Dinner And A Show: Cirque, Comedy, Cabaret, And Cuisine

LiV Warfield, Cunio, and Phil Seed perform for delighted guests at Teatro ZinZanni.

Teatro ZinZanni, Elliot Fisher

One of the best things about travel to Chicago, even in the chillier months when it’s brisk with leaden gray skies, is that there is always a plethora of things to do to keep you entertained. From hot tub boats on the Chicago River to newly opened lifestyle hotels to luxury spas to ice skating in Millennium Park to world class museums, you can be sure that your social calendar will have cool things for you to enjoy all season long.

There’s one special show, however, that you must see to believe. Perfect for a girls night out or a fun and flirty date night, Teatro ZinZanni, which has extended their current production of “Love, Chaos, and Dinner” through mid-February, has it all: a live band and spine-tingling singing, lighthearted comedy, circus arts, a four-course dinner, and much more. You can expect to see live action all around you, including at your table, while you revel in this intimate and friendly dinner and show experience.

Be Dazzled by World Class Performers

The professional performers and rotating cast that you’ll encounter are incredibly skilled in their crafts. You’re sure to witness—or hear—something unforgettable and memorizing.

It’s easy to get lost down a LiV Warfield rabbit hole while watching videos of her shining online. From singing with Prince and the band Heart to performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to winning the “Golden Buzzer” from Simon Cowell on America’s Got Talent, Warfield is seemingly everywhere. Watch her up close at Teatro ZinZanni and see what everyone has been gushing about.

Another electrifying vocalist who will stop you in your tracks is Cunio, a global performer and theater entertainer who you won’t be able to take your eyes off of throughout the entire Teatro ZinZanni experience.

Kevin Kent, who was with the original 1998 Teatro ZinZanni show in Seattle, utilizes comedy in an immersive and jovial way to get the crowd engaged in the show.

Other standouts include Duo Rose, the partner act where Samuel Sion and Sylvia Friedman light up the stage with their trapeze performance that includes aerial ballet and contortion; Raphael Nepomuceno, an aerial straps and capoeira solo artist; Elayne Kramer, a skilled contortionist who uses hand balancing; and Vita Radionova, a hula hoop artist who was featured on America’s Got Talent.

Contortionist, Elayne Kramer performs to a hushed audience.

Teatro ZinZanni, Elliot Fisher Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Included in your ticket is a four-course meal that will be delivered throughout the duration of the show. Your meal begins with a savory tart, followed by a garden salad. Choose between chicken roulade, salmon filet, or ‘Mr. Z’s’ Summer Medley for your main course. And for dessert, you’ll enjoy a dulce de leche called “Sensuous Lips”. Substitutions, add-ons, and upgrades are also available, as are cocktails and wine.

Location, Location, Location

Arrive at Chicago’s famous Theatre District, where the Cambria Hotel is situated at 32 W. Randolph St. Make your way to the 14 floor where Teatro ZinZanni’s gorgeous Belgian Spiegeltent, or “mirror tent”, dominates the space. Creating an intimate atmosphere where the community of theatre goers are united in the experience, this tent makes you feel like you’re part of the show.

Comedian Kevin Kent is a dynamic and engaging performer.

Teatro ZinZanni, Elliot Fisher Know Before You Go

Discounts are available for seniors, students, active military, and teachers. Ticket prices vary depending on show dates and times, seating, and meal inclusion. Multiple shows are presented every week. You can expect show-only tickets to start at $84, while tickets that include the show and dinner start at $124.