Mercury Theater

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

10/04/2024

Claybourne Elder is coming soon to the Venus Cabaret Theater October 18th and 19th at 8PM and October 20th at 5PM. Enjoy this "Behind the Curtain" interview with Paul Lisnek (WGN Radio).

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/paul-lisnek-behind-the-curtain/gilded-age-and-broadway-star-claybourne-elder-at-venus-cabaret-october-18-20th-only/

For tickets:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35981/production/1189630

If you are a fan of HBO’s The Gilded Age, then you love its characters including John Adams, played by singer/actor Claybourne Elder. Or, you might be a fan of Clay’s from his many roles …

10/02/2024

Halloween Musical Fun Coming to Venus Cabaret.

Elsa Lanchester, best known today as the iconic Bride of Frankenstein, was a two-time Oscar nominee and appeared in films such as Mary Poppins, Witness for the Prosecution, and Murder by Death. Off-screen, she was married for over 30 years to the brilliant gay actor Charles Laughton. Elsa Lanchester: She's Alive! recreates the b***y cabaret/nightclub act that Lanchester toured with later in life, featuring some of the original ribald songs she performed, along with behind-the-scenes stories about her unconventional life.

Written and performed by Charlotte Booker, directed by Joe Kinosian, produced by Aislinn Frantz, and featuring Mark Nutter on piano.

10/01/2024

JERSEY BOYS wins 3 Jeff Awards including Production, Director and Performer in a Supporting Role. Congratulations to all the recipients and nominees. "Oh Wotta Night!"

09/24/2024

08/06/2024

JERSEY BOYS has been honored with Jeff Award Nominations including: Production Musical (Midsize), Director Musical (Midsize) - L. Walter Stearns and Brenda Didier, Performer in a Principal Role Musical - Michael Metcalf, Performer in a Supporting Role Musical - Adrian Aguilar, Costume Design (Midsize) Rachel Boylan, Music Direction - Eugene Dizon and Linda Madonia. Come and celebrate Chicago Theater on September 30. http://www.jeffawards.org/

08/06/2024

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has been honored with Jeff Award Nominations including Production Musical (Midsize), Director Musical (Midsize) - L. Walter Stearns, Performer in a Principal Role Musical - Sean Fortunato, Performer in a Supporting Role Musical - Lillian Castillo, Performer in a Supporting Role Musical - Andrew MacNaughton, Performer in a Supporting Role Musical - Mary Robin Roth, Performer in a Supporting Role Musical - Ryan Stajmiger, Scenic Design (Midsize) - Bob Knuth, Lighting Design (Midsize) - G. Max Maxin IV. Join us at the celebration of Chicago Theater on September 30. http://www.jeffawards.org/

08/06/2024

ROCK OF AGES has been honored with Jeff Awards Nominations:
Production Musical (Midsize), Performer in a Principal Role Musical - David Moreland and Costume Design (Midsize) - Bob Kuhn. Join us in the celebration of Chicago Theater on September 30. http://www.jeffawards.org/

08/06/2024

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/06/2024-equity-jeff-award-nominations-goodman-and-mercury-theater-top-the-list/

The nominations are in for this year’s awards for union-affiliated Equity theaters around Chicago, with “Turret” by A Red Orchid and Mercury’s “Young Frankenstein” the shows with …

07/26/2024

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/paul-lisnek-behind-the-curtain/chicago-legends-alexandra-billings-and-honey-west-together-again-at-mercury-theater-chicago-on-august-9th-and-10th/

Chicago has produced some incredible talents, and ranking near the top are Alexandra Billings and Honey West. Known so well to Chicago audiences and legends in the LGBTQ+ community, these…