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The Chicago Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

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The Loop, Chicago
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    The Atlantic Cities
    "beautiful "marquees""(3 Tips)
    caleb h.
    "Live music shows can be lame due to assigned seating."(10 Tips)
    Michelle
    "Check out this beautiful historic theatre!"(2 Tips)
    Chelsea G.
    "Take the Mezzanine tour - it's incredible and fun!"(13 Tips)
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  • Sawyer L.
    Sawyer LahrJuly 19, 2011
    Frank Sinatra stuck his head out the window of the emergency exit window of the star's dressing room to see all his fans waiting outside.
  • Stacey E.heart icon on user image
    Stacey EtchisonSeptember 28, 2021
    Perfect venue for a comedy show.
  • Joellen B.
    Joellen BurgerMarch 26, 2015
    Hey The Chicago Theatre, join Freebie! Read more
  • Steve T.
    Steve TalbottMarch 28, 2011
    $12 tour is one of the best values around! Take advantage of it.
  • Erikaheart icon on user image
    ErikaMay 25, 2015
    Amazing theatre!
  • Amanda
    AmandaMarch 7, 2013
    The interior of Al Capone's 'Lexington Hotel' in The Untouchables.
  • Pon Y.heart icon on user image
    Pon YoSeptember 28, 2013
    Always amazing shows in this theater.
  • Photo L.heart icon on user image
    Photo LarryJanuary 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Always great performance at this space
  • Tammy H.heart icon on user image
    Tammy HobbsJune 28, 2015
    Beautiful theater!
  • Hải V.
    Hải VũOctober 27, 2015
    top 10 stupid people https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHrkH_4h2IA
  • Greg
    GregDecember 29, 2009
    This is a terrific piece of Chicago architecture and history. Beautiful lobby and theater.
  • Ingrid
    IngridFebruary 24, 2013
    Do the Marquee tour, highly interesting!
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
    In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) and his girlfriend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) show up for a ballet performance in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre. Read more
  • Harriet B.heart icon on user image
    Harriet BSeptember 11, 2014
    I love their tours
  • The SNS Post
    The SNS PostMay 12, 2012
    The Columbia College Chicago class of 2012 graduated from here last week.
  • Frank B.
    Frank B.July 24, 2011
    Awesome theater but sh!tty Feng Shui and flow.
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
    Currently, the Chicago Theatre hosts numerous concerts and major performing arts events. Read more
  • Angie R.
    Angie RobinsonOctober 1, 2010
    Ricky Gervais!!! Wooohoo! Saw him perform in NY once. So hAd to come see him on Chicago too! He rOcks!
  • Erin
    ErinOctober 25, 2010
    Beautiful. Sit down, listen, and appreciate kind of place
  • 1401 S.
    The Best shows ever take place here!!
  • The SNS Post
    The SNS PostMay 12, 2012
    Mavis Staples received her doctorate degree from here. Priceless.
  • Jason P.
    Jason PinkowskiMay 14, 2014
    Not a single bad seat in the venue!
  • Alex C.
    Alex CervantesMay 5, 2011
    park in garage around the corner and just relax before show time
  • 1401 S.
    Amazing place!! Great shows
  • Ilya B.
    Ilya BeyrakNovember 17, 2014
    test 123123213 Read more
  • Kat K.
    Kat KApril 4, 2011
    Can't wait to see the train wreck that is Charlie Sheen!
  • Dylan S.
    Dylan SiegfriedDecember 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go see A Christmas Story the Musical
  • Shannon C.heart icon on user image
    Shannon CrossApril 19, 2013
    Jim Gaffigan!
  • John J. H.
    John J. Hampilos-Quit-4sqDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Donnie and Marie, Should be here instead !!!
  • Christopher P.
    Christopher PazdernikDecember 17, 2011
    Worst venue in Chicago. Rows T and U in the balcony are folding chairs, not real seats. Mandatory $1 bag check. Super rude staff. Hateful place to be. Avoid at all costs!
  • Ira S.
    Ira SerkesApril 25, 2011
    On the Red Line, get off on the Lake Street exit
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
    The iconic "C-H-I-C-A-G-O" sign is nearly six stories high. Read more
  • nope ..
    nope .October 26, 2011
    Do the tour!
  • Katie
    KatieMay 26, 2010
    Wasn't super impressed on my trip to see Conan O'brien last week, women's room was out of toilet paper before the show even started, guy at merchandise stand was pretty rude.
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
    The Chicago Theatre opened on October 26, 1921 as a movie palace. Read more
  • Agatha
    AgathaFebruary 14, 2010
    Saw Mariah Carey here!
  • Kevin H.
    Kevin HigleyDecember 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to a concert here!
  • Cracken ..
    Cracken .January 8, 2010
    Must see venue
  • Sara W.heart icon on user image
    Sara Wolcott1 week ago
    The view from the box seats is great!
  • La Guía Raspberry
    La Guía RaspberryMarch 10, 2013
    La emblemática caja de luz de Chicago se encuentra aquí. Sigue muy activo y a parte de conciertos, también se presentan obras de teatro.
  • Mariana T.
    Mariana TobonApril 12, 2013
    El musical The Big Fish espectacular!!! Que producción TAN divina!!
  • たれ蔵
    たれ蔵April 26, 2019
    1921年からあるシカゴを代表するランドマーク的な劇場コンサートホール。12時からやっている有料のバックステージツアーが良い、歴代のオートグラフ(サイン)で溢れて落書きみたいになっている。
  • Monique C.heart icon on user image
    Monique ColoradaJuly 3, 2013
    Essa é uma das fotos clássicas de quem visita Chicago! <3
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