Ambiance was great, dark and moody. Service was prompt at first. We paid extra for stage view…read moreseats, which was ok. I don't think $10 a person was necessarily worth it though, as we were seated far away from the stage. Performers would occasionally come around to get money after their performance, which where we were seated we couldn't see a whole lot of the performers, but yet paid extra for it. Ordered my last drink and never got it, thankfully they didn't charge me for it. Living in Las Vegas I guess I'm used to a higher leave of expectations without being charged an additional 18% service charge, especially since I paid additional money for our seats and didn't get the last drink I ordered. Save your money and check out The Bassment or Untitled instead.

Came here for less than 10 minutes. Ordered a single drink that I took two sips of. I signed for…read more$20.91 for said ONE drink after their 18.88% surcharge that they allege (Bordel) keeps their business fully staffed, give healthcare benefits, and a livable wage. BUT somehow Chey S. Still decided to alter my receipt and give her a $10 tip. Which I did not give her. To which is also illegal. If this surcharge that they claim allows for them to take care of their employees - then why are they stealing from their customers? Anyone who comes here or has been here- take pictures of your receipts after you've signed and totaled them. I see in the reviews Chey S. Is a commonly denominator in bad reviews. Not sure why she's still employed here. Committing crimes and businesses letting it slide isn't a good look. Still waiting on my refund of $10 for that check 72 from Thursday the 23rd at 11:39pm that I have yet to receive! Idc to pay the $20 for one mediocre drink, but stealing is completely unacceptable. And it being excused even more so. Unfortunately I don't live in Chicago or I would've filed a police report, since this is FRAUD AND THEFT. Just beware of anyone who visits. I SIGNED to pay $20.91 not $30.91. There was a big fat ZERO tip for a reason. SO for check #72, I'll be waiting for that refund.

After attending a student showcase one of our friends was in, my maid of honor organized a private…read moreclass for my bachelorette party here! It was a blast! We went to their studio Saturday afternoon around 12:30 and brought in mimosas before we began at 1pm. The class was about an hour and a half from what I can remember. We opted to learn a mini routine for fun. Our group had about 8 girls in total. Red hot Annie led the class, she was full of energy, positive, kept a great pace, and did an excellent job explaining the various dance moves. We would learn portions of the dance and then practice the whole thing to music. We really liked the song selected and the routine! It was prefect for a bachelorette party. Overall it was a fun unique activity to do to get everyone out of their comfort zones. A few girls were worried about feeling uncomfortable but everyone was able to quickly get really into it and feel open to fully embrace it! It was a great activity to start the day and get everyone talking! I would highly recommend for bachelorette parties!!! I'm definitely going to look into taking workshops since I'm tight on time right now but I'd also look into taking classes with Red Hot Annie again!

JEEZY'S JUKE JOINT, AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN BURLESQUE SHOW…read more Loved Jeezy's Juke Joint, an all African-American Burlesque Show!. So much fun, not to mention somewhat educational. :) I enjoyed the MC, Jeez Loueez'. Got a kick out of her crazy humor and her ability to roll with the punches. The eclectic styles of burlesque that the ladies performed were very entertaining and some were more unique than others. I had never seen an all African-American cast of performers of burlesque and this was a real treat. I liked some more than others, but they all did their "thang" and did it in a way that made me feel they loved their craft. Can't be shy here. This is a very sexy show. I loved the campiness of some of the performers and it quite cool seeing slender and "healthier" ladies perform. There was something for everyone. MC Monty and his dancers did a dance number to his rap. Holliwood Monroe can really blow. She has a great set of pipes. Loved her voice. There was a male and a female drag performer, Shea Coulee and Switch the boi wonder. I've been around the block, but I was still enlightened. Among my personal favorites were Coco DuPree's interpretation of Isaac Hayes' song, "Do Your Thing". Her hot 1970's "Foxy Brown/Pam Grieresque" costume, complete with black faux fur jacket and train covering her red with black zebra stripe hotpants ensemble, topped off with a big red fan pick in her "fro" was so "right on" point. Reminiscent of Angela Davis. That girl knows she CAN move! Make no mistake, she did her thang. The girl was "baaaad" and her moves were tight. Praline DuPree's 1950's poodlelicious outfit and spirited dance routine were big fun. She was classy, spunky and coquettish all rolled into one. She had great charisma with a lovely hint of southern Louisiana charm. Horchata Dentata is one strong, tall woman who had some intense control on "the pole". She made it look easy. I expected to see a more petite woman, but I was so impressed with her strength and confidence. I ain't mad at her, no sireee. Foxy LaFeelion did a wonderful 1920's style dance and her costume was beautiful with its many layers. Marz Timms, the comic, was very funny. He cracked me up. I enjoyed Star Dixon's incredible tap dancing and the talent of "Shea Coulee", the rather rhythmic and stylish female impersonator. He definitely worked it for us. All in all, there were about 17 performers and they were all marvelous. They came in all shapes and sizes, which was refreshing to see. It was plain to see that everyone in the theater was having a good ol' time and tappin' their feet. Lots of whoopin' and hollerin' was goin' on. After seeing this show, I wanted to run out and buy some pasties and a red "Wonder" bra.

Tens across the board! ​What a terrific brunch experience!…read moreFrom the stunning venue and delicious drinks to the incredible food and top-notch entertainers, Lips delivers an absolutely epic time. We visited for a friend's birthday celebration, and it could not have been better. ​The atmosphere is unmatched--the venue is fully decorated from top to bottom with gorgeous chandeliers and dazzling lights, creating a space that is both immaculately clean and incredibly welcoming. ​Sunday brunch was a total blast. The entire team engages the audience in the best way possible. I loved the bottomless mimosas and ordered a delicious margarita from the bar. The food is surprisingly amazing--you don't always expect top-tier dining at show venues, but having tried both their dinner and brunch now, I can confidently say both are fantastic! ​The staff is kind, professional, and endlessly fun. Do yourself a favor and check out Lips--you won't regret it!

I came here for entertainment and bottomless drinks so I can't say I was expecting amazing food but…read morewow was I surprised by how good my steak and eggs were! Service was pretty quick and there's always someone going around looking to refill your drinks. Get here early so you can enjoy drinks before the show! shots were not free but only $6 make sure you bring cash!

This is surely one of Chicago's best-kept dining and entertainment secrets (it's in a rather…read moreobscure location). It's basically a cabaret - a combination of fine dining and interactive Cirque Du Soleil-style entertainment in an intimate setting. The elaborate décor will blow your mind. It's absolutely gorgeous. The quality of the food far surpassed typical dinner theatre fare. Each of the four courses was artfully plated, served at the proper temperature, and downright delicious. The goat cheese bell pepper scones app was more of an amuse bouche than a true course and no other bread was served (unless you order Parkerhouse rolls, an à la carte add-on that costs $16. Indeed!). After that, though, portions were ample. The bourbon peached glazed salmon entrée, plated with inventive side dishes, was perfection. Other à la carte dishes and entrée upgrades are available but no one in our party felt the need to order those. The service was impeccable. Variety acts were interspersed between courses - singers, dancers, a juggler, a comedian, an aerialist, and more. There was a lot of talent but it was comic actor Joe who stole the show, portraying several roles. Totally enjoyable and well worth the ticket price.

A posh circus on the 14th floor of the hotel Cambria in the middle of the Loop- yes. Emphasis on…read moreposh. Pictures will do no justice to this space - it's a glam tent. The performances were all extra ordinary including comedic acts for its slapstick artistry. I especially found the King Kong bit inspiring. As for the rest, the aerialist, juggler, gymnasts etc all were first class and surprising since early on they are part of the " schtick" latter they will reveal their talents. The live band makes a difference. We had the Rosemary Parmesan fries which were probably one of the best fries I've had. Next, dip that in the aioli sauce and it's a totally different experience The charcuterie board is really packed for $25 a good buy. It would feed two The staff is really great!!!

Found this gem by accident when I was walking around in this neighborhood but soo glad that I…read moredecided to check this place out. Come here for 1. Great shows - they seem to have shows almost everyday. I went for the stand up at 730 pm on a Saturday and it was great with a lot of out of town performers. there was a live music show after 9 too. 2. Affordable drinks. Most of their beer selection were reasonably priced for the area and they had weekend specials ( $2 hamm's, etx.) 3. Diverse and entertaining crowd.

Multiple friends were telling me about the events at this bar. Came in on Monday night to hear a…read morejazz band. It was a big band style jazz band with many members. The way my friends were describing it didn't initially think of it as a dive bar+ corner tavern. It's definitely a dive lol! There are some craft beer options, few ciders. Some liquor bottles, bitters. It's not a cocktail bar though. I really enjoyed listening to the big band. Ordered a high life, old fashioned, gimlet. There was too much simple syrup in the old fashioned. I was impressed by inclusion of large cube. Looks like they sell frozen pizza as well.

I love visiting this place with friends that come from out of town and because our friend Barbie…read moreworks there and is always so good to us when we visit. So we went this past Friday night with our group of friends visiting from Texas. Lizzie and her parents enjoyed the 9:30pm performance, and our friend David and Lisa joined us too. As always, the performance and experience performers were very intertwining. This is definitely a great place to celebrate birthdays, bachelor's, and Bachelorette parties. I was happy to say hello to the owner and our friend Barbie. Please come one night for the food and drinks and most of all for the show you won't be disappointed at all. Parking is a little hard, so plan ahead because there are other theaters nearby. We Uber here so that we can drink and be responsible and safe.

This place is so unique. It's an elegant theatre style lounge with great entertainment. I attended…read morefor the drag brunch & bottomless mimosas. They had a plethora of breakfast and lunch style items buffet style and a chef making pancakes, omelette and French toast upon request. Everything was very tasty there was everything from wings, charcuterie items, fish, classic breakfast items, rice, fajitas you name it! The server was fast with the mimosas refills and miss Danika was an amazing host/performer. You will get your moneys worth and more from this experience. The queens were beautiful and had great style.

Didn't get to try the food but had a cocktail and it was delicious. Can I remember the name of it…read morenope lol but I would have it again. Service is great very attentive even if you sit in the second floor. I love the close up magic performances during cocktail hour. I would say if you are on the first floor especially in the front row you get more magicians performing. So that is definitely one thing I would change when I go next time. I will buy tickets for the first floor preferably in the front. I enjoy the performance it was great and entertaining it definitely flew by but afterwards you can go back to the main bar and see the show. Overall it it's very entertaining and a magical spot worth exploring

Came by for a 4PM showing on a Sunday evening…read more Two of us ordered: french drop $15 maplewood son of juice $8 truffle fries $9 shrimp cocktail $24 ~$75 a tix Food was surprisingly decent, shrimp was quite good. You only need to arrive by 4. If you arrive earlier, you just sit at the bar -not supposed to film magic inside, tableside for an hour prior, was less impressed there since a few of them messed up / did the same trick as the group next to us John Carney was our headliner and he did a good job keeping the audience engaged, overall fun experience!

Rhapsody Theater is a very clean and beautiful theater located in Roger Park. The staff was very…read morekind and welcoming. Not only were there bartenders behind the bar, but there was also servers that brought drinks to our tables as well as food. We visited this theater to watch the Physician Magician. This show was awe-inspiring and definitely thought provoking. The Physician Magician performed the most baffling tricks and shared life lessons along the way. Though I didn't have any snacks here, I did enjoy a Bocce Balsamo. It was the perfect light and refreshing drink to sip on throughout the show. I am looking forward to going back soon!

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

All the shows I've seen at Newport boasted such a sultry, exhilarating atmosphere!…read moreThe creativity and the caliber of performances is absolutely incredible, and while you should definitely be prepared to step outside your comfort zone for some of the acts, rest assured that you'll be mesmerized by what you'll see. Definitely recommend this theater for a playful date or a night out with your (not too prudish) friends! Also, they have really creative non alcoholic options at the bar which is really thoughtful and awesome.

Intimate location. Great staff Good location to walk to…read moreneighborhood establishments I was there to see a burlesque show. warning You have a flight of stairs to get into the theater. Bar restrooms round tables stage That's it that's all.

This review is long overdue, from a Saturday in 2018. We had table service at a swanky rooftop…read morelounge for my bachelorette party, but we still wanted to dance after closing. The DJ suggested The Underground, and I will be FOREVER thankful. When we arrived, the line was horrendous. But we got lucky and didn't have to wait long. Music was great, club was packed, and venue was spacious! Would definitely go back again.

I'm not at all surprised seeing such low rating for this place. Drinks are very overpriced, the…read moremusic sucked big time. People weren't even dancing to bad music. Even the bartender is super slow. The place kinda stinks too. Chicago has so many better options. I will not be visiting ever again!