50 Shades of Gay – 8th Anniversary!

Name: 50 Shades of Gay – 8th Anniversary!
Start: 2023-08-26T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-08-26T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Mercury Theater Chicago

Join Ike Avelli and his fabulous guests as they celebrate the 8th Anniversary of 50 Shades of Gay with a night of comedy, music, drag, video sketches, audience participation and giveaways.

Featuring performances by: Tym Moss and Spjork!

Back in 2015, Ike Avelli decided to create an Adult Variety Show for Gay Pride in NYC, and 50 Shades of Gay was born. The day before the show, Friday, June 26, the Supreme Court Ruled; Same Sex Marriage A Right Nationwide! On the night of the show, Saturday June 27, the theater in NYC was sold out and everyone was ready to celebrate. Since its debut, Ike has been selling out venues all over the U.S. and continues to do so five years later. Critics and audience members alike have been raving and Avelli continues to provide the best in comedy, music, drag, and most important, audience participation with lots of giveaways!

“Mastermind of creativity, Ike Avelli showcased a riveting, adult variety explosion” – Eileen Shapiro, Huffington Post

“A raucous adult variety show…sheer energy and talent” – Adam Lubitow, Rochester City Newspaper

“A fun night of stories, videos, songs, comedy, and a lipsynching contest. By time it was over, I felt even gayer—and I didn’t think that was possible” – Michael Musto