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READING IS A DRAG Hosted by Kerosene
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesYour favorite literary moments are brought to life in fabulous drag form at READING IS A DRAG hosted by Kerosene The Understudy is combining its passions for literature and performance alongside host Kerosene. READING IS A DRAG is a fun all-ages event where drag professionals read books and perform a few numbers in the name […]
For the Lovers Hosted by Georgia Rising
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesAn exploration of the eight kinds of Greek love through the lens of Black drag performers with music by Black artists. Presenting For the Lovers: an exploration of the 8 kinds of Greek love through the lens of Black drag performers with music by Black artists. Hosted by Georgia Rising in collaboration with Cafe Royalty, […]
CROOKED hosted by Betty Theft
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin host Betty Theft alongside a sordid cast of drag things. CROOKED is a show for villains, freaks, and petty thieves. A show that celebrates all things strange, dark, bizarre, fringe, and alternative! CROOKED is a theatrical platform for dark and alternative drag- ominous, expressive, and dramatic. Featuring performances by: Betty Theft Fallon Finn Kerosene […]
Ari Gato Attempts to Share the Spotlight
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA (not so) Solo Show Join Ari Gato for her intimate, one-woman-only cabaret... or is it? For once in her life, scene-stealer Ari might have the tables turn on her. Featuring accompaniment by Alex Newell and guest appearances by: Annie Andrews Jordan Tannous Kynzie Jones Neala Barron and Rachel Slurrz-Stoole Doors open at 7pm, Performance begins […]
THE BIG FINISH: BIG BOYS FINISH LAST
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin hosts Derek (aka Stephanie) and Taki Venti (aka Tiki Vonté) for a drag night for the theatre girlies comprised exclusively of 11 o'clock numbers. THE BIG FINISH is a show for full of stunts, drama, and theatrics. THE BIG FINISH: BIG BOYS FINISH LAST This edition of The Big Finish celebrates musical theatre's leading […]
FOR THE LOVERS
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin host Georgia Rising for another installment of their night of love! FOR THE LOVERS: International Affair This edition of For the Lovers features classing loves songs from across the world. Join us for an evening celebrating love and longing. Featuring: D’Cameron May, Wes Andy Sins, and Cosmo Dragon Doors open at 7:30 PM for […]