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The famous CHICAGO marquee on the facade of the theatre
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Neighborhood:
Loop
Of Special Interest To:
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The Chicago Theatre

The grandeur of The Chicago Theatre often leaves its visitors breathless. The elegant lobby, majestic staircase and beautiful auditorium complete with murals above the stage and on the ceiling, are components of an amazing building called "the Wonder Theatre of the World" when it opened on October 26, 1921.

The 3,600 seat auditorium is seven stories high, more than one half of a city block wide, and nearly as long. The vertical sign "C-H-I-C-A-G-O," at nearly six stories high, is one of the few such signs in existence today. A symbol of State Street and Chicago, the sign and marquee are landmarks in themselves, as is the 29-rank Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ.

The Theatre today is open year round for various concerts and events - as well as a venue tour.

Website:
For additional information please visit, http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
Hours:

Various dates and hours for concerts, dates, and events. See website for more details.

Admission:

Varies.

Accessibility:
  • Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
  • Accessible washroom(s)
  • Assistive listening devices provided
  • Accessible seating area available (if auditorium/stadium venue)
Public Transportation:

El: Red Line to Lake,Brown, Green & Orange Lines toState & Lake Buses:#29 State Street #36 Broadway #62 Archer #145 Wilson/Michigan #146 Marine/Michigan Metra South Shore Line - at Randolph & Michigan (2 blocks east of the theatre). For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com

The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State St.
Chicago IL 60601
Phone: 312.462.6000
Fax: 312.462.6364

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Related Tours
  • Chicago Theater Stories Walking Tour
  • Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Hop-On / Hop Off Tour
  • The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour

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