Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

Schedule

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm

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Location

The Newport Theater | Chicago, IL

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Burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers perform in this weekly cabaret show in a speakeasy-style bar!
About this Event

Catch some of Chicago's finest burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers in this hour-long show.

Specialty cocktails, intimate tables and a true speakeasy feel make this a memorable experience for date night, bachelorette parties, or a place to kick off your bar crawl - we're a block from both Northalsted (formerly Boystown) and Wrigleyville! Within walking distance of the Addison Red Line, Belmont Brown Line, and off a Clark Street bus stop.

Bring your tipping dollars for an interactive night you'll never forget.

Celebrating something special? Book a private party and learn a new skill from some of Newport's premiere burlesque, belly dance, and variety artists - perfect for bachelorx parties, a friends night out, or for celebrating someone special!

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SCHEDULE:

Each week, there's a different producer and a completely different cast!

9/20/25: Produced by Dusty Bahls

Featuring: Jezebelly, Ike Caramba, Mandy Cheeks, Nitty Gritty, and more!

9/27/25: Produced by MochaMocha 2.0

Featuring: SharmonXO, Fall0n, Kitty LaRoux, and more!

10/04/25: Produced by Willy LaQueue

Featuring: Ms. Astrid, Bazuka Joe, Missy St. Marie and more!

10/11/25: Produced by Lilly Rascal

Featuring: Dr. Rocktagon, Betty Theft, Batty Page and more!

10/18/25: Produced by Tila Von Twirl

Featuring: P No Noire, Po Chop, MooseKnuckle, and more!

10/25/25: Produced by Sio

Featuring: Sunny Haelstorm, Sindy Vicious, Celosia Darling, and more!

11/01/25: Produced by Camille Leon

Featuring: Cast to be announced

11/08/25: Produced by Vivi Valens

Featuring: Cast to be announced

11/15/25: Produced by Sierra White

Featuring: Plucky Rosenthal, Eve the Bunny, and more!

11/22/25: Produced by Dahlia Fatale & Helena Handbasket

Featuring: Lady Lola LeStrange, Sierra White, and more!

11/29/25: Produced by Rosemary Maybe

Featuring: Jenna Dalgety, and more!

12/06/25: Produced by Honey Bee Rose

Featuring: Dusty Bahls, Foxy Tann, Frenchy LaRouge, Blazing Belladonna, Lilly Rascal, and more!

12/13/25: Produced by Naughty Natanya

Featuring: Mercuriella, and more!

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Please be advised:

The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email [email protected] in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers.

There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.

All entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy - learn more at newporttheater.com/safety



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Where is it happening?

The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 22.85 to USD 33.46

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