The Men And Their Music at Mercury Theater

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...In the intimate confines of the Mercury Theater, there is a touch of cabaret as well as Las Vegas nightclub about it all. And backed by a brass-rich, powerhouse band of seven (led by ace music director-keyboardist Michael Hanko), and by a pair of very polished backup singers (Lorraine Denham and Kathy Sparrenberger), Hawking's blend of homage and nostalgia is ideal for a hot summer night."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...More than just a human jukebox, Ron Hawking brings as much appreciation as impersonation to his Rat Pack impressions, especially of Frank Sinatra."

EpochTimes - Highly Recommended

"...Many Chicagoans are familiar with the very talented Ron Hawking and his tribute to Frank Sinatra "His Way- A Tribute To The Man and His Music" and this show was very successful. I for one enjoyed seeing it, but I must say that his newest show, " The Men and Their Music" is even better. This show features many of the famous singers of the 50's and 60's- Bobby Darin,Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, Jimmy Durante, Nat King Cole, Franki Valli, Barry Manilow and the list goes on and on."

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...Vocalist Ron Hawking can conjure some legendary singers fairly well (Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra). But his impersonations only point out the gap between the copy and the original; where truly great singers can hang their souls on a musical staff, Hawking’s renditions suggest not soul but semblance."

ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...Ron Hawking is an experienced showman in the best of that tradition. He is charismatic, engaging and polished. He created, produced and stared in the long running hit show “His Way – A Tribute to the Man and His Music” a tribute to Sinatra and his Rat Pack."