I was at the Goodman Theatre for this afternoon's 2 pm performance of Iceboy in the Albert Theatre…read morethat stars Nick Offerman and his wife Megan Mullally as Eugene O'Nell and Vera Vimm. All the remaining performances that runs through Sunday, including tonight's show are sold out. And they have had sold out shows for the shows that Nick Offerman has been in. This show is the show the Goodman Theatre's centennial season. They have a nice big lobby with staircase that leads up to the mezzanine section for the Albert Theatre and the lobby for it. And in the main lobby they have a gift shop where I got a shirt for the show. Goodman Theatre has 2 theatres, the large Albert Theatre which they do 5 shows a season, and of course their annual production of A Christmas Carol, and the smaller Owen Theatre.

Very nice theater and high quality productions…read more The theater is conveniently located near restaurants and parking garages. The lobby is large and the staff is helpful. The seats are comfortable. The Mezzanine rows are surprisingly wide with no center aisle.

Rhapsody Theater is a very clean and beautiful theater located in Roger Park. The staff was very…read morekind and welcoming. Not only were there bartenders behind the bar, but there was also servers that brought drinks to our tables as well as food. We visited this theater to watch the Physician Magician. This show was awe-inspiring and definitely thought provoking. The Physician Magician performed the most baffling tricks and shared life lessons along the way. Though I didn't have any snacks here, I did enjoy a Bocce Balsamo. It was the perfect light and refreshing drink to sip on throughout the show. I am looking forward to going back soon!

I came here for a magic show with a group of friends on a Friday. Overall, good facility! There's a…read moresmall parking lot for patrons nearby, which was nice. Bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. It was cold, but that's typical of buildings in the summer. I'd come back!

It had probably been a decade since I last caught a show here. When I saw actor Gary Cole was…read morecoming to town, I grabbed a friend and said let's catch his show! Tickets are easy to purchase from the Steppenwolf website. As this is a smaller, intimate theater, really not a bad seat in the house. Pricing is affordable. They allow drinks purchased there to be brought into the theater. They have 2 bars and a small snack area for treats. Bathrooms are gender neutral stalls. Parking is either street parking (if you feel like driving around to snag a spot), their paid lot, or I recommend using park whiz app to find a garage a couple of blocks away. It is also near CTA. I find the history of Steppenwolf to be interesting. (A great ensemble cast) Check them out!

Great experiences here. Smaller theater and have great amenities on both floors. Bar on each floor,…read morecoffee and snacks right past the bar on the main floor. Bathrooms available on both floors. Cheaper parking across from the Apple store down the street if you plan ahead :-)

I've been wanting to take an improv class for years and so glad I did my first one through Piven!…read moreFirst of all, Gillian is SO helpful and accommodating throughout the registration process and with anything administrative. I emailed more than I would have liked having to attend class late or even miss a class and Gilian and team were so understanding. I took Adult Improvisation Games Risk Taking with Jen and it was such fun! There was a mix of advanced students and beginners like myself, and everyone was extremely respectful and kind and created a safe space to experiment and not feel embarrassed as someone who had no idea what they were doing. Classes are a mix of games, as in the title, and exercises "performed" by small groups. Whenever I was watching the other groups I felt like I was watching a professional comedy show! Classes flew by. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun breakup of the work week or to advance their improv skills!

Terrible customer service! Will not refund or exchange even under extenuating circumstances. Will…read morenot use them ever again! Thieves took $155.00 from me!

Come on people!! This is a great theater!! The DCA (Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affair) company each…read moreseason picks multiple proposals from Chicago's emerging and developing theater companies who wish to bring their innovative productions downtown to the Storefront Theater. They are quickly becoming one of my favorites, if anything solely in the performances and cultural diversity. This time I had the pleasure of seeing "Mi Familia/ My Dance", only running for three shows this Latin dance with a contemporary flair was nothing short of HOT!!! Each dancer told a story and when they came together you couldn't help but want to shake it yourself. Great dancers, great choreographer, and great crowd interaction. What was really unique was that the director/ choreographer can out before hand to explain his vision in the beginning, the middle to talk about the rhythm that's involved in choreographing something like this, and at the end to give us all a little salsa lesson.... what fun!!! The Quinceañera was probably my favorite part of this hour long show. And for only $10.00 a ticket, it was more then worth it. To learn more about the Luna Negra Dance Theater check them out at http://lunanegra.org/ And please support the arts!!

What an awesome theater in the "hustle bustle" part of Chi-town! Upon walking in, you are welcomed…read morewith various types of art displayed (art classes are offered here too) and have the opportunity to appreciate students' work. As for the theater, I give it two enthusiastic thumbs up! I have been here a few times over the past several years, and have finally realized that they have the opportunity to switch-up the stage. I have entered the stage area at different junctures, which adds to the felling fresh concept. You never know what the stage is going to look like! The performances tend to be very emotional and always suck me in. Most recently, my friend and I saw a trilogy of plays (Gjenganger). We didn't realize all three plays were were almost two hours each. Holy plays, Batman!! I couldn't believe the emotion that oozed from the actors and imbibed by all the theater goers. I was drained at the end of the experience and enjoyed every minute of it. You don't want to miss out on this hidden "arts" establishment!

If you're an actor in the north suburbs, keep an eye out for auditions with this troupe. I just…read morefinished performing my first show with them, and I worked opposite several more seasoned actors. They all exclaimed how professional, warm, and inviting everyone is, and everyone was made to feel very important, regardless of their experience level. Performances take place in Logan Hall (in the basement of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Evanston), which has the facilities for a professional pop-up theater when it's not being used for weddings, meals for the homeless, and other events. The dressing room for the women is beautiful with lighted mirrors, wardrobe racks, and a 3-way full length mirror. Not to mentions couches and sturdy upholstered chairs. I will say, the men don't have it as nice, but are welcomed into the women's area once everyone is decent. Oh, and there's a private bathroom for the actors and crew. (no more timing when to take that last break before the house opens) The show I just finished, 'Old Ringers' sold out nearly every performance. The typical audience review mentioned a great cast with wonderful comedic timing. So, figure when you go see a show there, you're getting top notch Chicago actors. Ticketing prices are competitive with many opportunities for discounts. The theater holds approximately 60, and the seats, though not cushioned, are designed for comfort and are situated two rows per riser. I recommend this theater group for quality theater. For the actor and the audience alike.

The 2nd Act Players are a small theatre group that work out of the basement of a church. The plays…read moreare from new playwrights so each is a new never before seen play. John Frank, an original founder of this group, has written and performed 4 plays so far. Each play is based on personal experiences. I absolutely loved his last play based on his experiences growing up in New York City and going to a Jesuit military high school during the Vietnam War. Hard to believe but true. I came in from NYC just to see this play. I went to that same high school so I needed to see it. My wife who had no previous experience with the school also loved this play. It's a moving play which has also gotten two thumbs up from veterans who have seen it. A limited supply of DVD's are available. His three other plays are about growing up in an Italian family, experiences in a hospital recovering from a heart attack and finally a play about dealing with divorce. Besides these plays the theater group is hosting new playwrights who have one act plays. 2 one act plays will be performed in mid March. If you are in the area, a suburb of Chicago come and see it.

Wow, I'm impressed!! The set design, the nice and clean theater (plus comfy seats), the wardrobe,…read moreand the actors make this theatre well worth seeing!! It's nice to see Columbia put a lot of funds into their theater department, though I think these actors could have done just as well without. These college kids performed better then a lot of seasoned actors I've seen on stage; handling intense moments, stage malfunctions, tough dialog, and language accents with ease. Easy to get to, parking is abundant, and tickets prices are fair, I just might be coming more often. Though I can't say I would have found this place if I wasn't invited from a certain actress in this play. You were wonderful and I hope to see more of your talent on stage!! The play: An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde Very well done!! Everything I said above was due to this performance.

I have driven past this theatre several times when Congress was congested and always wondered what…read moretypes of performances took place at this joint. Last weekend, I finally had the pleasure to go see a play, Celestial Bodies, and fell in love with the space. The chairs were quite comfy and there was decent space between my knees and the chair in front of me. The rows were angled rather nicely too! My height challenge can ruin a great night out at the theatre, but I had no problem seeing the stage and actors. The Columbia students acted very well and I was interested the entire time. As for the street parking...not so bad!! The theatre is a few streets south of Congress, so there are spaces here and there. Whew!

Small and intimate theater with a variety of performances. No complaints. Support the talented…read moreactors and production staff at this local gem.