimate dream role for Kristen, so don't miss it! GET TICKETS at www.camelottheatre.org/2017/Spamalot.php ***Click this link to see Kristen perform "Whatever Happened to My Part" in Spamalot! youtu.be/AOISvTcMcfY ***Click this link to see a clip of the Spamalot cast! https://youtu.be/O1XQ9pFRqrg?list=PLo9kZspJ4WSrSnY2Yw8o0Q-ZQAvBkIpw6
4/13/17 - 5/14/17: Kristen will perform in her debut performance at the Broadway Rose Theatre in Portland/Tigard, as Janis Joplin, Lulu, and more in BEEHIVE the 60's Musical, a hair-raising tribute to the women who rocked the '60s! A fun, frothy flashback to the fabulous females of 1960s pop music, April 13 – May 14, 2017 Preview: Thursday, April 13 Opening Night: Friday, April 14 (w/ complimentary bubbly) Closing: Sunday, May 14 GET TICKETS and learn more at www.broadwayrose.org/beehive ***Click this link to see Kristen's performance as Janis Joplin in Beehive! youtu.be/-e9DxglfUno 12/16/16 & 12/23/16: Kristen will be performing in the Oregon Cabaret Theatre's 2016 "Naughty But Nice" Late Night Cabaret. Kristen will be singing two solos, one being the popular Mariah Carey classic, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Shows start at 11pm. Don't miss this hilariously naughty cabaret! For more info, please visit www.oregoncabaret.com. ***Click this link to see Kristen's performance of "All I Want For Christmas Is You." https://youtu.be/hk4tpZOM_6s
9/22/16 - 11/6/16: Kristen will be performing in the Oregon Cabaret Theatre's Halloween "Double Creature Feature," playing Maggie and Ron Taylor in Bat Boy and Magenta in Rocky Horror Picture Show. The same cast of 10 will do both shows in rep, with Bat Boy from September 22nd through November 6th and Rocky Horror from October 12th though November 2nd. Don't miss these either of these creepy, sexy, rock n' roll musicals!! For more info, please visit www.oregoncabaret.com. ***Click this link to see Kristen's Cast Spotlight video. https://youtu.be/XOD9w4vloCU 6/25/16, 7/9/16, 8/11/16: Kristen will be singing the National Anthem at three Rogues Baseball games this summer! ***Click this link to hear Kristen's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Fm2ghRyL8
7/10/16: Over the past year or so, Kristen has been recording the voice of the character "Starlight" in the original musical, Way Beyond,book and music by Don Larson. The musical is an inspirational tale about love, set in the town of Ashland, Oregon, and the music has been described as very "Disney-esque". ***To hear a few of these beautiful songs, visit Kristen's soundcloud page at https://soundcloud.com/kristen-calvin
6/9/16 - 6/12/16: ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Kristen will be performing 22 Liza Minnelli songs in a tribute concert, Spotlight on Liza Minnelli, at the Camelot Theatre in Talent, Oregon. Don't miss this one! Tickets will sell out fast, so reserve them today! For more info, please visit www.camelottheatre.org
5/29/16: Kristen and Noah were married in Lithia Park on Sunday May 29th 2016 in their new home of Ashland Oregon! Friends and family from all over the country gathered to celebrate the occasion. Congratulations to the newlyweds, as they head to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for their honeymoon! ***Click this link to hear Kristen sing "At Last" at the wedding reception. https://youtu.be/LUSJaHvK0A4
4/17/16: Kristen recorded the vocals to the hauntingly beautiful song, "The Moon Rises", written by the talented Dane Larson. The recording was uploaded on the popular youtube channel, Ponyphonic, which has an amazing fan following from the My Little Ponyseries. In a matter of two weeks, the song received over 100k views, and now it is well on it's way to 200k. ***To hear this gorgeous song, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vBJAgbiBTY
3/16/16 - 4/17/16: Kristen will be playing the part of Frenchy and several ensemble roles in Camelot Theatre's production of Sweet Charity the musical! Come see Kristen showcase her dancing in this Fosse inspired piece for her debut performance at the Camelot in Talent, Oregon! For more info, please visit www.camelottheatre.org. ***Click this link to see the musical number "The Rhythm of Life" from the production! https://youtu.be/Tic_9b1JYjY?list=PLo9kZspJ4WSrSnY2Yw8o0Q-ZQAvBkIpw6
12/18/15 - 12/21/15: Kristen will be singing some beautiful Christmas tunes in Suits & Holiday Skirts, an original Christmas Variety Show, in the style of a 1940's radio hour. 3 Performances at D&S Harley Davidson, and one special performance at The Ashland Springs Hotel. Bring in the holiday cheer with this heartfelt piece! More info at tftmtheatre.com
11/7/15 - 11/15/15: Come see an original musical revue, Broadway or Bust!, showcasing 1960's Broadway shows! Kristen will be belting out "Don't Rain on my Parade" among many other notable tunes. November 7, 13, 14 - 7 pm November 8, 15 - 1 pm Tickets - $18 "Pay What You Want" at the door for seats remaining unsold 30 minutes before showtime, subject to availability (suggested donation at the door is $15). To order tickets, call 541-632-3258 or go to randalltheatre.com
9/24/15: Noah proposed to Kristen at the Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City, California, and she said yes! They have set the date for May 29th, 2016!
9/11/15 - 9/13/15: Come see Kristen star at Marian Paroo in The Music Man at the Historic Ashland Armory! One Weekend Only! 9/11 and 9/12 at 8pm and Sunday 9/13 at 2pm! Don't miss this beautiful show! More info at tftmtheatre.com. ***Click this link to hear Kristen sing the song "My White Knight" from this production. https://youtu.be/4vi1-OGEyF0?list=PLo9kZspJ4WSrSnY2Yw8o0Q-ZQAvBkIpw6
8/27/15 - 8/28/15: Chicago the musical has been extended! It's your last chance to see this wildly popular musical at the Randall Theatre. Only 2 more performances, August 27th & 28th at 7:00pm!!
8/7/15 - 8/23/15: Come see Kristen play merry murderous, Liz, in Chicago the musical! August 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7 pm, August 9, 16, 23 at 1 pm, Reserved seating - $18 "Pay What You Want" at the door (subject to seating availability) To purchase tickets: call 541-632-3258 or go to randalltheatre.com
4/29/15: Due to an amazing turnout on Saturday, Companyhas been extended, with one more performance on April 29th! Come see this heart-filled production at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre. Tickets are $12 at the door. Last chance to see this amazing show! ***Click this link to see highlights from this performance. https://youtu.be/9gTmIKObb7Y
4/25/15: One Night Only performance of Company, a musical by Stephen Sondheim! Kristen will be playing two dynamic characters; Amy and Marta. It will be at the D & S Harley Davidson Event Room at 8pm. Tickets are $12 at the door. Don't miss this one! More info at tftmtheatre.com
March 2014: Kristen and her partner, Noah, have recently relocated to Ashland, Oregon, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival! More exciting updates to come!
11/30/13 & 12/7/13: Kristen will be performing with the Christmas Caroling Quartet, the Frozen Robins, at the Morton Arboretum Illumination Tree Lights Festival on Saturday November 30th and Saturday December 7th from 5:00 to 7:00. The Morton Arboretum is located at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle, IL, and it will include holiday themed food and drinks, one mile hike, and beautiful lights and Christmas decorations. For more information, visit http://www.mortonarb.org/events/illumination-tree-lights-morton-arboretum.
12/5/13: Kristen will be performing with the Christmas Caroling Quartet, the Frozen Robins, at the annual Christkindlmarket on Thursday December 5th from 5:30 to 7:00. The Christkindlmarket is a daily German themed festival/market located at the Daley Plaza at 50 W Washington St. There will be delicious themed food, spiced wine, arts and crafts for sale, and so much more. For more info about booking the Frozen Robins at your holiday event, visit http://www.frozenrobins.com.
11/19/13: Kristen & Kasey will be performing in the variety show, Lindsey's Calling, on Tuesday November 19th at 10:00 pm at Studio BE at 3110 N Sheffield Ave! This exciting show will feature some of Chicago's best improv acts and stand-up comedians, with Kristen & Kasey as musical entertainment. Check out this weekly variety show at https://www.facebook.com/LindseysCalling.
10/26/13: Kristen will be competing in Hidden Cove Bar Halloween Karaoke Contest on October 26th from 7 pm-11 pm. Winner receives $100, 2nd prize receives $50, and the theme is 80's & 90's pop music. Come support Kristen and be her cheerleader! ***Kristen won 2nd place at this Halloween Karaoke Contest, dressed as Marilyn Monroe!
10/24/13: Kristen is teaming up with jazz pianist, Carl Kennedy, and performing at the Schulter Foundation's 2013 Positive Impacts Fundraiseron Thursday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30 at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro. Hosted by Janet Davies from the ABC Channel 7 News, the Schulter Foundation will be honoring our community students, seniors and independent businesses. Kristen & Carl will be covering some classic gems made popular by Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Etta James, & Rosemary Clooney. ***Click this link to see a video of highlights from this wonderful fundraiser! https://youtu.be/Fs26qnzm1c4?list=PLo9kZspJ4WSoB2INHYDnwFnF9R9QUbCMW
10/1/13: Kristen just got cast in the Frozen Robins A Capella Christmas Caroling Quartet! This professional caroling group travels to various events and venues around the Chicagoland area and spreads Christmas cheer during the holidays. Visit www.frozenrobins.com for more information or to book us for your next event! Upcoming performances will be posted soon. ***Click this link to see the Frozen Robins sing their rendition of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." https://youtu.be/kEGp8fmx1P4
7/19/13, 7/26/13, 8/2/2013, 8/9/13, & 8/16/13: Kristen will be performing for Mcfarland's Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre as a Lounge Singer every Friday night at Gino's Steakhouse in Dyer, Indiana at 7:00pm. Jazz pianist Carl Kennedy will be accompanying. Visit http://www.mcfarlandsmurdermystery.comfor tickets and https://www.facebook.com/McFarlandsMysteries for more info!
7/16/13: Kristen & Kasey are pleased to announce that they will be performing a full concert in the Welles Park Summer Concert Series on July 16th at 6:00pm. Please come with friends, food, drinks, and blankets, and dance and sing along with some great oldies and some newbies as well. Visit http://schulterfoundation.org/?p=1405 for more info! Click this link to see a song from this performance. ***Click this link to see Kristen & Kasey's performance of "Crazy" at this event. https://youtu.be/XhEQ5dTZIG8?list=PLo9kZspJ4WSoB2INHYDnwFnF9R9QUbCMW
7/13/13: Kristen & Kasey performed at a private Backyard Party in Lincoln Square. Videos posted on youtube channel! ***Click this link to see Kristen & Kasey's performance of "Set Fire to the Rain" at this event. https://youtu.be/o6ECdWYHfqY?list=PLo9kZspJ4WSoB2INHYDnwFnF9R9QUbCMW
10/25/12: Kristen & Kasey will be performing at Corner 41 Bar & Grill for the Schulter Foundation's Positive Impacts: An Evening for our Communityfundraising event. They will be performing many songs from their popular show Something Old, Something New (Something Jazzy, Something Blues. The event starts at 5:30 pm, and Kristen & Kasey will be performing at 6:30 pm. RSVP on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/events/438936862829912/ or visit http://schulterfoundation.org for more info!
10/4/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12: Kristen & Kasey: Something Old, Something New (Something Jazzy, Something Blues...) Please join us for an evening of musical versatility with singer Kristen Calvin and pianist Kasey Ryan. Produced by Mark Edwards, President/CEO Royal Mouse Travel & Entertainment of Disney, this multi-talented duo performs a variety of genres from many different eras of music. They will be covering popular songs by artists such as the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Sara Bareilles, Frankie Valli, Jewel, Patsy Cline, Christina Aguilera, Joni Mitchell, the Jackson 5, Dolly Parton, and even some old Broadway standards. There is truly something for everyone! Come support Kristen & Kasey as they bridge the gap between the different genres and eras of music history. Thursdays at 8:00pm, October 4th, 11th & 18th, Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, $10 cover, 2 drink minimum, Call 773-278-1830 or go online www.davenportspianobar.com to make reservations! RSVP on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/events/355278657882706/