Chicago Burlesque Shows & Immersive Cabaret Experiences
Looking for an unforgettable burlesque show in Chicago?
Red Hot Annie and Vaudezilla create intimate burlesque, immersive cabaret, speakeasy-inspired nightlife, and cinematic live performance experiences designed to pull you into the room, not simply entertain you from a stage.
Expect live performance, atmosphere, character, storytelling, glamour, and the unexpected.
Upcoming Chicago Burlesque Shows
New public dates are being announced.
Our intimate productions often have limited capacity. Join the guest list to receive new show dates, ticket releases, and special invitations before they disappear.
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Enter the Worlds
VOLTAGE!
Immersive Speakeasy Cabaret
A secret 1920s dance marathon inside The Pink Hotel, where time begins moving backward and the residents know more than they are willing to say.
INTO THE SHADOW
Immersive Femme Fatale Cabaret
Part theatrical cabaret, part creative salon, part descent into the glamorous and dangerous mythology of the femme fatale.
MIDNIGHT CONFESSION
Film Noir Speakeasy Cabaret
Forbidden romances, dangerous women, intimate performances, and a cinematic noir world built around the audience.
New dates coming soon.
What Makes These Chicago Burlesque Shows Different?
These are not traditional nightclub revues.
Red Hot Annie’s immersive productions may combine:
- Burlesque and cabaret
- Live music and dance
- Character encounters
- Immersive theater
- Vintage and speakeasy atmosphere
- Audience interaction
- Cinematic storytelling
- Unexpected moments happening throughout the room
Some performances are watched.
Others are entered.
New to Burlesque?
Curious about the art form itself?
[Explore the Beginner’s Guide to Burlesque]
Want to experience it from the other side of the stage?
[Explore Chicago Burlesque Classes]
Planning a Private Event?
Red Hot Annie is also available for select private celebrations and featured performances.
For multiple performers, immersive entertainment, corporate events, and complete productions:
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New performances are intimate, irregular, and sometimes announced with limited notice.
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