Drunk Dracula Chicago: Comedy Theatre with Cocktails

Order the actor to drink again from the Throne, or watch the chaos unfold from anywhere in the room.

Drunk Dracula is a 90-minute live comedy show in Chicago where a classically trained actor takes five real shots of whiskey before curtain and attempts to lead the story of Dracula while the cast improvises to keep the night from derailing. You can order cocktails to your seat, sit stage-side to get pulled into the action, or book the Throne to command the actor to drink again. Every show is different. 21+ with valid ID required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Drunk Dracula comedy theatre

• Arrive at candlelit gothic hideaway
• Watch actor take five whiskey shots
• Enjoy live improv Dracula performance
• Order cocktails delivered to seat
• Choose seating: balcony, stage-side, or Throne
• Participate in audience interaction

The experience

One of five classically trained actors takes five real shots of whiskey before the curtain rises on a candlelit gothic room. Then they try to lead the story of Dracula while the rest of the cast works to keep the night from going off the rails. Sharp improv, pop culture references, and audience participation fill the 90 minutes, and because the actor's state changes every night, no two performances are the same. The Drunk Shakespeare Society has spent more than 12 years and 7,500+ performances perfecting this version of drunk storytelling.

You choose how involved you want to be. Sit in the balcony and watch from a distance, claim a stage-side seat to get pulled into the action, or book the Throne and order the actor to drink again whenever you want. Seasonal cocktails from the full bar arrive at your seat, so you're never without a drink while the chaos unfolds in front of you. A welcome treat greets you on arrival.

Dracula is only here for the fall, so the run is limited. The show is 21+ with valid ID required at the door. The room is small and the cast plays right in front of you, which is what makes the participation feel real instead of staged.

What’s included

• Seating in the tier you book.
• admission to the show.
• a welcome treat on arrival.

Options for this experience

3 options

Balcony15:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00The balcony is located behind the mezzanine!

Mezzanine15:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00Seats in the mezzanine sit behind the stage-side section.

Stage-Side15:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00The stage-side seats are in the front row!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Drunk Shakespeare

Is this one for you?Book the Throne if you want to actively shape the chaos; choose Stage-Side if you want to be pulled into the action without commanding it; pick the Balcony or Mezzanine if you'd rather watch the improv unfold without being on the receiving end of audience participation.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if the actor gets too drunk to finish the show?

The cast is trained to keep the story moving no matter what the lead actor does. That's the whole point of the improv. The rest of the ensemble works to steer the night back on track, so the show always completes, just never the same way twice.

Can I order drinks during the show?

Yes. Seasonal cocktails from the full bar are delivered directly to your seat throughout the 90 minutes, so you can order whenever you want.

What's the difference between the Stage-Side, Balcony, and Mezzanine seating?

Stage-Side puts you closest to the action and makes it more likely the cast will pull you into the performance. Balcony gives you distance and a full view of the room. Mezzanine is the middle ground. The Throne is a separate booking that lets you command the actor to drink again.

Is there a welcome treat included with the ticket?

Yes. A welcome treat is included when you arrive, before the show starts.

How long is the show?

The show runs about 90 minutes from curtain to final bow.

What does the Throne seat let me do?

The Throne is a premium seating option that gives you the power to order the actor to take another shot during the performance. It's the most interactive way to watch the show.