COCOON by Willy LaQueue

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

Burlesque beatnik Willy LaQueue invites you on an introspective journey into a life in flux.

Belly Dance

A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

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.

Burlesque beatnik Willy LaQueue invites you on an introspective journey into a life in flux. COCOON is the story of an explosive implosion, making the undone done up, and tethering an untethered.1 dancer, 1 night, roughly 40 minutes of continuous performance. Never-before-seen original choreography.Am I deserving of your time?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 <a href="mailto:newporttheater@gmail.com" title="mailto:newporttheater@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">newporttheater@gmail.com</a>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 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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