Location: Theater District
Top Things to do in Theater District
Top 10 Things to do in Theater District, Illinois (IL)
The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Chicago Loop Synagogue
2. St Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Kittygal - Los Angeles, United States
I stopped by for Saturday afternoon mass during a recent layover. The church is modern and beautiful, with clean lines and gorgeous artwork. It's run by the Franciscan order and serves a growing Loop population. Was very glad I happened by. Lovely organ music, too.
3. Chase Auditorium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ChristieV18 - Normal, United States
Tickets for this weekly show are best bought online to attend this fabulous evening of fun. The auditorium and its environs are very attractive and comfortable.
4. American Writers Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 377 reviews
Visit the American Writers Museum today! Through innovative and dynamic state-of-the-art exhibitions, as well as compelling programming, the American Writers Museum educates, enriches, provokes, and inspires visitors of all ages. Special exhibits FREE with paid admission; My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today (through Spring 2021), and Tools of the Trade (through June 30, 2020).
Reviewed By FelicitySpike - Scarsdale, United States
The American Writers Museum features well organized and engaging exhibits for lovers of reading and writing. A special exhibit of Bob Dylan demonstrates some of the reasons Dylan received the Nobel Prize for Literature. There was also an exhibit of old typewriters used by well-known American writers.
5. Teatro Zinzanni
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Rich933 - Chicago, United States
An outstanding show! Slightly expensive but well worth the cost! From amazing acrobatics to comedy to literal music to your hears- it’s a party for all your senses!! Highly recommended!!
6. The Chicago Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 789 reviews
Chicago's breath-taking National Landmark Theatre hosts concerts, comedians, theatrical productions and special events every year. The 3,600 seat auditorium is seven stories high, and the vertical "C-H-I-C-A-G-O," sign is one of the few such signs in existence today. A symbol of State Street and Chicago, the marquee is a landmark in itself, as is the Wurlitzer pipe organ. Patrons can also go behind-the-scenes on their educational venue tour, which runs a few times a week.
Reviewed By TravelingMom8066 - Lake of the Ozarks, United States
Our family of 5 toured the theater and all were quite impressed for different reasons! My husband marveled at the architecture, two kids have stage experience and being able to walk on stage was amazing. Another in our group was intrigued with the history. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke with a stage voice that was impressive. Highly recommend the tour.
7. Chicago Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,992 reviews
The Chicago Cultural Center is the nation's first free municipal cultural center and one of the most visited attractions in Chicago. The stunning landmark building, opened in 1897 as the city's first public library, is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, and annually presents hundreds of free cultural exhibits and performances. Admission is free.
Reviewed By pookala - Philadelphia, United States
Aside from being a beautiful building filled with finely executed mosaic work, a lovely marble staircase and an always interesting array of changing exhibits; the Cultural Center also has a free weekly recital under the largest Tiffany glass dome in the world. The 45 minute Wednesday concerts take place in the Preston Bradley Hall at 12:15 pm. Be sure to get there early (20-30 minutes) if you want to sit up front. The space fills up quickly. If you have nothing planned afterwards go to the Randolph St entrance after the concert and go on a tour of the building. Space is limited for this tour and they start at 1:15 pm daily. Check out their calendar of events before planning your Chicago itinerary to take advantage of this excellent cultural institution.
8. Sullivan Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
A unique rounded entrance marks one of the city's true architectural gems, the last major structure designed by famed architect Louis Sullivan.
Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, United States
We stopped at this 1899 building during a Chicago Architecture Foundation walking tour, and, as an architecture buff, I was blown away by the structure's elaborate cast-iron ornamentation. It surrounds the large display windows of the lower two floors and is especially elegant at the entrance located at the corner of South State and East Madison streets. The design incorporates plant and geometric shapes in a delicate, precise pattern. I took an even closer look at the work inside the entrance before crossing the street for a better overall view of the effect. From there I could see how much the bottom levels differ from the rest of the 12 stories. The plain upper floors of the commercial building display a terra cotta facade with many windows made possible because of steel-frame construction. For decades, the structure was known as the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, after the department store housed there for decades. It moved out in 2007 and now bears the name of the Sullivan Center, after the famous architect responsible for the building's original design. A City Target currently occupies the first two floors.
9. Chicago Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
The Chicago Temple includes a ground floor sanctuary, leased office space and a small Sky Chapel that is located 400 feet above ground level.
10. Goodman Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 426 reviews
Established in 1922, Goodman Theatre has been a part of life in Chicago for over 90 years. Every season, the Goodman presents the work of an extraordinary group of local, national and international artists.
Reviewed By BigBooshy - Modesto, United States
Was in Chicago for a holiday vacation with my Mother to visit family. My Mothers favorite movie is “A Christmas Carol” as a surprise I bought tickets for her to see the show. She was very excited when I told her, she actually started crying. I had bought our tickets online prior, so I just had a print out, and they let us right in. Upon sitting in our seats, I was not comfortable, I just hate having to get up and down to let people in the aisle, but I prefer sitting on the edge so it’s inevitable. I got up and went to the box office, and asked if we could upgrade our seats. The lady was a doll, said it was not a problem. She upgraded our seats to a BOX SEAT free of charge. We had the whole box to ourselves, it was MUCH better. And our view was the best. Because of the fact that I have watched this movie, every version of it my whole life. To be able to see it live, it was epic for my Mom as well as myself. The male actor who played Ebenezer Scrooge, his name is Larry Yando, this man was AMAZZZZZZZZZZZZING totally convincing, had us laughing, had us a little emotional, it was just awesome. Fella is bomb. One thing I did love, and TOTALLY not expect was the fact that the actors there was a RAINBOW of ethnicity. To see that, I had so much respect for this theater. My Mother and I both looked at each other when we saw the little black kids, calling the male actors “Mom and Dad” it was completely wholesome. Goodman, put on an INCREDIBLE show. It was freezing last week when we went December 2019, but it was fine, because the show was the best play I’ve ever seen. And I’ve been to plays all over the US, I don’t know if it was because it’s my Mother’s favorite movie, or whatever it was, that made it a little more special. I just highly recommend everyone to see this play, you won’t be disappointed.
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