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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.

Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 9 @ 5:00 pm – June 11 @ 10:00 pm
We’re so excited to celebrate our first Midsommarfest after opening in March! The Understudy is right outside the northern gates of the fest on the corner of Clark and Gregory, […]

Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 9 @ 5:00 pm – June 11 @ 10:00 pm

The Stage Actor’s Handbook with Michael Kostroff
June 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Author Michael Kostroff, best known for his five seasons as Maury Levy on HBO’s legendary hit series The Wire, is joining us on June 14th to talk about his new […]

The Stage Actor’s Handbook with Michael Kostroff
June 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Birth of Second City and the Renaissance of Chicago Theater
June 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
EVENT DETAILS: Join us for a fascinating discussion of Chicago theatre history, as we celebrate the launch of the second edition of Something Wonderful Right Away: The Birth of Second […]

The Birth of Second City and the Renaissance of Chicago Theater
June 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

G. L. O. W. Pride Edition
June 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Join us for our queer open mic night, hosted by Understudy cast member Sharon Pasia and KJ Whitehead. Doors open at 7:30PM, the event begins at 8PM. Stay tuned for […]

G. L. O. W. Pride Edition
June 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Model Play by Madie Doppelt
June 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
ABOUT THE PLAY In the world of modeling, to “fit in” is to contort: socially, physically, mentally. In 1987, six young professionals seem to have fitting in down to a […]
