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The Chicago Theatre

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The Loop, Chicago

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The Chicago Theatre

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Ranked #7 for performing arts venues in The Loop
The folks at Time Out Chicago and Explore Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"beautiful "marquees""(3 Tips)
"Live music shows can be lame due to assigned seating."(10 Tips)
"Beautiful theatre!! Definitely go see a concert here."(2 Tips)
"Beautiful theater with solid sound."(2 Tips)

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Tony RossDecember 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Concerts & Shows
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.
Trudy DelfosseFebruary 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get here early and explore this beautiful building!
Nancy HyltonDecember 1, 2019
Circus 🎪 De Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 🎄
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
Pon YoSeptember 28, 2013
Always amazing shows in this theater.
1401 South State ApartmentsJuly 12, 2011
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Vince ONovember 2, 2018
Have Fun!!!!
GregDecember 29, 2009
This is a terrific piece of Chicago architecture and history. Beautiful lobby and theater.
Photo LarryJanuary 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Always great performance at this space
ErikaMay 25, 2015
Amazing theatre!
Time Out ChicagoSeptember 24, 2010
Sufjan Stevens (October 15) last released a proper solo LP in 2005, but it was a concept album about Illinois, so the folk-pop darling will always draw big in Chicago. Read more
Allison KaminskiMay 21, 2023
Been here 10+ times
Amy and Tina time!
Tammy HobbsJune 28, 2015
Beautiful theater!
Harriet BSeptember 11, 2014
I love their tours
IngridFebruary 24, 2013
Do the Marquee tour, highly interesting!
Alex CervantesMay 5, 2011
park in garage around the corner and just relax before show time
The SNS PostMay 12, 2012
The Columbia College Chicago class of 2012 graduated from here last week.
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
The Chicago Theatre opened on October 26, 1921 as a movie palace. Read more
Joellen BurgerMarch 26, 2015
Hey The Chicago Theatre, join Freebie! Read more
Hải VũOctober 27, 2015
top 10 stupid people https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHrkH_4h2IA
Frank B.July 24, 2011
Awesome theater but sh!tty Feng Shui and flow.
AmandaMarch 7, 2013
The interior of Al Capone's 'Lexington Hotel' in The Untouchables.
The SNS PostMay 12, 2012
Mavis Staples received her doctorate degree from here. Priceless.
ErinOctober 25, 2010
Beautiful. Sit down, listen, and appreciate kind of place
John J. Hampilos-Quit-4sqDecember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Donnie and Marie, Should be here instead !!!
1401 South State ApartmentsJanuary 11, 2012
The Best shows ever take place here!!
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
The iconic "C-H-I-C-A-G-O" sign is nearly six stories high. Read more
Jason PinkowskiMay 14, 2014
Not a single bad seat in the venue!
Angie RobinsonOctober 1, 2010
Ricky Gervais!!! Wooohoo! Saw him perform in NY once. So hAd to come see him on Chicago too! He rOcks!
The Chicago TheatreFebruary 18, 2010
Tour The Chicago Theatre. It will literally take your breath away. Tues, Thur, Sat @ 12noon. $12. Read more
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!
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
Currently, the Chicago Theatre hosts numerous concerts and major performing arts events. Read more
Francisco PerezJuly 10, 2017
Natalie Merchant
Kat KApril 4, 2011
Can't wait to see the train wreck that is Charlie Sheen!
1401 South State ApartmentsJune 14, 2011
Amazing place!! Great shows
Dylan SiegfriedDecember 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go see A Christmas Story the Musical
Ilya BeyrakNovember 17, 2014
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Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
The Chicago Theatre offers a tour of the lobby, majestic auditorium, and backstage space (when available) several times a week. Click link at right for info. Read more
Shannon CrossApril 19, 2013
Jim Gaffigan!
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.
nope .October 26, 2011
Do the tour!
Ira SerkesApril 25, 2011
On the Red Line, get off on the Lake Street exit
AgathaFebruary 14, 2010
Saw Mariah Carey here!
Kevin HigleyDecember 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Go to a concert here!
Cracken .January 8, 2010
Must see venue
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 TobonApril 12, 2013
El musical The Big Fish espectacular!!! Que producción TAN divina!!
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 ColoradaJuly 3, 2013
Essa é uma das fotos clássicas de quem visita Chicago! <3

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