Virtue and Grace by Isabella Van Houzen

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The fall of 1814, Kingston upon Thames. As four best friends ready themselves to court this season, Lady Grace Quimby schemes to attend events dressed as a man in order […]

A Taste of RED with A Red Orchid Theatre

The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States

Hang out with our friends from A Red Orchid Theatre on February 13th for the latest installment of their series A Taste of Red. A Red Orchid Theatre invites you […]

Crush(ed) By Maria Arreola

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

A heartfelt comedy from Chicago playwright Maria Arreola about the embarrassments and excitements of the search for love. In a desperate bid to get her love life in order, Maria […]

For the Lovers Hosted by Georgia Rising

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

An 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 […]

Working in the 21st Century: A Conversation with Mark Larson

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Residents' Dining Hall 800 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, United States

PLEASE NOTE: This event occurs offsite at the Jane Addams Hull House Museum Join the celebration for the release Mark Larson’s book "Working in the 21st Century" & participate in […]

Free

Legland: An Absurd “Staged” Reading

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

LegLand creates absurdist, bouffon-inspired devised theatre pieces that parody everything from Greek drama to reality TV to consumer culture We thought we had already found all the great lost works […]

USITT Presents The Stage Rigging Handbook

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this special event on March 4, at The Understudy in Chicago! USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett will sit down with co-author Shane Kelly and scenic designer […]

Free

THE LACY PROJECT by Alena Smith

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lacy Project directed by Clara Zucker A Snails on a Bike Production Her mother's photographs turned Lacy into an icon of childhood innocence and beauty. Now, on the night […]

THE LACY PROJECT by Alena Smith

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lacy Project directed by Clara Zucker A Snails on a Bike Production Her mother's photographs turned Lacy into an icon of childhood innocence and beauty. Now, on the night […]

THE LACY PROJECT by Alena Smith

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Lacy Project directed by Clara Zucker A Snails on a Bike Production Her mother's photographs turned Lacy into an icon of childhood innocence and beauty. Now, on the night […]

BRAWL! by Connor Ermir Bradshaw

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Masculinity, desire, and belonging form a heady mix at the center of the boxing ring in BRAWL! Will Lucky find a way out? Dug into the backyard of Diesel Philips’ […]

Ball & Battle: A Drag Show and Latte Art Throwdown

The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Join The Understudy for an evening of fierce looks, fierce competition, and fabulous prizes. PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+. No underage attendees or contestants will be permitted.   It's […]