Are you ready to hit the theater but don’t know quite where to start? Check out our list of 10 top theaters in and around Chicago, including world-famous venues and small off-loop locations you won’t soon forget. If you’d like to avoid the hassle and headaches that come with traffic on your way to the venue, get in touch with the professionals at Signature Transportation Group and let us get you there in style.
10 Iconic Theaters
For more than a century, Chicago has been home to some of the most innovative, influential theater groups in the country and they have made these iconic theaters their home:
- Steppenwolf Theatre: For more than four decades, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company has helped big names like Gary Sinise and John Malkovich become household names with their diverse offerings.
- Lookingglass Theater: The Lookingglass Theater Company has debuted more than 50 original works since opening in 1988 and is one of only five Chicago recipients of the regional theater Tony award.
- The Goodman Theatre: Founded in 1925, the Goodman is the oldest active nonprofit theater organization in the city and also a regional theater Tony award winner.
- The Harris Theater: The contemporary design and stellar crew attract international performers and make it an up-and-comer on the Chicago theater scene.
- Bank of America Theatre: A relatively fresh renovation has restored the stunning Bank of America Theatre to its original 1906 splendor with all the charm of early Vaudeville intact.
- Ford Center For The Performing Arts Oriental Theater: Renowned for its dazzling Indian architecture as much as its lively performances the Ford Center is a must-see for those who want to connect with Chicago’s past.
- Cadillac Palace Theater: The theater’s nod to French Baroque design is the perfect backdrop for both off-Broadway shows and moving ballet performances.
- The Chicago Theater: One of the most well-known venues in the city, the Chicago landmark plays hosts to orchestral performances and comedy shows.
- Auditorium Theatre: Originally constructed right after The Great Chicago Fire the theater has hosted heavyweights like Bruce Springsteen and Jimi Hendrix, to name just a few.
- Profiles Theater: A small storefront theater known for its “edgy, raw drama that can only be captured on the small stage” and has become forever linked with Chicago theater itself.
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