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2. Chicago Theatre - Wikipedia

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   The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1921, the Chicago Theatre was the flagship for the Balaban and Katz (B&K) group of theaters run by A. J. Balaban , his brother Barney Balaban and partner Sam Katz. [ 5 ]

3. Parts of a theatre - Wikipedia

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   Control booth: The section of the theatre designated for the operation of technical equipment, followspots, lighting and sound boards, and is sometimes the location of the stage manager's station. The control booth is located in the theatre in such a way that there is a good, unobstructed view of the playing area without causing any (or minimal ...

4. McVicker's Theater - Wikipedia

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   McVicker's Theater (1857–1984) was a playhouse in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Built for actor James Hubert McVicker, the theater was the leading stage for comedic plays in Chicago's early years. It often hosted performances by Edwin Booth, who married McVicker's daughter and was once targeted there in an attempted murder.

5. Park West (music venue) - Wikipedia

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   The theater opened in the 1910s, with a capacity of 1,000 people. In 1965, the theater became the "Town Theatre", eventually showing adult films and featuring live burlesque by 1967. In the 1970s, it was purchased by Dale Niedermaier and John May, refurbished and reopened as "Park West", the music venue and special events space May 11, 1977.

6. List of theaters in Chicago - Wikipedia

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   Pyewacket Theatre Company; The House Theatre of Chicago [78] The Practical Theatre Company; Remains Theatre [79] Redmoon Theater; Wayward Productions (formerly Chicago Fusion Theatre) Windy City Performs [80] Venues. Academy of Music; Drury Lane Theatres; Garrick Theater; Iroquois Theatre; Theatre Building Chicago (Purchased by Stage 773 ...

7. CIBC Theatre - Wikipedia

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   CIBC Theatre is a performing arts theater located at 18 West Monroe Street in the Loop area of downtown Chicago. It is operated by Broadway In Chicago , part of the Nederlander Organization . Opened in 1906 as the Majestic Theatre , [ 1 ] it currently seats 1,800 and for many years has presented Broadway shows.

8. Music Box Theatre (Chicago) - Wikipedia

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   The Music Box Theatre is a historic movie theater located in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1929, it has been operating continuously as an art-house and repertory cinema since the early 1980s. History

9. Theater in Chicago - Wikipedia

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   In 1837, the first resident theater company, the short-lived Chicago Theater, opened in the Sauganash Hotel. One of the players was then a boy named Joseph Jefferson, who grew to become a very successful comedic actor. Chicago's main theater prize, the Joseph Jefferson award, is named after this pioneer.