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THE UNCANNY ATTIC: CHAPTERS E-H is Coming to Steppenwolf


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 05, 2025

The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey once again darkens the doorstep of the Steppenwolf Theater in a surreal original theatrical sequel. 'The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H' is an absurdist dark comedy....

Musical Comedian Plucky Rosenthal to Bring New Live Game Show To Chicago's Newport Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2025

Chicago cabaret darling Plucky Rosenthal will produce and hosts a new live game show at the Newport Theater. Learn more about the performance here and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Alisa Rosenthal to Present Encore Of BIG HONOR STUDENT ENERGY at Newport Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2025

Fresh off a wild run at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Chicago-based comedian and Evanston native Alisa Rosenthal is returning home for one last performance of her hit storytelling hour 'Big Honor Student Energy'. ...

Drag Star Maureen SanDiego Brings A STAR IS ABORTED to Hollywood Fringe


by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Maureen SanDiego's outrageous new cabaret, A Star Is Aborted, will take the Hollywood Fringe by storm this June with a bold, campy, and chaotic musical satire. ...

Past Shows

Solidari-Kitty


Fat Cat Cabaret proudly presents: Solidari-Kitty: A Benefit Show for Life is Work. Our purrducers hold several marginalized and intersectional identities, including trans, nonbinary, and ...

The Uncanny Attic
The Uncanny Attic
8/7 - 8/16/2025


The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey RETURNS in this absurdist dark comedy sequel told through puppetry, clowning, dance, and live music.  After last year’s ...

Muse: Earth - Chicago Cabaret Week 2024


Muse is a live music experience incorporating drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes.

Comfy & Cozy : A Fat Cat Cabaret Revue


Fat Cat Cabaret knows how brutal Chicago winters can be. So, this January, we are bringing you the snuggliest entertainment to combat those winter blahs. ...

My Grandmother's Eyepatch


What happens when a loveable idiot leads a memorial service for a long-deceased family member? In this off-the-wall-comedy, NYC based comedian and improvisor Julia VanderVeen leads the audience through wild ...

Fall in Love with Fat Cat Cabaret


Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. Fat Cat Cabaret, Chicago's only all-plus-size burlesque company, is ...

Fat Cat Cabaret: Oh Lawd, They Comin'!


Fat Cat Cabaret is purrfectly pleased to announce their first show, Oh Lawd, They Comin’! Produced by Fancy Fontina, Lottie a la West, Dotti Moscati ...

Thirst Contact Day: A Show Worthy of Violating The Prime Directive


In the future, it seems like we have it figured out. Starfleet is running a socialism day dream and rendez-vous-ing with the Hottest aliens in ...

Bibbity Bobbity Booties: The Most Magical Nerdlesque Show on Earth


LOCATION: The Newport Theater956 W. Newport Ave.Chicago, IL 6065721+Proof of Vaccination Required Required for EntryAND Streaming Live via CrowdcastTICKETS:Presale GA - $20Day of GA - ...

Are You Afraid of Burlesque? The Crescent Moon Creepy Campfire Chronicles


Submitted for the approval of the Moonlight Society, Crescent Moon Nerdlesque is thrilled to announce their third virtual show: "Are You Afraid Of Burlesque?: The ...

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