Raks Inferno
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport AveChicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Shows
The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L
The Uncanny Attic is a theatrical anthology inspired by Edward Gorey's iconic The Gashlycrumb Tinies. This absurdist dark comedy series brings to life, and then...
Raks Inferno
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
Raks Geek
Experience cosplay, burlesque, and wonder in an intimate speakeasy. We pay tribute to fandoms from Star Wars to Nintendo, Doctor Who to Marvel with artists.
Raks Inferno
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre
The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…
Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone. …
Review: Heart of Gold's AN INTERVENTION at Pierce Hall At The Historic Chicago Temple Building
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Review: Babes with Blades' YO HO at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
Babes With Blades Theatre Company opens its 2026 season with yo ho, a captivating reimagining of historical fantasy full of over-the-top comedy, sexual tensions, and touching portrayals and celebrations of queer love.…
Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions
Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.…
Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC at Studebaker Theater
Champions of Magic is entertainment in its purest form for patrons of all ages and will have everyone leaving the theater bursting with youthful energy and amazement. …
Review: 4 Chairs Theatre's GOOD PEOPLE at Theater Wit
Under the gripping direction of 4 Chairs Theatre founder Lauren Berman, Good People takes us into the blue-collar heart of South Boston and the residents who can’t catch a break — and those who can. …
Review: THE BEST OF WOMEN OFF-COLOUR at The Second City
The Best of Women Off-Colour is a fast-paced, carefully curated show that is the perfect blend of race, culture, gender, and politics.…
Review: & JULIET Presented by Broadway In Chicago
On its second Chicago engagement, & Juliet remains a glittering, joyous confection of a jukebox musical — and this time it features iconic boy band member Joey Fatone…
Review: Raven Theatre's OCTET at Goodman Theatre
I loved Dave Molloy’s inventive and captivating a cappella musical Octet at Raven Theatre so much that here I am, reviewing it a second time in short succession now that it’s moved to the Goodman’s Owen Theatre. Director Keira Fromm leads an ensemble of eight that shines just as brightly in th…
Past Shows
Raks Inferno
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
Dominick Pupa’s This Is Not a Pride Show But It’s June and I’m Gay
Dominick Pupa (FIXING FAMOUS PEOPLE, RAISING SPIRITS, LO on ROKU) returns to Chicago with his signature, no-nonsense approach to pop culture, gay singledom, important debates...
Raks Geek
Experience cosplay, burlesque, and wonder in an intimate speakeasy. We pay tribute to fandoms from Star Wars to Nintendo, Doctor Who to Marvel with artists.
Raks Inferno
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
Luminosity
Luminosity is a burlesque and variety revue highlighting seasoned professionals and rising stars
Raks Inferno
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
Raks Geek
Experience cosplay, burlesque, and wonder in an intimate speakeasy. We pay tribute to fandoms from Star Wars to Nintendo, Doctor Who to Marvel with artists.
A Star is Aborted: Chicago Style
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Maureen SanDiego’s “A Star Is Aborted” Makes Its Chicago Debut this August 2ndMaureen SanDiego’s critically acclaimed Hollywood Fringe show A Star Is Aborted...
Journey to the Past: A Blank Cabaret Fundraiser
Join us for a night of nostalgia, where Blank Company members and friends of Blank revisit and reprise roles from their past. Presented by Blank...
The Uncanny Attic
The camp macabre world of Edward Gorey darkens the doorstep of the Newport Theater in a surreal and eccentric theatrical production, Oct. 24 and Nov....
BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS: A Folk Horror Cabaret
“Do you want to live deliciously?”Then gather with us for an evening of sinister and sexy performance at BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS: A Folk...
Minnie Barre’s Black & Pink Ball: A Colorful Cabaret with a Colorful Twist
You are cordially invited to Minnie Barre’s Black & Pink Ball: A Classic Cabaret with a Colorful Twist (and a Bonus Birthday Party)!!!This sexy celebration...
Cyberotica: A Techno-Future Cabaret
Grab your exaggerated eyewear, power up your AI sidekick, and cue the synthwave, it’s time to upload your consciousness to CYBEROTICA: A Techno-Future Cabaret!!!This evening...
RESPECT YOUR MOTHER: A Burlesque Soirée of Earthly Delights
At long last, springtime is in bloom! Luxuriate in the blossoming of life at Respect Your Mother: A Burlesque Soirée of Earthly Delights! Crescent Moon Nerdlesque...
Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving: A Birthday Celebration for Lottie a la West
THIRTY , FLIRTY & THRIVING: A Lottie a la West Birthday celebration , is a 30th birthday celebration for the books. Come to the Newport...
FeaturedThe Greatest Story Never Told
Children in the audience volunteer to perform on stage with professional adult improvisers in a completely made up story. A narrator walks on stage to...
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf eta Creative Arts Foundation (8/01-8/30) |
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James and the Giant Peach North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - North Theatre (4/22-5/14) PHOTOS |
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An Evening with David Sedaris Raue Center For The Arts (10/12-10/12) |
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Lucy's Comedy Raue Center For The Arts (9/04-9/04) |
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The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L The Newport Theater (9/17-9/25) |