The Morse Theatre
3.5
from - Neighborhood: Rogers Park
- 1328 Morse Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60626
- 773-654-5100
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
As of March 19, the Morse has closed.
Originally a 1912 silent screen Nickelodeon, the building reopens in 2008 as a state-of-the-art live performance venue for local and national jazz, folk, blues, classical, Irish and traditional country musicians, as well as for live theater, vintage and independent cinema and kids' and cultural programming. Director Andy McGhee likens the space to a '20s/'30s European cabaret and describes it as "an acoustic-oriented listening room," which also includes an 18-foot high definition video screen for multimedia use and equipment intended for live recording. No standing room, with all seats less than 50 feet from the stage.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Morse and Wayne
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Metered. Ashland and Morse, in church parking lot.
- Public Transportation:
- Red line: Morse; #151 Sheridan
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Most shows end at midnight
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Table service during shows
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Avg. price $25. 11 a.m. Sun. classical performances (broadcast on WFMT radio) $10.
- Music Style:
- Bluegrass, Blues, Classical, Folk, Jazz, and World
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Cash, Mastercard, and Visa
- Capacity:
- 299
- Seating :
- For 275
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"it's not a theatre"
By jazzpix from edgewater, January 17, 2009
I bought tix for elaine elias thinking I had seats. This is a nightclub and we ended up standing and had limited view of the stage. I can understan...
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