A showcase for countless permanent
and transient Chicago theater companies, this generically named, three-theater complex, with each
space differently configured but containing exactly 148 seats, has hosted more than 225 theater companies since opening its doors in 1977. In the past year, Theatre Building has been host to the Chicago Writers' Bloc New Plays Festival, Famous Door Theatre (producing plays here since 1998), the Chicago SketchFest, Congo Square Theatre Company, Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago and others. Theatre Building also develops original works through the Musical Theatre Writers' Workshop and presentation program, premiering some 95 musicals in Chicago. Excellently maintained, the three theaters are comfortably air-conditioned, with excellent sight lines and adequate acoustics.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Belmont and Racine.
Parking:
Free Lot.
Metered lot on southwest corner of Belmont and Greenview.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: #77-Belmont, #22-Clark. Red Line Train: Belmont. Brown Line Train: Belmont. Purple Line Train: Belmont.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes
The Basics
Hours:
Vary with production.
Alcohol:
Bar service is available.
Admission Price:
Varies with production.
Audience:
Families
Theater Genre:
Musical and Play
Features
Specialties:
Theater often participates in the League of Chicago Theatres' Hot Tix program (see Hot Tix listing).
