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Steppenwolf Theatre Co
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Theater Ticket Agencies
1650 N Halsted St
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
(312) 335-1650
Is it me, or are soap opera actors some of the worst?! Sure, there are your Davd Canary's and...
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Is it me, or are soap opera actors some of the worst?! Sure, there are your Davd Canary's and your Peter Bergman's, but for every one of them, there are 1,000 really bad actors.
That is what makes me appreciate Steppenwolf even more. They have GREAT actors here, and great writing. If there is one thing I truly appreciate, it's great acting and writing. This place is famous throughout the country for bringing in some of the best talent in theater. I am so impressed with what they do here and that they represent the best of the best. I also appreciate that they have their own parking facility because parking is impossible in this area on most days.
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Do you know how long this show has been playing here? Well, I'll give you an idea...I think Joan...
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Do you know how long this show has been playing here? Well, I'll give you an idea...I think Joan Rivers had her ORIGINAL face when they started! Yup, it's been that long.
The show is unbelievable. I have never been to a theatrical production that had me amused, amazed and impressed all at the same time. Fascinating. You have to go experience this at least one time.
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Zanies Comedy Club
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Comedy Clubs/Dance Clubs
1548 N Wells St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
(312) 337-4027
This is a really nice little comedy theater in Chicago. I have only been here a couple of times,...
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This is a really nice little comedy theater in Chicago. I have only been here a couple of times, but each time I have gotten to see a different comedian and each one was absolutely hilarious.
You will really enjoy this club because not only are the shows good but the whole atmosphere is fun and lively. It is a small theater and it feels very comfy. Make sure to try to call in beforehand and reserve seating and find out their specials too.
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Vic Theatre the
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Theater Ticket Agencies
3145 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60657
(773) 472-0366
The Vic is one of Chicago's premier concert venues. For Ticketmaster shows, they have tickets...
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The Vic is one of Chicago's premier concert venues. For Ticketmaster shows, they have tickets available at the box office for cheaper. Besides hosting touring music groups, the Vic is the home of Brew N' View: three sorta-related movies with beer and bar food served. It makes for a fun evening for pretty cheap.
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Second City
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Theater
16160N Wells
Chicago,
Illinois 60601
(312) 337-3992
What a wonderful place for a comedian to launch their career. This infamous place started many a...
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What a wonderful place for a comedian to launch their career. This infamous place started many a successful career including the late, great John Belushi, who is one of my all time favorites.
The techers here are a big part of why so many of these students of comedy went on to be so famous. If you look at their website you will see how many went on to SNL fame or movies or both.
Improv is not easy, and sometimes some of these people choke live in front of a crowd, but that is the best training ground for a comedian. A fun place to enjoy an evening.
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The IMAX theater is located on the Navy Pier and it is a very exciting experience. While you will...
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The IMAX theater is located on the Navy Pier and it is a very exciting experience. While you will pay a bit more to watch a movie here than at a conventional theater, you will definitely be able to see the difference. The 3D aspect of this theater adds a whole new dimension to the experience of the movie. The theater is great too. Its in a nice, lively location and the theater is well kept and seating is really comfy. The only thing you might want to do is buy tickets online because they sell out fast. Also, parking can be expensive, so consider public transportation.
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Navy Pier
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Theater Ticket Agencies
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
(312) 595-7437
All through out the summer they shoot off fireworks at the pier. They also synchronize music to...
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All through out the summer they shoot off fireworks at the pier. They also synchronize music to go with the fireworks, which is fun to grab a seat and listen to. If you have a view out that way from home, like I do, then you can turn into the radio station and enjoy it from home. The pier is a great place to hang out with friends. You don't need to spend money to enjoy yourself here.
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Did anyone call him Bill? I don't think so, but you never know :)
Shakespeare's work will never...
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Did anyone call him Bill? I don't think so, but you never know :)
Shakespeare's work will never die and still thrives around the world to this day. Is Shakespeare the world's most famous author (non-biblical) of all time.
Thanks in part to theaters like this stunning one at our own Navy Pier William's work not only lives but these actors breath new live into it. The multi-million dollar theater or theatre if you will was modeled after the origional Globe Theater as another reviewer Tabitha S. has pointed out.
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Auditorium Theatre
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Theater
33 E Congress Pkwy
Chicago,
Illinois 60605
(312) 922-2110
The Auditorium Theatre has been a Chicago institution for so long that it's easy to forget what a...
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The Auditorium Theatre has been a Chicago institution for so long that it's easy to forget what a great performance space this is. I've seen Broadway-style musicals here, and the acoustics are fantastic. Even in the very high seats (don't arrive after it begins, the stairs need light for negotiating), you will be able to hear beautifully. This is a favorite spot to see the world's best ballet companies, too. Give yourself time to negotiate the crowds at most events held here. Expect to spend big bucks for world class entertainment.
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Second City
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Uncategorized
1616 N. Wells
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
(312) 337-3992
If you have never tried improv comedy then you are missing out. Second city doesn't cost all that...
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If you have never tried improv comedy then you are missing out. Second city doesn't cost all that much to get in, and you can get some quality entertainment for as long as you want. This will become a regular spot of yours after you try it once. Whenever I am entertaining people from out of state we go here.
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