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Newport Theater is Chicago's home for all things fringe. We are a welcoming community for queer, BIPOC and diverse identities. Join us at any of our shows!
*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 newporttheater@gmail.com in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).
*We are a 21+ event space.
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Share this event RIFF: Chicago's Music Improv Party
The Newport Theater, 956 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL, USJoin RIFF: Chicago's Music Improv Party for a night of epic improvised jams!
RIFF: Chicago’s Music Improv Party is the place to be for a night of fast-paced music improv with some of Chicago's best improvisers and a live three/piece band! Join us at The Newport Theater for an unforgettable evening filled with hilarious improv comedy, live music, with special guest performers closing out the night! Don't miss out - grab your tickets now!
*Fellow musical improvisers - come out for a chance to play with us onstage and plug your shows*Tickets are $24 and can be purchased: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riff-chicagos-music-improv-party-tickets-1990533269593#organizer-card
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 newporttheater@gmail.com in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).
There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available on-site.1 attendee
Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque
The Newport Theater, 956 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL, USExperience a burlesque circus speakeasy featuring performers who headline international festivals! "Spectacular!" - WGN-TV
Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raks-inferno-cirque-burlesque-tickets-1991757462186?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
## "Best of Chicago" 2025 Winner - Chicago Reader
Experience an intimate cabaret with burlesque performers, fusion bellydancers, circus artists, and more! Join Raks Inferno for a unique show featuring artists who have performed around the world, dazzling and inspiring audiences from Germany to Morocco, Costa Rica to the Czech Republic. "When sexy meets dangerous, it’s badass.”
Featuring:- Gaea Lady, Burlesque Hall of Fame winner ranked internationally in the "Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Artists"
- Dawn Xiana Moon, who has sung the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls and danced on Britain's Got Talent
- Jean Wildest, who's toured the US as a circus and burlesque soloist
- Shalaka Kulkarni, international performer who merges classical Indian dance forms Bharatnatyam and Kathak with contemporary dance
- and more!
## "Seductive, fearless performances." - Metromix
"It’s a caliber of show you could easily be paying more money for in a bigger space, but have a chance to see up close and personal." - Third Coast Review
Raks Inferno is a project of Raks Geek.
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Accessibility: Our theater is up a flight of 21 stairs (plus a step up off the street) with railings on both sides of the staircase. We do have a separate entrance with dual railings if you prefer a private entrance that is less trafficked. We can also plan seating to accommodate your preferences (i.e seating you near an exit with close access to a single stall, wheelchair-accessible gender-neutral restroom).
While we do not have an elevator onsite, we do have access to a Genesis mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds).Please email newporttheater@gmail.com in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers.
We believe everyone should have access to the theater, so we're happy to work with you to ensure the best experience.1 attendee
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