A classic Chicago establishment and a great place to catch a show. Reasonably priced ($7-$8) beers to boot, given the venue. Chick-fil-A is next door in case you need a pre-show snack.
The upper foyer of the Chicago Theatre can be seen in The Untouchables (1987) in an early scene as Al Capone receives his morning newspaper and the Bookkeeper checks the accounts.
Fact: people love lines. Fact: there will always be a long line forming around state. Myth: you should get in said line b/c everyone else is. Fact: there are 8 doors, walk around to another one.
The Chicago Theatre is 1 of more than 200 buildings and landmarks, 20 downtown hotels and 12 museums and theaters turning out their exterior lights in support of Earth Hour on March 26, 2011. Daha fazlasını oku
Your chocolate maltedmilkshake is waiting at the Juice Bar... or maybe a made-to-order smoothie. Check out the all new Walgreens at State and Randolph!
While here you get to witness one of the most iconic sights in Chicago history. The 6 story-high "CHICAGO" sign was featured in many movies, magazines, and more!
The grand lobby of the Chicago Theatre is modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles, while the grand staircase is patterned after that of the Paris Opera House. Daha fazlasını oku
Free parking around Daley Center at Clark/Monroe - cut through Daley courtyard and you're at the theatre! Bathroom breaks always have lines for ladies room, so go before at your cafe/resto of choice
I've mostly seen comedians and speakers, it's a great music venue! Saw Conan O'Brien here last night, Anthony Bourdain a few weeks ago, Eddie Izzard on two separate tours, and a coupla bands.
The Chicago Theatre offers a tour of the lobby, majestic auditorium, and backstage space (when available) several times a week. Click link at right for info. Daha fazlasını oku
Do the tour on a day when there is no show. Guides will not take you in the back to look at the autographed photos because show equipment will block you
In "Save the Last Dance" (2001), Sara (Julia Stiles) auditions for a spot in the ballet company of her dreams, in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre. Daha fazlasını oku
Sufjan Stevens (October 15) last released a proper solo LP in 2005, but it was a concept album about Illinois, so the folk-pop darling will always draw big in Chicago. Daha fazlasını oku