We have been to musicals and plays before at The Chicago Theatre but this time we attended a comedy event and it was just as good. The theater is intimate and a great location. As with any theatre, there are not enough restrooms but everything else is great. There are also many great neighborhood restaurants nearby.
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The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
312-462-6301
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Ranked #22 of 332 attractions in Chicago
Type: Theatres
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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Chicago's breath-taking National Landmark Theatre hosts concerts, comedians, theatrical productions and special events every year. The 3,600 seat...
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Chicago's breath-taking National Landmark Theatre hosts concerts, comedians, theatrical productions and special events every year. The 3,600 seat auditorium is seven stories high, and the vertical "C-H-I-C-A-G-O," sign is one of the few such signs in existence today. A symbol of State Street and Chicago, the marquee is a landmark in itself, as is the Wurlitzer pipe organ. Patrons can also go behind-the-scenes on their educational venue tour, which runs a few times a week.
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Stamford, Connecticut
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Always a good time and a great looking venue, it's one of the more ornate venues in Chicago and sound is typically good. I prefer floor seats that are not under the balcony, or very close to front balcony seat. But I have had good seats/times in many many sections here.
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Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States
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Take the behind the scenes Chicago Theatre tour weekdays at 12 noons for $12-. Derek is manager and excellent tourguide. You'll see everything: Stage, Dressing Rooms, Balcony seats, ornate lobby, hall of photos, Frank Sinatra's signature on wall leading to dressing rooms. Great experience and right downtown at State and Lake Sts.
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Montreal, Canada
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We got tickets to see the Russell peters show while in Chicago and thoroughly enjoyed this old-world theatre. If possible you should see a show while in Chicago.
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Saw joe bonamassa --awesome show! The theatre is small but storied history. Beautiful frescoes & guidled architecture.
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Its a legendary, beautiful old theater. They served good beer and I was surprised that it wasnt too expensive
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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I'm writing this review not as a person who saw a show but rather as one that did the marquee tour. Tours run everyday except Friday and Sunday and I bought my tickets on the website but I think you can purchase from the box office at the theatre. The tickets are also reasonably prices at $12 per adult. Basically...
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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I have never been here and for a comedy show it was a total waste of my money. Because I bought what was available in the first balcony and I paid over $100.00 just so I could watch a big screen TV!
They did not have enough security screeners, (It takes forever to get in!)there are no bathrooms to accomodate...
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Muscatine, Iowa
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We saw Andy Gaffigan and enjoyed it immensely. It is fgratifying to laugh so much at a comic who uses no profanity.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Chicago Theatre. We came to town expressly to see the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds concert there. What a pleasant surprise it was, to see the exquisite detail work, both outside and inside. And, there's really not a bad seat in the house. Sight lines are great from pretty much everywhere (we...
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