The landmark Chicago Theatre is known for its lavish French baroque facade inspired by the Palace of Versailles. While it originally screened silent movies, today it hosts an eclectic line-up of Broadway shows, musicals and live music acts.
The venue has been welcoming guests since 1921, when it was known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre. Over the decades it's hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Dolly Parton and Prince.
If you can't score tickets to a show, snap photos in front of the dazzling six-storey sign or join a guided tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic stage, dressing rooms and magnificent Wurlitzer pipe organ. The tour shares more about its designation on the National Register of Historic Places and its multiple appearances in movies, TV shows and photo shoots.
Getting around Chicago Theater
Chicago Theatre is in the Loop area, within walking distance of Washington Station on the Blue Line of the CTA's 'L' System. Local buses also stop along State Street, steps from the main entrance.