The Fly Honey SHOW


@thalia hall
july 2025

WEEKEND 1 July 10-11

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WEEKEND 2 July 18-19

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WEEKEND 3 July 24-25

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WEEKEND 1 July 10-11 〰️ WEEKEND 2 July 18-19 〰️ WEEKEND 3 July 24-25 〰️

Ages 17+

8:00 p.m. Doors | 8:30 p.m. Pre-Show | 9:00 p.m. Show

TICKETS
LINEUP
FAQ

The Fly Honeys are a femme-powered, queer as f+ck, body-loving smoke show of a performance project where pleasure is king, but the queens have the power.

What started as an illegal underground party is now a full-scale, heart-thumping, ass-shaking rallying cry for the revolution that we create live, together, every single night.

Hyped as a “Chicago institution”, The Fly Honey Show invites you straight to the center of the Hive for a high-energy, campy, sticky, glittering spectacle of dance, comedy, + music experienced in the round so you’ll be immersed in Honey from every direction.

So get it while it’s hot: The Fly Honey Show opens its final run at Thalia Hall on July 10 for six nights over three weekends. Each weekend, a new lineup of special guest artists will join the Hive for intimate genre-bending performances by some of Chicago’s best singers, stand-ups, pole artists, dancers, drag performers + more, all hosted by our Queen Bee MCs, Mary Williamson and Melissa DuPrey.

...The Show We Need Right Now” (Newcity)

 

TICKETS

WEEKEND 1: July 10th, 11th
July 18th, 19th
July 24th, 25th

Early-bird: $35-$45 (SOLD OUT!)
General Admission: $45
Seated balcony: $55
Opera boxes: $100 per person


 

THE LINEUP

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THE LINEUP 〰️

WEEKEND 1

Guest Host
Sonal Aggarwal

NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES BY
DALTON RHODES

July 10

Ari Gato
Shawnee Dez
DJ PAGEANT QUEENS

July 11

Po’Chop
Roy Kinsey
DJ CQQCHIFRUIT


WEEKEND 2

GUEST HOST
Shannon Matesky

NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES BY
DALTON RHODES

July 18

Mariachi Sirenas
Chillona
AMEER THE DJ

July 19

Aunty Chan
Desixwaack
DJ JENNY FOX


WEEKEND 3

guest host
switch the boi wonder

NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES BY
DALTON RHODES

July 24

adachi taiko
bella bahhs
DJ BONITA APPLEBLUNT

July 25

adachi taiko
celeste
GOOD GIRLS DJS


 

FAQ // Know before you go

Photography & Performer Privacy

Fly Honey productions feature partial nudity. We ask all guests not to post, publish, or distribute nude photographs or videos of the artists without their expressed permission. We lovingly cultivate a culture where performers joyfully embrace, and often bare, their bodies as artists in this sacred space. Guests are welcome (and encouraged!) to take photos and videos and share their favorite memories and oh-my-god moments on social media, but please consider the artist’s agency before posting.

We dedicate our art to the power of pleasure, personal expression, and sexual liberation for all. Thank you for respecting our performers who commit their hearts and bodies to this work.

Accessibility

See the Thalia Hall FAQ for the most up-to-date accessibility information and to request accommodation.

Seating: General Admission tickets are standing room floor tickets. Thalia Hall can accommodate any General Admission ticket-holder who requests seating, regardless of ticket type. Request seating from a Thalia Hall staff member when you arrive at the venue.

ASL Interpretation: Thalia Hall will coordinate interpretation for any guest who requests it. Email info@thaliahallchicago.com to make a request.

Gender-neutral restrooms: Thalia Hall has two multi-occupancy, gender-neutral restrooms, one on the main floor, and one on the balcony level.

Financial Assistance: Thalia Hall reserves a set number of tickets for each show to give away (at no cost) to community members who may not have the means to attend a show. You can request those tickets HERE.

 
 
 
 

THE FLY HONEY SHOW

THALIA HALL
JULY 10-25
2025

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CREATIVE TEAM

Direction by
Erin Kilmurray* with Katrina Dion

Choreography by Erin Kilmurray* + Kasey Alfonso
with Deandra Alaba
Written + Hosted by
Mary Williamson* +
Melissa “BOOMBOOM” DuPrey 
Musical Direction + Arrangements by
John Cicora* + Karolina Prus
Creative Direction by
Jen Dorman
Set Design by
Eleanor Kahn
Lighting Design + Programming by
Slick Jorgensen
Vocal Direction by
Thair Thompson
 
Sound Design by
Andrew Green
Additional Writing by
Shannon Matesky* + Mia Vivens
Producing by
Missi Davis*

FLY HONEY ENSEMBLE

Aaliyah Cristina • Alyssa Gregory • Angel Hart • Angelíca Grace • Breon Arzell • Charles ‘Chaz’ Pierson • Darling Shear • Deandra Alaba • Erin Kilmurray* • Jillian Endebrock • Kara Brody • Kasey Alfonso • Kierah KIKI King • Maria Blanco • Marta Jean Evans • Mary Williamson* • Matty Bettencourt • Melissa “BOOMBOOM” DuPrey • Mia Vivens • Neala Baron • Peter Navarro • Rahila Coats • Teressa LaGamba

THE FLY HONEY BAND

John Cicora* • Band Leader + Guitar
Anaiet Soul • Keys
Carmani Edwards • Bass
Andrew Green • Drums
Thair Thompson • Vocal
Juliette Gardiner • Trumpet
Millie Ahearn • Trumpet
Karolina Prus • Bari Saxophone + Flute
Walter Sanchez • Trombone


FEATURING NIGHTLY
PERFORMANCES BY 

Dalton Rhodes

with


WEEKEND ONE
jULY 10-11

Guest Host Sonal Aggarwal 
THU 7.10 • Ari Gato + Shawnee Dez
with Pageant Queens
FRI 7.11 • Po’Chop + Roy Kinsey
with cqqchifruit


WEEKEND TWO
jULY 18-19

Guest Host Shannon Matesky
FRI 7.18 • Mariachi Sirenas + Chillona
with Ameer the DJ
SAT 7.19 • Aunty Chan + Boy J
with Jenny Foxx


WEEKEND THREE
jULY 24-125

Guest Host Switch the Boi Wonder
THU 7.24 • Adachi Taiko + Bellah BAHHS
with Bonita Appleblunt
FRI 7.25 • Adachi Taiko + Celeste
with Good Girls DJs


ORIGINAL MUSIC BY 

Lambrini GirlsMadison McFerrinMikhail Fiksel + John Cicora*PanterahPsalm OneRoy Kinsey


PRODUCTION + DESIGN TEAM

Technical Directior +
Production Stage Management
Bran Moorhead
Stage Manager + Deck Manager
Anastar Alvarez
Sound Engineer
Ingrid Lejins
Scenic Details + Finishing
Eleanor Kahn + Ellie Terrell
Sign Fabrication
Erica Gressman

PRODUCING + OPERATIONS TEAM

Creative Producer
Erin Kilmurray
Managing Producer
Missi Davis
Marketing Direction
Alyssa Bierce with Jen Dorman
Creative Director
Jen Dorman
Featured Artist Management
Vic Wynter
Social Media Management
Alyssa Gregory
Company Manager
Katie Mazzini 
Vendor Curation
Vic Wynter
Development Direction
Katelynd Duncan + Ginny Cook
Front of House Manager
Chris Zamiar with Lauren Iris + Friends
Hair Stylings by
Ray Sanchez + Sara Jean Stevens + Friends
Promotional Photography
Chloe Hamilton
Promotional Videos
Moll Jean
Crew and Deck Management
Peter Danger Wilde


FLY HONEY FOUNDING ARTISTS (est 2010, The Inconvenience)

Erin KilmurrayMary Williamson Shannon Matesky Missi Davis John Cicora