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The Chicago Theatre

175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
312-462-6301
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As featured in 3 days in Chicago
Ranked #21 of 332 attractions in Chicago
Type: Theatres
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Chicago's breath-taking National Landmark Theatre hosts concerts, comedians, theatrical productions and special events every year. The 3,600 seat... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Presenting Broadway attractions, you have a "musicals and theatre " high level option in Chicago. I saw Rent, with the original NY cast.

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Stamford, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

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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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

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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6 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Saw joe bonamassa --awesome show! The theatre is small but storied history. Beautiful frescoes & guidled architecture.

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

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... More

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Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

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... More

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Muscatine, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

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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