Stars & Garters Theater

Upcoming Events

Comedy Pageant
Comedy, Improv
Runs Mar 06Dec 18, 2026

Watch comedians compete in a short-form improv showdown that’s also a beauty pageant! A rotating cast (no two shows are the same!) featuring: Dan Feltey, Colleen Grogan, Quinn …

M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S.
Comedy, Improv
Runs Mar 07Dec 18, 2026

Calling all evil-doers, charlatans, and ne’er-do-wells! Come participate in a board meeting for villains! See slideshows of nefarious plans presented by 4 nefarious villains! All facilitated by the …

3914 N. Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60613
United States
773-242-9929
Founded in 2025, Stars & Garters is Chicago’s premiere retro entertainment venue. The home of Chicago’s finest comedy, magic, drag and burlesque entertainment!

The original Star & Garter Theater was located at 815 W. Madison, in the heart of Skid Row, just west of Halsted Street. Originally opened in 1908 as a burlesque theatre, the Star & Garter became a vaudeville house, and then, a movie theatre. and eventually closed in September 1971. Demolished, in 1973, the site of the Star & Garter Theatre became the parking lot for Mid City National Bank.

Stars & Garters is our loving homage to the last burlesque theater in Chicago!