Suggestions for Theater near Chicago

Todd K. • December 31, 2019Beautiful theater with solid sound. So much more than just the classic marquee.

Lucille F. • January 6, 2018Just saw Beautiful, Carol King play. Excellent and the theatre is beautiful, intimate & with a excellent acoustics.

Dana T. • November 13, 2011The Oriental Theatre is AMAZINGLY beautiful with fabulous ornate decor. Pay attention to the intricate details all around you!

Ryan • August 12, 2014Wonderful staff and the best original theatre in Chicago, and some of the best in the country.

Ganula B. • March 23, 2016The great venue with spectacular interiors, tons of international and local famous ballet companies perform their best at this theatre. All around the year, you are able to see a great performances.

Kevin D. • August 9, 2014Very nice and modern intimate theatre. Very fairly priced concessions. Brigadoon was a very good play.

Melissa S. • November 10, 2014Good coffee, friendly staff, quality shows, theatre people, comfy lounge area: what else do you want?

SPIN • July 19, 2011Pete Wentz calls this his favorite movie theater because it's quirky and different with a little bit of a history. Bank robber John Dillinger was killed here by the FBI in 1934.

Jon C. • September 1, 2017Fantastic show in a classic theater. Nothing better.

Thomas P. • August 18, 2013The view is really incredible. But, of course, I enjoyed Othello very much.

Shannon B. • March 25, 2011Best theatre in town for new works! Inventive, innovative & imaginative

Stephan G. • January 23, 2016Classic Chicago theater with amazing architecture

Rick B. • August 11, 2019This is a wonderful place. The theatre is beautiful and intimate, the staff is very friendly and the magic acts are amazing.

Alysha B. • April 25, 2014Beautiful space. Unique and versatile, a definite asset to the theatre community. I look forward to seeing more shows there.

Galen H. • February 14, 2014Great venue for a musical performance. Acoustics are wonderful, the stage is deep, and you can't beat the location: Millennium Park!

Chicago Cultural Alliance • September 17, 2012Very supportive of local, national & international presentations of programs, it is located in a building that has been a theatre & movie house since the early 1900s.

C R. • December 28, 2015Intimate live theater in the "sophisticated" Southport Corridor. Saw the Christmas Schooner and would recommend to anyone looking for a holiday classic. No concessions but lots of options close by.

Time Out Chicago • May 29, 2012The professional theater at the University of the Chicago puts on inventive remakes on classic plays. -DT

Nikki C. • October 28, 2012For splat, get a table in the middle. Blood everywhere on stage . Highly recommend this theatre! Going back again ASAP. Make sure to also grab a board game of the shelf for fun .

Cindy H. • March 19, 2012Buy your tickets same day of the show at HotTix. They're half off! Also, you can bring your drinks/food into the theater.

Annie K. • January 8, 2010Their introductory program is worth every penny. Such brilliant teachers.

Courtney B. • December 1, 2013Always a GREAT show: energetic, informative, and a really phenomenal community asset. Go see something here!

Al L. • September 12, 2010Cutest ticket staff in the city!

James A. • October 1, 2017Live theater, served fresh every weekend

✞CONSTANTINE ✞ • March 27, 2014The video was clear and stutter free. I hear they have a 4k or ultra-HD setup. Audio, contrary to gripes I've read in a few other reviews, seemed perfectly fine really... I love this place...

Angelica D. • May 18, 2014Arrive at least 30 mins early, and request a table!

Lucy T. • May 31, 2016They have the best wheelchair accessible seats! Better than the Cadillac Palace, Oriental Theater, or Chicago Theater.

David W. • November 3, 2019Great theater in Lakeview. Unique vibe.

Dean B. • July 21, 2013Never a bad play, and more often than not, an outright incredible one. Best company.

Francis P. • July 18, 2014I really enjoyed the venue. I found the decor to be beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. The black box theater is small and intimate. I'd arrive early if you want to park in the lot.