Suggestions for Performing Arts Venue near Chicago

Yani L. • October 13, 2018The play was amazing and the staff is very friendly. Would love to go again someday

Jay G. • December 30, 2009Great classes, shows, place for music and instruments.

Lucille F. • June 8, 2019Very good neighborhood theater. Intimate, good bar and very good performances. We enjoyed watching ‘Admissions’

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

Laura M. • July 4, 2012Love the building upgrade. Great vibe.

Steven K. • April 7, 2015Beautiful venue with great sound. There isn't a bad view in the place. If you want a booth you can reserve one ahead of time or attempt head up to the balcony. Just an amazing concert experience. 😍

Kevin M. • September 25, 2018Wonderful architecture overlooking Lake Michigan. Terrific cuisine, fun beverages and friendly knowledgeable staff. They also have event space for groups!

Samantha H. • April 20, 2018Great performance art venue

Jessy W. • July 31, 2011BYOB is excellent

Augie A. • February 1, 2020Cocktails are excellent. Check out the bar magic!!!

Erika • May 24, 2015Great for all ages! Love it!

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.

Rachel M. • May 13, 2013Great small theater!!! ... Please support the arts!

Dulce A. • December 12, 2015So many phenomenal underground artists play here. The size is perfect for a concert, especially for a date night. Great drinks too!

David E. • January 9, 2015They do have a few snacks, and you can take drinks into the theater. Street parking zone ends at 10 p.m. too.

Kyle O. • November 22, 2011Expect to pay $10-15 for "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" depending on the roll of the dice. Well worth it and a must see in Chicago! Off the Berwyn Red Line stop.

Kyle M. • February 25, 2015The arrangement or seating is great. The sound is amazing... And their craft beer on Nitro was perfect

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

Redeye Chicago • August 3, 2014In addition to a packed lineup of live music and comedy, this bar and grill also cooks up sandwiches, pizzas and tacos to keep your hunger at bay while you watch.

Chicagoist • August 1, 2014The variety of programming at the Music Box is unmatched in the city, afforded in no small part by the the house's unique ability to project just about every kind of film you want, from 16mm to 70mm.

Tana B. • February 10, 2016Great venue, nice bar setup (maybe 40s? 30s?) food looks amazing too. Particularly the mac & cheese. Schlitz on tap because it used to be a Schlitz brewery.

Joshua G. • June 10, 2013Several Chicago Art Leasing Artists reside here including Doug Birkenheur, Kevin Swallow, Doug Frohman, Jim Parenti and Bahar Partow. You can also find their works on http://www.chicagoartleasing.com

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

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

Eric M. • October 14, 2013The upstairs seating may seem out of the way, buy every seat has an unobstructed view

Dan J. • May 26, 2014Fantastic as a bar, even better as a two-theater aggressive comedy emporium. Come for the Clark Street views and draft brews, stay for the unknown.

I-Peace U. • May 19, 2013Great food, great sound, great venue!

Brad H. • October 5, 2015LOVE this place, the dual stages with rotating artist is brilliant. GREAT artist / music here, and cold beer. Be sure to stroll to the back for lip licking ribs, fired catfish, delicious soul food 😄

Stacy B. • November 29, 2021Beautiful vintage venue with striking architecture. Good music picks but so-so audio. Entry is easy with covid vaccine, ticket check, and security search. Takes 20-30 minutes to exit after a show.

Nigel R. • June 9, 2012A very intimate space, fewer than 100 seats. Always close to the scene.