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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