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Chicago Theatre


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #443 of 511 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: Built in 1921, the theater was restored to its full glory in 1986.
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Attraction type: Theater
Address: 175 North State St. Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312 462 6363
Fax: 312 462 6364

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1 of 5 stars
HubrisChicago   12 contributions
Chicago, IL
Dec 5, 2009

It felt like my wife and I, along with the couple we asked to join us, were attending a high school performance of some sort. We regretted not leaving at intermission -- the hope of it getting better just never happens. We have seen many, many shows, and our big supporters of the theatre, but this is simply terrible. more

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2 of 5 stars
sweetmarie   154 contributions
Albstadt, Germany
Dec 3, 2009

We have been just to the Cirque du Soleil Show at the wonderful Chicago Theater. What was supposed to be the highlight of our stay in Chicago was really a disappointment. I can only heartily agree with the review stated before. Maybe we were expecting too much because we have seen "mystere" and two other shows of Cirque de Soleil... more

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1 of 5 stars
upacrk1   23 contributions
Chicago, IL, USA
Nov 29, 2009

We just got back from the cirque du soleil performance of "Banana Schpeel". I cannot believe this show even made it past the planning stage. We been to "KA", "O" and "Kooza", all pretty decent. But watching "Banana Schpeel", I thought I had been transported to one of the less expensive all-inclusive hotels' nightime entertainment shows. No, that's not being... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Washington, DC
Apr 30, 2003
5
people found this review helpful

Heartbreak Waltz is poignant and funny. Don't miss it! Amazingly well written, this play captures with startling clarity the way we might feel about our former or future selves. A middle aged woman is able to conjure up her 17 year old self, and we witness the dialogues between them as well as those people most important in their lives.... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Lake Worth, Florida
Apr 30, 2003
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance of Heartbreak Waltz on Friday, April 25, 2003. Barbara Carlisle has written an outstanding and memorable play. The play is thoughtful, witty and enjoyable. All of cast members were excellent, with our favorite being the young Louise. We highly recommend the play to young and old. We are hoping that it will... more

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Chicago Theatre Address

175 North State St., Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312 462 6363 Fax: 312 462 6364