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VENUS CABARET THEATER

3741 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613


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Judy Gold Set for THE BIG GAY CABARET in November


by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced its final performer of the season, Judy Gold. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 8 & 9 at 8PM, and Sunday, November 10 at 5PM at Venus Cabaret Theater....

HORRORWOOD Podcast Brings True Crime To The Stage In Chicago


by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024

HORRORWOOD Podcast announced a live stage adaptation in Chicago, blending true crime storytelling with theatrical performance. The show will feature real-life crime stories, engaging audiences in a new format....

The Peppermint Patties Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater


by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024

One night only The Peppermint Patties return to The Venus Cabaret Theater for a Chicago themed cabaret featuring local talent....

Garrett Clayton to Perform at THE BIG GAY CABARET SERIES


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 01, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater features LGBTQIA+ performers from Hollywood, Broadway, and Chicago. Join Garrett Clayton in September! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Alexandra Billings and Honey West Will Perform The Big Gay Cabaret at The Mercury Theater Chicago


by Stephi Wild - July 23, 2024

Alexandra Billings & Honey West will perform in The Big Gay Cabaret, performing together for the first time in 20 years at The Mercury Theater Chicago. Performances are Friday/Saturday, August 9 & 10 at 8pm....

Lea DeLaria to Play The Big Gay Cabaret Next Weekend


by Blair Ingenthron - July 13, 2024

Lea DeLaria will play The Big Gay Cabaret on Friday, July 19 at 8pm, Saturday, July 20 at 8pm, and Sunday July 21 at 5pm....

JERSEY BOYS Welcomes David Sajewich and Amanda Hanedgan to the Cast


by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024

Mercury Theater will welcome new cast members to the critically-acclaimed, first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons....

Lea Delaria And Judy Gold Announce Dates Join BIG GAY CABARET At Mercury Theater


by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced performance dates for Lea DeLaria and Judy Gold....

Alexandra Billings, Honey West, and Claybourne Elder Set For Ginger Minj's BIG GAY CABARET SERIES


by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced performance dates for Alexandra Billings & Honey West and Broadway's Claybourne Elder....

Full Cast Announced For BILL W. AND DR. BOB Showing At Biograph Theater In March


by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2024

Full cast announced for 'Bill W. and Dr. Bob' showing at Biograph Theater starting March 7. Directed by and starring Ronnie Marmo, the play will run in repertory with the return of Marmo's smash hit 'I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce,' Directed by Joe Mantegna, premiering March 14....

Past Shows

Sinatra 55 - IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS


Turn back the clock to 1955 as Gary Thomas, and special guest vocalist David Edelfelt take you on a musical journey through what many critics ...

The Big Gay Cabaret
9/26 - 9/29/2024


The Big Gay Cabaret is a vibrant monthly series at Venus Cabaret Theater, spotlighting LGBTQIA+ performers and celebrating the diverse queer community through music, comedy, ...

The Way It Is...Now
The Way It Is...Now
4/19 - 4/20/2024


Dionne Lea is returning to Chicago with her 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award-nominated cabaret, The Way It Is...Now. From women's power to Black power, marriage ...

It Was A Very Good Year-Sinatra, '54


Frank Sinatra tribute artist Gary Thomas returns to Venus Cabaret for an encore performance after two unforgettable sold out nights in September, 2023.  It Was ...

Gary Thomas and the Tom Toms IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR: SINATRA, '54


Turn back the clock and join Frank Sinatra tribute artist Gary Thomas for an evening of sophisticated cocktails, salacious stories, and performances of selections from ...

Call Me Elizabeth
Call Me Elizabeth
6/16 - 6/18/2023


Fresh off her 1961 Academy Awards triumph and a recent brush with death, Elizabeth Taylor is struggling with her hardest role yet: herself. Through an ...

Betti & Bruce: Trapped in Chicago!


World renowned Lounge Singers and Musical Comedy Duo, Betti Blumenthal & Bruce Delmonico, are bringing their breakout musical comedy cabaret: "Betti & Bruce: Trapped in ...

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