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Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works

Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile
821 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-0665
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The long-itinerant theater company moved into its newly-renovated (but still functioning) home in June of 2003. The historic landmark was one of the few structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, just two years after the building's completion. The new theater space offers approximately 220 seats, with additional studio space for presentations, special events, intimate performances, classes and rehearsals. Tall ceilings complement the Lookingglass' penchant for circus stunts and acrobatic forms of stagecraft.

Founded in 1988 by eight Northwestern University graduates, Lookingglass ensemble notables include David Schwimmer of "Friends," Joey Slotnick of "Boston Public" and Tony Award-winner Mary Zimmerman.

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Getting There

Parking:
Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. $10 discounted parking for ticket buyers at Olympia Centre Garage, 161 E. Chicago Ave.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: #145, #146, #147, #151. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Box office hours are Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on performance days), Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Productions generally run Thursday-Saturday: 8 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees: 3 p.m.
Admission Price:
Tickets begin at $15 and range up to $50.
Theater Genre:
Musical and Play

Features

Internet Access:
www.lookingglasstheatre.org
Nearby Attractions:
Water Tower Mall, Hancock Observatory.
Features:
On-site Merchandise. Lookingglass T-shirts, baseball caps and commemorative books.
Payment Methods:
Checks Accepted, Mastercard, and Visa

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