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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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.

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

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

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

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.

Nikki C. • October 28, 2012For splat, get a table in the middle. Blood everywhere on stage . Highly recommend this theatre! Going back again ASAP. Make sure to also grab a board game of the shelf for fun .

Tim O. • October 14, 2017Great spot for traditional theater vibe with great drinks! Sound system isn’t bad, but acoustics muddle modern surround mixes.

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

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

James A. • October 1, 2017Live theater, served fresh every weekend

Al L. • September 12, 2010Cutest ticket staff in the city!

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

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

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

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

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.