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⭐ The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET is a salacious and soulful Pride Production at Chicago Theater Works where poetry, self-expression, and queer joy take center stage.
Highlights
🌈 Celebrate Pride with an immersive cabaret experience embracing freedom, beauty, and the absolute joy of loving and living
🖋️ Featuring Special Guest Poet C. Russell Price, Lambda Fellow and author of the upcoming collection "Bisquick: An American Seance"
🎙️ Hosted by the award-winning Dandy (of Emmy-nominated "Dandyland"), known for viral videos promoting queer joy
General Info
📅 Date: June 12, 2026
🕒 Times:
- Doors open at 7:30 PM
- Show from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 hours (Private readings continue after the show)
📍 Location: Chicago Theater Works, 1113 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: The venue is not wheelchair accessible
Description
Come blow your horn and start celebrating—your table’s waiting! This June, The Poetry Brothel Chicago invites you to "LIFE IS A CABARET," a special Pride Production dedicated to the sunshine and salaciousness of "Summertime Chi." Immerse yourself in a world where every dance and poem feels like a secret whispered just for you. Alongside our resident cast, enjoy performances from acclaimed Guest Poet C. Russell Price and our Guest Host, the TikTok sensation Dandy. While we navigate the challenges of the world, we pause to embrace a poetic peace and the unchallenged right for every creature to thrive. Stick around after the main stage performances for private one-on-one readings to complete your night of literary enchantment.













