BEST Chicago Theater Shows and FUN Live Dinner Theater!

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Want a fun night out on the town but tired of driving from your home, then to a restaurant, and then to your entertainment choice for the evening? Why deal with the hassle of finding parking at each stop along the way, or of having to walk to your next destination wearing those killer new high heels that pinch just a little, but look great. Why not opt for something simpler, as in an enjoyable evening that includes dining and entertainment all in one location! There are plenty of great dinner shows, live theater shows, and events in Chicago today. Check out the Oracles suggestions below . . . the crystal ball says you'll have a great time.

• Lips Dragalicious Gospel Brunch

  

  And now for something completely different, it's the Dragalicious Gospel Brunch Hosted by Ruff N' Stuff, with the Sisters of Sequin. This is not your regular Sunday morning gospel! Each fabulous brunch entree includes unlimited Mimosas, Champagne, or Bloody Marys. So whether you feel like a little or a lot of feathers, high heels, and makeup with your classic eggs benedict, then head on down to Lips for drag queen dining! Two showings every Sunday. Reservations are required.

• Cabaret Zazou

  

  Can't decide on what to see? Music? Comedy? Circus? Why not see it all at Cabaret Zazou where you'll get a little bit of everything along with a wonderful four course meal. Come for cocktails before the show, (sadly not included in the price of the ticket), and then you'll be treated to some pre-show entertainment before the dinner and show begin. It's a full evening out with a running time of approximately 2 1/2 hours including dinner. And don't worry if you are a vegan or vegetarian as there are options for everyone on the menu. Where is the spiegeltent you say? It's on the 4th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the theatre district.

• Nitti's Supper Club

  

  We all have a little gangster in us. Who hasn't thought about robbing a bank! OK, well even if you haven't, you can still have fun at Nitti's Supper Club, found inside a landmark building that was once owned by mobster Frank Nitti's family. This dinner and show features a wonderful three course meal, and a whole lot of gangster related fun with a musical-comedy revue based on characters from Frank Nitti's life. You can start your evening at Harry's Bar and visit Nitti's secret vault where details of Chicago's gangster era come to life in photographs, newspaper articles and documents.

• Medieval Times

  

  This popular "dinner tournament", takes you back in time. Knights in shiny armor, jousting, and medieval fun all await you at the castle. This is a show like no other with real horses, thrilling battles and even falconry. Cheer on your champion knight, enjoy a four-course dinner (no silverware of course), and tour the castle, which is one of the largest medieval times castles in the country. Chivalry, rivalry, and revelry! This spirited show offers up spirits as well in the form of beer, wine and cocktails. You can also special order the vegetarian option, if the ample meal of roast chicken is not to your liking.

• Rhapsody Theatre

  

  Whether it's magic, music or comedy you are looking for, the Rhapsody Theatre is the newest kid on the block for a variety of entertainment choices. You'll be seated at your own cabaret style table where you can enjoy drinks from the front bar or even bring in pizza from the pizza joint next door. Plans are underway for Rhapsody Theatre restaurant service. Meanwhile, check out this elegant and oh so retro venue located in the heart of Rogers Park. Their line-up of internationally renowned magicians and unique musical acts will be sure to entertain and uplift for a sparkling evening out.

• The Magic Parlour

  

  Enjoy an elegant and classic evening of magic and mind-reading with magician Dennis Watkins. The Magic Parlour is for small intimate audiences of under 50 guests, cocktail attire suggested. The price of your ticket includes a selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks. Dennis is a 3rd generation magician who learned many of his classic tricks from his grandfather. He is also known for originating the role of Houdini in the production of Death and Harry Houdini, where he played for seven sold-out runs of pure Chicago Magic. Ask about the special Magic Menu through the Lockwood Restaurant at the Palmer House, for a before or after show special dining experience.

• The Dinner Detective Chicago

  

  If you can't resist a good mystery, have a favorite dramatization of Sherlock Holmes, or read all the Nancy Drew mysteries as a kid, then this is the dinner show for you. The Dinner Detective is America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show. The murderer is hidden in plain site amongst the diners, so beware. You yourself could end up as a suspect. Enjoy a great four course plated dinner, help solve the crime, and maybe you'll be the one to go home with the prize package for being the top sleuth.

We hope you found new theater shows to enjoy for a delightful evening. Chicago is home to loads of wonderful dinner shows for everyone, young or old.