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The Chicago Theatre

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The Chicago Theatre

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Ranked #6 for performing arts venues in The Loop
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Time Out Chicago
"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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Steve TalbottMarch 28, 2011
$12 tour is one of the best values around! Take advantage of it.
Stacey EtchisonSeptember 28, 2021
Perfect venue for a comedy show.
Trudy DelfosseFebruary 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get here early and explore this beautiful building!
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.
Tony RossDecember 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Concerts & Shows
Pon YoSeptember 28, 2013
Always amazing shows in this theater.
1401 South State ApartmentsJuly 12, 2011
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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
GregDecember 29, 2009
This is a terrific piece of Chicago architecture and history. Beautiful lobby and theater.
Nancy HyltonDecember 1, 2019
Circus 🎪 De Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 🎄
Vince ONovember 2, 2018
Have Fun!!!!
Photo LarryJanuary 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Always great performance at this space
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
ErikaMay 25, 2015
Amazing theatre!
IngridFebruary 24, 2013
Do the Marquee tour, highly interesting!
Harriet BSeptember 11, 2014
I love their tours
Tammy HobbsJune 28, 2015
Beautiful theater!
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.
Frank B.July 24, 2011
Awesome theater but sh!tty Feng Shui and flow.
David WeathersbyFebruary 29, 2016
Icon of Chicago
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
The Chicago Theatre opened on October 26, 1921 as a movie palace. Read more
Hải VũOctober 27, 2015
top 10 stupid people https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHrkH_4h2IA
Joellen BurgerMarch 26, 2015
Hey The Chicago Theatre, join Freebie! Read more
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.
John J. Hampilos-Quit-4sqDecember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Donnie and Marie, Should be here instead !!!
ErinOctober 25, 2010
Beautiful. Sit down, listen, and appreciate kind of place
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
Angie RobinsonOctober 1, 2010
Ricky Gervais!!! Wooohoo! Saw him perform in NY once. So hAd to come see him on Chicago too! He rOcks!
Jason PinkowskiMay 14, 2014
Not a single bad seat in the venue!
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!
The Chicago TheatreFebruary 18, 2010
Tour The Chicago Theatre. It will literally take your breath away. Tues, Thur, Sat @ 12noon. $12. Read more
Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
Currently, the Chicago Theatre hosts numerous concerts and major performing arts events. Read more
Victor Hugo Thorne JrMay 15, 2016
Chicago college ceremony
Kat KApril 4, 2011
Can't wait to see the train wreck that is Charlie Sheen!
Francisco PerezJuly 10, 2017
Natalie Merchant
Dylan SiegfriedDecember 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go see A Christmas Story the Musical
1401 South State ApartmentsJune 14, 2011
Amazing place!! Great shows
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!
Ilya BeyrakNovember 17, 2014
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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
Adam AndreOctober 3, 2010
Ricky Gervais at the Chicago Theatre. Hilarious!
Kevin HigleyDecember 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Go to a concert here!
AgathaFebruary 14, 2010
Saw Mariah Carey here!
Cracken .January 8, 2010
Must see venue

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