Performances
G. L. O. W. : A Queer Sober Open Mic Night
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Understudy presents G.L.O.W.: a Queer Sober Open Mic Night ABOUT THE EVENT Join The Understudy for G.L.O.W., a queer sober open mic night hosted by K.J Whitehead and Sharon […]
EVERYTHING, DEVOURED by Katherine Gwynn
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesRonald Reagan is a demon. Ronald Reagan is a drag queen. Ronald Reagan is here, queer, and ready to swallow you alive. Or: when 3 Chicago queers, a ghost who […]
GOD HATES FANGS: A Halloween Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesGOD HATES FANGS is an irreverent celebration of hags, howls, and hauntings. Performed with equal parts chaos and glamour, this cabaret evening is sure to put you in a spooky […]
KAPWA: A Filipino Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFundraising for families in Palestine Join us for a night of music, poetry, and performances from your favorite local Filipino artists! To celebrate Filipino month we have a beautiful […]
Kokandy Book Club Presents: CARRIE
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe'll unpack the horror and the hilarity of Stephen King's best-selling book, the Oscar-nominated film, AND the notorious Broadway flop. Kokandy Book Club Presents CARRIE Join The Understudy and our […]
MUFFED by Zack Peercy
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Meaningful Action Theatre Company comes to The Understudy for Chester Greenwood Day! Never heard of Chester Greenwood Day? Oh, you will. Join us on Chester Greenwood Day (December 7th […]
Anyone Who Had A Heart – A Trans Voices Cabaret
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCALLING ALL LOVERS! Trans Voices Cabaret is elated to be back in action with Anyone Who Had A Heart, a Valentine’s Day Show! Hosted by producer John-Payne, and featuring some […]
That Black Ass Show Hosted by Rachel Slurrz
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesReady to close out Black History Month with a SICKENING SHOW?!? ‼️‼️‼️Join Rachel Slurrz as she hosts “That Black Ass Show” featuring some Chicago drag faves: Luv Ami Stoole, Trisha […]
WE SENT HER TO THE SEA by Maddie Powell
The Understudy Coffee and Books 5531 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn eighteenth-century Europe - well, eighteenth-centuryish “Europe” - difficult women are sent to the seaside, where they are kept out of sight and out of mind. Five such women find […]