RING OF KEYS Meetup and Screening

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

Click Here for Tickets Join Ring of Keys, the artists' service and advocacy organization supporting queer women, trans, and non-binary musical theater artists for a bit of community and the […]

Play Reading Club: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

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

Join us for the next iteration of Play Reading Club, happening every month at The Understudy. No need to RSVP, just show up ready to discuss the play! Our book club […]

Thank You Five: LIVE with Strawdog Theatre

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

Join panelists from across Chicago for an engaging, wide-ranging discussion on the industry, the art, and the future! From Strawdog Theatre, a weekly show bringing theatre artists from around the […]

Free

Flock and Flower: Climate Change Theatre Action @ The Understudy

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

Joe Schupbach and Alyssa Mohn are co-curating a reading as part of Climate Change Theatre Action. Launched in 2015, Climate Change Theatre Action is a worldwide festival of short plays […]

Free

Pocket Playfest

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

6 emerging playwrights and directors have been creating a new work for the past 2 months - time to see their work! Over the past two months, 6 emerging playwrights […]

$5.00 - $15.00

THE ALMOST EMPEROR OF THE UNOFFICIAL DEESTRICK OF LAKE MICHIGAN

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

Winner of the 2020 Judith Barlow Award 2023 Broadway World Chicago Theatre Nominee for Best New Play CAST & COMPANY: Director - Kristin L. Schoenback Design & Production Manager - […]

Free

Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Drag Queen Story Time

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

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch their first annual Hanukkah candle lighting and Drag Queen Storytime at The Understudy Coffee & Books! Drag Bubbie Merriam Levkowitz will […]

Event Series Cafe Royalty

Drag Bingo! Hosted by Drag n’ Drop and Cafe Royalty

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

what has 5 letters and one big prize?🤔 🩷❤️🧡BINGO!🩵💙💜 Baby, double check that board because we are callin the shots (well… espresso shots…) Visit us Saturday, December 16th for DRAG BINGO!🤩 […]

Pharaoh Tarot

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

Pharaoh Tarot is BACK on Wednesday, December 20th! THE GIFT: A Winter Solstice Reading is inspired by the winter solstice on Dec 21st, a time to review what we've learned, […]

Two Mics featuring Michael Patric Thornton and Michael Shannon

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

A Red Orchid Theatre is thrilled to partner with The Gift Theatre on a special fundraising event on: TWO MICS featuring Michael Patrick Thornton and Michael Shannon! Friday, December 29 The […]

Event Series Freshly Brewed

Austin’s Home by Jesse Robkin

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

When Austin returns home after an extended absence, old wounds break open, and new tensions arise. A fresh drama from Chicago playwright Jesse Robkin, Austin's Home explores what it truly […]

Free

READING IS A DRAG Hosted by Kerosene

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

Your 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 […]