Suggestions for Theater near Chicago

Megan H. • October 25, 2019Beautiful Theatre! Not Plus Size Friendly Seats!

Shannon L. • July 14, 2017Beautiful theatre. Courteous yet firm staff. Aladdin was colorful and dazzling.

Jennifer J. • October 13, 2013Beautiful Theater. At Once, get here when the doors open and have a drink on the stage. They also repeat this at intermission.

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

Peter aka Nomi F. • June 16, 2010This theatre is a true gem. The acoustics are perfect and has a bigger stage than the Shubert or Chicago Theatres.

Kevin D. • August 9, 2014Very nice and modern intimate theatre. Very fairly priced concessions. Brigadoon was a very good play.

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

Melissa S. • November 10, 2014Good coffee, friendly staff, quality shows, theatre people, comfy lounge area: what else do you want?

Jon C. • September 1, 2017Fantastic show in a classic theater. Nothing better.

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

John T. • February 23, 2013A great show once again. My students really enjoyed it. It really is a must do.

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.

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.

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.

Cristian L. • December 16, 2016It's a beautiful theater. Park in the Millenium Park Garage for a convenient underground entrance (and to avoid the cold in the winter!)

Annie K. • January 8, 2010Their introductory program is worth every penny. Such brilliant teachers.

NikAroundChi • January 15, 2014Awesome, creative, interesting productions full of talented people. I love Lookingglass.

Sima D. • June 27, 2011Quirky theatre with a bar on each level plus you can bring your drinks to your seats - always a good time!

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

T C. • September 26, 2014Very reasonably priced for a classic movie theatre experience. Cool special events too.

Lucy T. • May 31, 2016They have the best wheelchair accessible seats! Better than the Cadillac Palace, Oriental Theater, or Chicago Theater.

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.

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.

Angelica D. • May 18, 2014Arrive at least 30 mins early, and request a table!

Lisa S. • October 17, 2015Well organized comfortable theater!

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.

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

Tamika R. • August 26, 2016No bad seat in the house. Drinks are amazing.