Lakeshore Theater
- 3175 N. Broadway
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-472-3492
This 338 seat house was renovated from a former movie theater in 2002 and now houses national and local comedy and music acts, burlesque revues and other live entertainment. Artistic director Chris Ritter works with "The Aristocrats" documentary director Paul Provenza to book established, emerging and cutting-edge national stand-up comics including Janeane Garofalo, Michael Ian Black, Julia Sweeney, Reggie Watts, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Louis CK, Eugene Mirman, Kumail Nahjiani, Todd Barry, Patton Oswalt, Doug Stanhope, the Upright Citizens Brigade and others.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Belmont Avenue and Broadway Street.
- Parking:
-
Street Parking Difficult.
Self Park available just south of theater: $10-$12.
Call Box Office for details.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 77, 36 and walking distance from 22, 151, 145 and 146. Red Line Train: Belmont. Brown Line Train: Belmont.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Free-$25 (varies by production)
- Theater Genre:
- Musical, Offbeat, Play, Burlesque, Comedy, Dance Theater, and Solo Performer
Features
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Food:
- Concessions
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise, Entertainment, Late Night, Live Performances, Local Artists, and Private Ownership
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Capacity:
- 330
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- 330
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"I love this place"
By crosetaylor from Lincoln park, October 27, 2009
I'm definitely going back constantly. Free tickets, full bar, great feel and ambience. Spending my Halloween Eve night at Lakeshore with Varietease...
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"Always a Fun Time"
By Jcarpe1 from lakeview, June 30, 2009
I've been to Lakeshore Theater several times through promotions. Drinks are a little expensive but tickets are cheap and there is no drink minimum...
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"Awesome Neighborhood Venue!!"
By justryin from justryin, October 28, 2007
This is an awesome neighborhood venue where they let you take drinks into the theater as of the las time I was there. The quality of acts has impr...
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Calendar of Events
Lakeshore Theater
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live
11/13/2009 - 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM -
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live
11/14/2009 - 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM -
Glenn Wool
11/20/2009 - 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM
