Suggestions for Performing Arts Venue near The Loop, Chicago

Amanda J. • March 25, 2011Working is amazing ! Students can see the show daily at $25 with an ID! See That Building

Chicagoist • August 1, 2014The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s home is one of the most acoustically perfect venues in town and sounds pitch-perfect across a range of musical styles.

Ganula B. • March 23, 2016The great venue with spectacular interiors, tons of international and local famous ballet companies perform their best at this theatre. All around the year, you are able to see a great performances.

Kevin D. • August 9, 2014Very nice and modern intimate theatre. Very fairly priced concessions. Brigadoon was a very good play.

Mike D. • July 10, 2018Hamilton! Nice theater.

Stacy B. • March 2Wow, this show was incredible! Fun for all ages. Three hours goes by surprisingly quickly. Loved the story, acrobatics, and singing. Food and drinks were not the main attraction but no complaints.

vanessa b. • March 23, 2016Very beautiful theatre to check out. The broadway shows, concerts are amazing there with even an awesome view from the balcony.

Chelsea G. • April 20, 2013This is my favorite Chicago venue. Take the Mezzanine tour - it's incredible and fun!

Mary P. • January 16, 2020Directors level has great seats and wonderful view. Bathrooms and bar in this level too. Highly recommend!

Jon C. • September 1, 2017Fantastic show in a classic theater. Nothing better.

Lucille F. • January 7, 2018If you have not seen this, go to the Chicago Cultural Center, it’s an architectural gem & this enormous Tiffany dome is awesome. I’ve seen it many times & it never ceases to amaze me.

James • July 7, 2010Book your lesson in advance at guitarchicago.com and mention the foursquare special!

Eliane v. • October 12, 2012[Louis Sullivan & Dankmar Adler, 1889] Upon opening for the 1893 World's Fair, it housed a theater, offices & a hotel. Louis Sullivan's signature designs cover the lobby, library & Ganz Hall.

Alli • September 27, 2012HotTix sells half price tickets to great Chicago theatre! A must know for theatre goers! Also online at hottix.org!

Amelia • August 23, 2014Beautiful performance space; a hidden Roosevelt U gem

Blunt R. • December 13, 2013Figaro Figaro Fi-Ga-Ro

Jared P. • March 16, 2019An intimate vibe, good music, but they be taxxxxxingggg on anything that’s not a happy hour

Scott H. • April 15, 2012The Improv Play is a great insight into the world of Improv in Chicago. A must see for any fan of Chicago theater!

J R. • December 12, 2017If you enjoy opera. This is the place. You can dine before show and relax at intermission

Brianne W. • October 24, 2016Very comfy seats!

Thrillist • June 27, 2010This 45-seat mezzanine lounge serves up Mediterranean small plates to fortify you against classically inspired cocktails like the Tanqueray/lemon-lime/simple syrup/orange flower water Phoenix Fizzle.