Suggestions for Theater near Chicago

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.

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.

Shannon J. • November 15, 2021It’s tucked away in an alley but definitely a great spot to see a show!

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

Lucille F. • April 8, 2018Historic theater (est. over 100 yrs ago!). Intimate, every seat is good. Saw ‘Bunny Bunny Gilda Radner’ & it was excellent! Will follow future shows for sure.

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

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 .

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

Doug V. • April 24, 2014Loved the movie and the interior of the Theater is wonderful! Sit upfront the screen isn't that big.

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

Philly Improv Theater • September 23, 2014Beautiful new space(s) for theater. Be sure to check their calendar for Jimmy Carrane's Improv Nerd podcast tapings.

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

Nigel R. • February 3, 2023Theatre Thursday. "Boulevard of Bold Dreams". Oscars time of year. @TimeLineTheatre

Chicagoist • August 1, 2014Mike Reed launched his own venue — a storied collection of three studio spaces once home to the Viaduct Theatre, tucked beneath Western Avenue where it jumps the north branch of the Chicago River.

TicketWeb • February 19, 2011If you miss Lakeshore Theater like we do, you should hit up Mayne Stage! Get your moustache picture on the wall of fame and say hello to the box office staff for us! TW ♥'s Mayne Stage.

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.

Michael C. • September 14, 2010I brought my family to see "Alice and the House of Carroll" in 2009 and we all loved it. National Passtime is an incredible theater, former speakeasy, and jewel of Buena Park. See a show here!

Joanna F. • April 11, 2014Great little comedy theater with a nice bar in front.

Samantha A. • November 1, 2011Get there at least 10 mins early, grab a drink at their bar, and don't be the last in line to get in the theater. It's an intimate auditorium and usually open seating!

drew t. • August 8, 2015Good spot for indie improv in Chicago, never quite sure what you'll see.

Clinton A. • March 24, 2019Small indie theater that puts on pretty good intimate productions

Jerry L. • December 15, 2013A wonderful little theater company in a great area of town. Drove all the way here from Green Bay to see Molly LeCaptain perform.

Lenny G. • October 2, 2010The ensemble is always amazing. I love everything about this theatre.

Ariel T. • June 16, 2010Some of the best theatre in town.

Lisa S. • October 17, 2015Theater in the round- intimate and great acoustics!

Leslie I. • April 19, 2013Saw the Burlesque Show...very good. Small theater. Nice to help out the performng arts.

Joe H. • September 9, 2010See "Juliet" presented by Theatre Y, Sept. 10-Oct. 3. Use code KENT to get tix for only $15!

Joseph B. • March 10, 2019Great intimate experience at this theater.

Redeye Chicago • August 3, 2014There may be no prouder accomplishment for a Chicago band than headlining at this legendary theater, which has hosted countless famous acts in its 30-plus-year history.