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Feb 22, 2011 · Use this handy map to locate and study up on the former movie palace in your 'hood. Or find an excuse to venture forth. View Chicago Movie Palaces, past and present in a larger map....
- Music Box Theatre. Movie theaters. Independent. Wrigleyville. For movie lovers who aren’t out to see the latest Hollywood blockbusters, there's no better theater than the Music Box, a two-screen cinema that shows the latest art-house films and documentaries.
- Gene Siskel Film Center. Movie theaters. Independent. Loop. Named in honor of the late Chicago film critic, this theater is operated by the School of the Art Institute and showcases a wide range of movies, including indies, foreign films and celebrated classics.
- Logan Theatre. Movie theaters. Independent. Logan Square. This renovated theater in the heart of Logan Square features an upgraded sound system, new screens and projectors, and perhaps best of all, a lobby bar and lounge that hosts events like live comedy and movie trivia.
- Doc Films, University of Chicago. Movie theaters. Independent. Hyde Park. Founded more than 80 years ago, the University of Chicago's single-screen Doc Films theater is on record as the longest continuously running student film society in the country.
Time your visit to take in the sun setting over Chicago, watch a movie under the moon and stars, or bask in the warmth of the daytime sun. Regardless of the time of day, you are guaranteed stunning rooftop views.
- Helene S. Houston, TX1,781 contributions. Upscale Shopping Center. Nice shopping center. Make sure to get your parking validated when you check out. Thanks to Laura from Texas for helping us get organized at The Container Store.
- Adam C. Chicago, United States 6 contributions. Great Theater poor parking. The Icon Theatre is a great place to watch a movie for the whole family. The concession stand is fully stocked with movie theater favorites and serves beer/wine too.
- Irina. United States 10,970 contributions. Beautiful Historic Venue in Modern Times. Landmark's Century Center Cinema is an interesting and quite historic venue to visit.
- grisel0627. Miami, FL3 contributions. Great neighborhood movie theatre. I love this movie theatre. It's very retro and I loved it. I enjoyed the movie very much as well.
- Chicago Theatre. Music. Music venues. Loop. price 3 of 4. The Loop’s 3,600-seat Chicago Theatre was the opulent French baroque-style flagship of the Balaban and Katz movie-palace chain when it opened in 1921.
- Goodman Theatre. Theater. Drama. Loop. price 3 of 4. A standard-bearer among the nation’s regional theaters and the downtown grand pooh-bah of Chicago’s professional scene, the Goodman is helmed by Tony-winning director Robert Falls.
- Steppenwolf Theatre. Theater. Lincoln Park. price 2 of 4. The juggernaut that’s home to maybe the world’s most famous acting ensemble (paging Gary Sinise, John Mahoney, Laurie Metcalf, Martha Plimpton, William Petersen…) is probably what most people outside Chicago think of when they hear “Chicago theater.”
- James M. Nederlander Theatre. Theater. Performing arts space. Loop. price 3 of 4. The gorgeous Rococo Oriental, like the Cadillac Palace down the street, was designed by the Rapp Brothers in the 1920s.
Here’s our guide to Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene. The Chicago Theatre District. Downtown Chicago offers more than incredible architecture and shopping. The Loop is where you’ll find Chicago’s vibrant theatre district, a bustling area in the heart of the city with a glittering marquee just about everywhere you turn.
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May 9, 2024 · From River North to Logan Square, we’ve rounded up some of the best Chicago movie theaters. As it is fairly easy to find somewhere with a giant screen, big seats, and state-of-the-art sound in this day and age, we’ve instead focused on the more unique cinematic experiences available around the city.
