Location: Lake View
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What to do and see in Lake View, Illinois (IL): The Best Concerts & Shows
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. TimeLine Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
TimeLine Theatre Company presents stories inspired by history that connect with today's social and political issues. Founded in 1997 and located in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, TimeLine is the recipient of 52 Jeff Awards, which signify excellence in Chicago theatre, including 11 awards for Outstanding Production in 15 seasons of eligibility.
2. The Public House Theatre
3. Trickery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Chicago's most entertaining magic show. Fun, intimate, sometimes outrageous, and always hilarious. Plus BYOB.
Reviewed By Balanger - Chicago, United States
When in you life have you seen live magic less than 5 feet from you? This up close and magical show is both funny, clever and vastly entertaining. Set in a cozy, 24 seat living room styled theater I was delighted by the skill of Aaron (the magician) and surprised by the sheer comedic timing. You cannot go wrong with this intimate entertainment site. There is alot of magic happening in Chicago these days but this is completely different than the other magical shows in the city!
4. Improvised D&D Comedy Show
5. The ComedySportz Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
The ComedySportz Theatre hosts our main stage show 'ComedySportz' every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 'ComedySportz' is improv comedy with performers split up into two teams who perform short scenes, song and games based on audience suggestions. It's not ABOUT sports, it IS a sport - the players compete for the audience's approval. It's hilarious improv comedy that is appropriate for all ages and has been making people laugh for 25 years.The ComedySportz Theatre also hosts late night shows and other comedy shows throughout the week. These additional shows include stand-up and sketch comedy as well as improv, and some are recommended for audiences 18 and over.
Reviewed By ldganderson - Grayslake, United States
First time ever to a comedy club. Perfect for the whole family, we laughed almost the whole time. I could not believe how quick these folks were on their feet! Super talented and fun to watch. So much interaction with the crowd in this very small theater. Even the keyboard guy was amazing, setting an appropriate tempo for the musical pieces so that the actors could enunciate and giving audio cues from movies, TV shows, and singers/groups. We had tons of fun and will be back! Thanks for a great show!
6. Blue Man Group
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,148 reviews
Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and is continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. Seen by over 35 million people worldwide, there is no better time than now to experience Blue Man Group!
Reviewed By NBKFamilyOfFour
BMG is a unique show, one that everyone should try to experience at least once. Kids 6 or 7 enjoy it, and the 90-year old next to me laughed so hard he was almost crying. The performers convey an impressive span of emotion via movement and eyes -- nothing is verbalized. We've seen BMG three times, but the last time was maybe 15 years ago -- quite a while back. The basics of the show remain the same, but even if all the material isn't completely fresh it's still impressive. The reviews that complain about the show scaling back a bit from the past (a slightly less-impressive finale, a little less action) may technically be correct, but we enjoyed the show as much now as the first time we saw it. Highly recommended.
7. The Mercury Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Rolshchikov-Dmitry - Moscow, Russia
I’ve watched Spamalot here, and it was my 1st experience of watching a musical on stage. The artists were excellent - singing, acting - everything beyond expectations. The theater is cozy, which makes you feel among family and friends in the audience; and all the seats, I’m sure, provide great view. You can discover a new work of Monty Python only limited amount of times, and I’m grateful to this venue for having had such an experience on their premises.
8. Briar Street Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 803debran - Chicago, United States
I have seen this show multiple times. It is always fun, especially for teens. The show is a combo pep rally, comedy act, drum show and concert. Hard to describe but always a blast. When I have relatives visiting from out of town, this is a sure fire way for them to have a good time.
