There’s Something For Everyone

The Understudy is a theatre bookstore and coffee shop for people looking to get lost in a good book, enjoy a passionate conversation, or cozy up with a delicious cup of coffee.

Learn More About Us

View All Events

A Conversation with Sylvan Oswald: PONY

June 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Playwright Sylvan Oswald on his play PONY ABOUT THE PLAY A seminal work of trans theater brought to the page for the first time When Pony, a formerly incarcerated trans […]

RSVP NOW

A Conversation with Sylvan Oswald: PONY

June 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret

June 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Chicago drag superstar, Ari Gato, is BACK with a BANG this summer for a night of fun, music, and MURDER! Join Ari as her “solo” cabaret falls apart once again […]

RSVP NOW

Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight: A Murderously Funny Cabaret

June 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

my mother is a mixed metaphor: a cozy poetry concert

June 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

A poetry concert in celebration of Shivani Gupta's debut chapbook: my mother is a mixed metaphor feat. Ikaros Ensemble and 4 featured poets. Come celebrate and immerse in a poetry […]

RSVP NOW

my mother is a mixed metaphor: a cozy poetry concert

June 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Leftovers Night with Band Practice

July 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Leftovers Night is a strange and delicious feast of alternative comedy acts that are in the making – hosted by comedy duo Band Practice! Leftovers Night is a strange and […]

RSVP NOW