Kiss Kiss Cabaret
| Kiss Kiss Cabaret | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cabaret show |
| Date(s) | Friday nights |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Location(s) | Uptown Broadway Building in Chicago, IL |
| Inaugurated | 2009 |
| Founder | Jenn A. Kincaid and Chris O. Biddle |
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret is a live weekly variety show presenting vaudeville and neo-burlesque on Friday nights at the Uptown Broadway Building in Chicago, IL.[1][2]
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret started as a Halloween burlesque called "Peek-A-Boo" in 2009 at The Greenhouse Theater Center. Created by Jenn A. Kincaid and Chris O. Biddle, the show presents classic striptease, with various local acts including magicians, jugglers, belly dancers, acrobatics, and comedians. It is hosted by one of the Flattery siblings. They start by reading the announcements, acknowledging the VIPs, and explaining the etiquette of burlesque. Verner and Velma Von Claptrap are The Claptrap Family Orchestra, who play dirty songs and add rimshots with a children's drum set.
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret showcases traditional "evening wear" and "balloon dance" type shows where the performer begins elaborately clothed or covered and ends in a thong and pasties or tassels. The show adopts a theme every year like movies, or mobsters, as well as Halloween.[3] and Christmas[4] In 2013, it was voted "Best Burlesque Troupe" by the Chicago Reader.[5]
According to their Instagram account, Kiss Kiss Cabaret performed their last show on December 29, 2018, at The Den Theater in Chicago, IL.[6]
Uptown Underground
As of the spring of 2015, the Kiss Kiss Cabaret moved to their new location, called The Uptown Underground at Uptown Broadway Building in Uptown, Chicago, across the street from The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and The Riviera Theatre.[7][8]
The Uptown Underground closed in September 2018 after a dispute with the landlord over $100,000 of unpaid rent.[9][10]
See also
References
- ^ Oken, Becca. "Show us your . . . dressing room: Behind the screen of Kiss Kiss Cabaret", Chicago Reader, Chicago, IL, 14 November 2012. Retrieved on 20 January 2014.
- ^ Wilson, Scott. ""Ha Ha and Hubba HubbaBurlesque"" Archived 2013-05-03 at the Wayback Machine, Quip, Cabbagetown, Ontario, Canada, 26 April 2013. Retrieved on 3 May 2014.
- ^ Gove, Samuel Lucas. ""Kiss Kiss Cabaret in Peek a Boo Burlesque"", Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL, 3 November 20113. Retrieved on 20 January 2014.
- ^ Maharry, Mary Jane. ""The Kiss Kiss Cabaret's "Holiday Spectacular!" opens this Friday, Nov. 22 "", Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL, 19 November 2013. Retrieved on 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Best Burlesque Troupe", Chicago Reader, Retrieved on 2014-2-16.
- ^ @@kisskisscabaret; (28 December 2018). "One More Chance". Retrieved 29 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Jones, Chris. ""Uptown Underground Is New Cabaret Planned For North Side"", Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL, 21 January 2014. Retrieved on 21 January 2014.
- ^ Zak, David. ""Kiss Kiss Cabaret to open great new space in Uptown this fall!"" Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, Chicago Stage Standard, Chicago, IL, 13 February 2014. Retrieved on 3 May 2014.
- ^ Bloom, Mina. ""Uptown Underground Evicted After Months Of Unpaid Rent, Landlord Says"", "Block Club Chicago", Chicago, IL 13 September 2018.
- ^ Hawbaker, KT. ""Uptown Underground suddenly closes, citing issues with landlord"", "Chicago Tribune", Chicago, IL, 12 September 2018. Updated 31 May 2019.