Chicago Theater

An old Balaban & Katz movie palace, refurbished as one of the city's premier performance venues. It hosts a wide range of events, from spoken word and stand-up comedy to jazz, gospel, and rock. Most people, however, know it for the iconic marquee out front.

• Heritage listed

• history
• nightlife

Address

175 N State St

Getting there

Lake CTA

Hours

Box office Mon-Fri noon-6PM

Price

Generally $27.50 and up. Tours available Apr-Sep Tu,Th noon and Oct-March Tu noon, also the third Sa of every month at 11AM, noon; $5

Phone

+13124626300

Website

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