Independent Bookstore Day
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesYet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 40 independent bookstores in the greater Chicago area—from Lake Forest […]
Play Reading Club: RED REX
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesAfter a holiday hiatus, Play Reading Club is BACK! No need to RSVP, just show up ready to discuss the play! Our book club begins at 7 PM on the […]
PHARAOH TAROT
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesPharaoh Tarot is BACK on Wednesday, May 1st! BELTANE, or May Day, is the May 1st sabbat that marks the beginning of Summer and is the worldwide day to celebrate […]
American Theatre Presents: Grown in Chicago
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis panel will feature local Chicago theatre leaders as they chat about adapting and planning for longevity, establishing a distinct company identity, staying true to your mission, and serving your […]
HEROES: A Reading to Benefit Freshly Brewed
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesAn exclusive, one-night-only reading featuring Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Daniel Breaker (Billions), and Michael Kostroff (The Wire). It's August 1959, and three aging French veterans of the first world war, Philippe, […]
BOTH by Paloma Nozicka
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a peek into the process of a new play by Paloma Nozicka. Presented as the first collaboration between Teatro Vista Productions and The Understudy. BOTH A woman's […]
A Taste of RED with A Red Orchid Theatre
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United StatesHang out with our friends from A Red Orchid Theatre on May 14th for the latest installment of their series A Taste of Red. A Red Orchid Theatre invites you […]
ISLAND OF LOVE by Felicia Oduh
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesA batch of romantic hopefuls compete for a chance to win love and a large cash prize on the UK’s hottest summer reality dating series. Though everyone has come on […]
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, […]
THE DRAG by Mae West presented by Gerber Hart Library
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a community reading of “The Drag” presented by the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. Written by the iconic Mae West, this 1927 drama about a closeted socialite and […]
Next Draft Series: How to Kill a Rodent
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesHow to Kill a Rodent By Eleanor McCaughey Canadians Guy and Carrie take a road trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania only days before Groundhog Day, in an effort to assassinate Punxsutawney […]
TGNC Theatre Maker’s Meetup
The Understudy 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, Chicago, IL, United States🏳️⚧️MEETUP🏳️⚧️ Trans and gender non-conforming theatre makers, Join us June 2nd for an evening of community and connection. We're hanging out 7pm to 10pm and keeping the cafe open for […]