Originally built as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theater for motion pictures, it has been refurbished as one of the city's premier performance venues

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Chicago Theater, Chicago

Originally built as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theater for motion pictures, it has been refurbished as one of the city's premier performance venues.

Originally built as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theater for motion pictures, it has been refurbished as one of the city's premier performance venues. It hosts a wide range of events, from spoken word and stand-up comedy to jazz, gospel, and rock. Most people, however, know it for the iconic marquee out front that has become a symbol of Chicago. The landmark building's 60 foot tall façade resembles a triumphal arch, and is covered in off-white terracotta with Neo-Baroque stucco designs. The grand French Baroque interiors feature gilt work, frescoes, crystal chandeliers and bronze light fixtures.


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About Chicago Theater

 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, United States

 +1 312-462-6300

 www.thechicagotheatre.com

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