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?

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

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.

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.

Myka S. • December 3, 2011The only theater I've been to that lefts you bring drinks into the performance. Yahooooo!

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!

Time Out Chicago • June 4, 2012The professional theater at the University of the Chicago puts on inventive remakes on classic plays.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

G T. • November 5, 2011Thirsty! Is a great time! Friday and Saturday nights, kick your night off with some hilarious drinking improv. Very good.

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.

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