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Athenaeum Theatre

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.
Music Style:
Classical and Opera
Theater Genre:
Dance Theater, Ethnic Theater, Offbeat, and Play

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