Athenaeum Theatre
2.4
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 2936 N. Southport Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-935-6860
A 984-seat proscenium auditorium attached to a Catholic church, this theater (which now includes three studio spaces) has long served as an outlet for community and professional theater and is a primary venue for the eclectic fare presented by Performing Arts Chicago. The studio has been rented to various plucky non-Equity theater companies and occasionally showcases commercial ventures as well as dance recitals.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lincoln and Diversey.
- Parking:
- Street and Paid Lot. Paid lots behind theater and across the street on Southport Ave.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by nearby city bus (Lincoln-11, Diversey-76); elevated train (Brown Line-Diversey)
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Vary with production.
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Varies with production.
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Often participates in the League of Chicago Theatres' Hot Tix program (see Hot Tix listing).
- Payment Methods:
- Visa, American Express, Cash, Discover Card, and Mastercard
- Seating :
- 984
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Athenaeum Theatre
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Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
12/11/2009 - 8:00 PM -
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
12/12/2009 - 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM -
The Nut Tapper
12/13/2009 - 4:00 PM
