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Baton Show Lounge


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #185 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: Near north night club famous for its drag shows.  Clientele is usually more straight than gay. more »
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Activities: Nightlife
Address: 436 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312-644-5269

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1 of 5 stars
scottsman321   5 contributions
chicago, illinois
Mar 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This place is a rip-off. The performers weren't very good looking (except for one).... they didn't even bother to know the words of the songs they were supposed to be lip-singing.... they had very poor dancing skills.... and their humor was quite raunchy, but NOT FUNNY. There are absolutely NO redeeming values here. Absolutely none. Even the lighting technician was... more

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5 of 5 stars
funtimes248   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 30, 2008

Our party of six called the day of the show and got reservations. Our husbands were apprehensive and ended up having a great time. The show was absolutely fabulous and we all had a blast! This was the highlight of our Chicago trip and we will go every time we are in town. more

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4 of 5 stars
sddlupman   1 contribution
joliet, illinois
Feb 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I have been to the Baton several times over the past 4 years. Always taking my straight friends, who say "THEY WILL NEVER GO TO A DRAG SHOW" Well by the tiem the show is over they are all inamazement of how hot the "ladies" are and the costumes they wear. My only issue is the times set to call... more

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2 of 5 stars
ddisher   3 contributions
Chicago
Jan 23, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

I'd been here years before and I loved it the last time I came. Incredibly, that was 20+ years ago and Chili Pepper is still here, looking exactly the same! Why I like the Baton: it's a great, entertaining show...if the audience sits down! Why I didn't like it: all the groups of silly young girls, always led by one... more

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5 of 5 stars
Snappyinchi   9 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 3, 2006

I have been to The Baton approximately three times over the past 10 years and it is still awesome! The performers are truly amazing and beautiful. Some could work more on the lip syncing but overall most excellent. Surely one of the best drag shows in North America! Do make reservations in advance and know there is a two drink... more

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5 of 5 stars
Olympia75   3 contributions
Yorkville, IL
Oct 28, 2006

They put on a great show. I've been there twice with men who weren't too sure about going and they both ended up LOVING it and having a great time! more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 17, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

This place might be good for people 40 and over who want to say they've been to a drag show. The singers were somewhat entertaining but nothing worth spending more than $10 on. I was there for my bachelorette party and was sorely disappointed. The waiter we had was the rudest ever! I had to wait more than 45 minutes... more

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Baton Show Lounge Address

436 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312-644-5269