Name: Modern Gentlemen: A Drag King Cabaret
Start: 2026-05-22T21:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-22T23:30:00-05:00
Location: The Newport Theater

Modern Gentlemen: A Drag King Cabaret

The Newport Theater is a 100-seat independent theater located in the heart of the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Newport Theater hosts artist-produced burlesque, drag, comedy, and variety events.

The Newport Theater

A show that invites you to step into a world of masculine puss: Join Koda Pendants & Wes Andy Sins for a night of sultry, salacious drag!

Burlesque

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

Dance

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more!

Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

Drag

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars!

Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

LGBTQIA+ Events

This collection of events are queer-affirming and a place to connect with other folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.

POC-Led Productions

A collection of burlesque, drag, pole, and variety shows that are produced/led by People of Color (POC).

The Wonder Bois Present: Modern Gentlemen: A Drag King Cabaret that invites you to step into a world of elegance, glam, undeniable charm, and masculine puss.You read that right, masculine puss.Join Koda Pendants and Wes Andy Sins as they present to you a swoon-worthy spectacle of sultry and salacious drag.Dress sharp. Stay late. And wrap yourselves in the warm embrace of these Modern Gentlemen.Featuring: - Switch the Boi Wonder (headliner) - Mx. Avery Knight - Santi Kristo - King Tikka Stage Manager: Harley Go’Lightly Please be advised:The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePx_ZmwKWU" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePx_ZmwKWU" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Genesis portable mobile stairlift </a>(rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email newporttheater@gmail.comin advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.All entrants must comply with the <a href="http://newporttheater.com/safety" title="http://newporttheater.com/safety" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Newport Safety Policy</a>

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