chicago theatre marquee tour

The Chicago Theatre

Located on what Frank Sinatra famously called “State Street, that great street,” the Chicago Theatre is prominently situated in the heart of Chicago’s downtown, just blocks south of the Chicago River and west of Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. For nearly a century now, the Chicago Theatre has welcomed visitors through its stylish doors to behold a remarkable performance space graced by many of the world’s most beloved artists. Famous for the glitz of its unmistakable “Chicago” marquee sign, the Chicago Theatre still stands today as one of the city’s great landmarks.

Save on your visit to the Chicago Theatre Tour! The Chicago Theatre Tour is included on the Go Chicago Pass and Explorer Pass. Save an additional 10% on the Go City Card with Coupon Code: CMGOCITY10 The discount stacks on top the current sale prices! Promo expires on February 29th.

Click on photos to enlarge.

The Chicago Theatre History and Background Information

The Chicago Theatre first opened its doors in 1921. It cost $4 million to build, and was constructed for the purpose of being one of the world’s finest movie theatres. As a result, no detail was overlooked. The outside of the Theater was designed in the French Baroque architectural style, and features a distinctive glazed terra-cotta arch that resembles the Arc de Triomphe. The famous Chicago Theatre marquee sign that reads CHICAGO in big bold letters is nearly 6 stories high. Inside, the Theatre’s lobby has five-story tall ceilings, and was laid out to invoke the Royal Chapel of Versailles, while the lovely staircases that wind up to the Theatre’s balcony seating recall similar features of the Paris Opera House.

Throughout its existence the Chicago Theatre has hosted shows and events by some of the past century’s most famous artists and personalities. It was placed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and declared an official Chicago Landmark in 1983. Today it seats 3,600 people, and continues to welcome guests from all over the world into its renowned performance space.

What’s at the The Chicago Theatre

While it’s true that the Chicago Theatre is quite possibly best known for its iconic marquee sign, the interior of the Chicago Theatre is quite the spectacle, too. No matter what brings you to the Chicago Theatre, its grand lobby is not to be missed. There you’ll behold the glamour of the red carpet as it gives way to a magnificent staircase leading to the Theatre’s opulent auditorium space. If you’re at the Chicago Theatre for a performance or show, you’ll be able to soak all this in as part of the excitement of a lively crowd; the Theatre also offers regular tours that provide guests with the opportunity to explore the delights of this famed structure in a more casual and informative setting.

There are multiple concession stands found throughout the Chicago Theatre, including one located on each level of the facility. They typically offer a mixture of snacks and a whole host of beverages like bottled water, soft drinks, juice, wine, beer, and various liquors. Whether or not any of these items will be allowed within the building’s main auditorium will depend on the guidelines of that day’s particular performance.

A number of amenities are offered at the Chicago Theatre. For those guests requiring assistance during their visit, the Chicago Theatre provides accommodations for mobility, hearing, and/or visual impairments. Several water fountains and ATMs are situated throughout the building, and merchandise booths may be accessed on the Theatre’s main floor.

Tips for Visiting the The Chicago Theatre

• Take a Chicago Theater Tour if you have a Go Chicago Card .
• There are many parking garages and lots to be found in the general vicinity of the Chicago Theatre. However, given the Chicago Theatre’s prominent location in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, it can be quite expensive. If you’re open to alternative transportation methods, the Chicago Theatre is readily accessible by bus, CTA train, and Metra train.
• While the Chicago Theatre does have a dedicated Coat Check facility on site, where you can check coats and bags for $2/item, do keep in mind that all “large bags” and backpacks are strictly forbidden.
• If you’re coming to the Chicago Theatre with small children, one nice perk here is that they offer complimentary booster seats for use during performances. These free items are available for checkout from the Coat Check on a first-come, first-served basis.

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Restaurants
• Home & Decor
• Architecture
• Art Galleries
• Discount Tickets
• Museums & Attractions
• Health & Beauty
• Submit an Event
• Products We Love

Naperville Artisan Market – Sat & Sun, May 18-19, 2024 at…

Oak brook artisan market – village green at oakbrook center (jun…, chicago artisan market in fulton market (sun, jul 14, 2024), north shore artisan market – village green park, northbrook, il –….

• Entertainment

The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour, an Architectural and Historical Tour

The Chicago Theatre - 175 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601

The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour is a guided one-hour tour of this world-famous venue. Explore its historical and architectural highlights, including the grand lobby areas, the majestic auditorium and the backstage space where past performers have left their autographs on the walls.

Built in 1921 as a silent-film palace, the venue’s hosted concerts, touring Broadway plays, legendary comedians and magicians and more, right up to today. Known for its iconic marquee and gorgeous baroque decor, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is an official Chicago Landmark. Tours also include admission to the photo exhibit Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres .

Click here for half-price tickets to this event.

More half-price theater tickets, music, comedy, entertainment  & more.

• Submit a Business
• Terms and Conditions

The Chicago Theatre: Tour Experience with Licensed Guide

About the activity

Go behind the scenes of Chicago's most-photographed venue. Admire up-close the grandiose architecture and walk the footsteps of its famous performers.

• Free cancellation This activity is non-refundable.
• Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
• Skip the line Get priority entry.
• Start times - Available from April 26, 2024 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
• Duration 1 hour
• Licensed guide
• Entrance fees
• Admire the landmark six-story “C-H-I-C-A-G-O” sign and marquee
• Marvel at the grand and beautifully preserved architecture and painted murals
• Learn about the history of the building, from its origins as a movie theater to a premiere events venue
• See what the performers see, and feel what it might be like to perform for such a large audience

Description

Go on a history-filled journey, from the inception of this majestic venue in 1921, all the way to its present-day incarnation as a premier entertainment venue. The Marquee Tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby, sweeping staircase and majestic auditorium. Tour guests have the chance to stand on the famous Chicago Theatre stage, plus view artist signatures on the dressing room walls, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton and so many more!

• Tour lasts approximately one hour
• Please note tour content is subject to change based on events in the building and that some tours can take up to 75 minutes. There is no stage or dressing room access on event days.

Reviews & Ratings

Top 5 similar activities in chicago.

Chicago: Architecture River Cruise Skip-the-Ticket Line

Cruise along the Chicago River on a boat tour and discover hidden architectural gems among the city’s renowned landmarks, with live narration.

• 1 hour - 75 minutes • Skip the line • Available from April 26, 2024

Chicago: Underground Pedway & Downtown Secrets Walking Tour

Explore downtown Chicago through its underground passageways, known as "The Pedway," accessing beautiful interiors from both above ground and below, with secrets along the way, on a walking tour.

• 2 hours • Guiding available • Available from April 26, 2024

Chicago: Treasures of the Golden Age Walking Tour

Discover many of Chicago's architectural landmark buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. This tour through Chicago's famous Loop includes the dazzling interiors of Marshall Field’s, the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Cruise

Experience Chicago’s legendary architecture from the best seat in the house: the river. Enjoy a comprehensive tour with a live fun guide as you navigate through the heart of the city covering all 3 branches of the Chicago River.

• 1.5 hours • Skip the line • Guiding available • Available tomorrow

Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a history-based guided walking tour and discover the stories of Chicago’s gangsters and ghosts. Learn about the city’s darker side and creepy past as you explore the Chicago Loop district.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prices & booking.

• Adult 13-64 years { clearTimeout(timer); timer = setTimeout(function(){ window.livewire.find('JPuszheSeAAH9V4ko8Hr').emit('personChanged', value, 'adult'); }, 1000) })"> 0 ? 1 : 0" class="relative -mr-10 inline-flex justify-center items-center w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-white text-gray-900 text-sm hover:text-gray-500 focus:z-10 focus:outline-none focus:shadow-outline-blue active:bg-gray-100 active:text-gray-700 transition">
• Senior 65-99 years { clearTimeout(timer); timer = setTimeout(function(){ window.livewire.find('JPuszheSeAAH9V4ko8Hr').emit('personChanged', value, 'senior'); }, 1000) })"> 0 ? 1 : 0" class="relative -mr-10 inline-flex justify-center items-center w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-white text-gray-900 text-sm hover:text-gray-500 focus:z-10 focus:outline-none focus:shadow-outline-blue active:bg-gray-100 active:text-gray-700 transition">
• Children 0-12 years { clearTimeout(timer); timer = setTimeout(function(){ window.livewire.find('JPuszheSeAAH9V4ko8Hr').emit('personChanged', value, 'child'); }, 1000) })"> 0 ? 1 : 0" class="relative -mr-10 inline-flex justify-center items-center w-10 h-10 rounded-full bg-white text-gray-900 text-sm hover:text-gray-500 focus:z-10 focus:outline-none focus:shadow-outline-blue active:bg-gray-100 active:text-gray-700 transition">
• Mexican Peso MXN New Zealand Dollar NZD Norwegian Krone NOK Polish Złoty PLN Romanian Leu RON Singapore Dollar SGD South African Rand ZAR South Korean Won KRW Swedish Krona SEK Swiss Franc CHF Turkish Lira TRY UAE Dirham AED Ukrainian Hryvnia UAH

Something went wrong!

Find fun things to do in Chicago

Top picks this week.

Guys and Dolls

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

New & hot events

The Thanksgiving Play

Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil

Meredith Willson's The Music Man

Discover your next favorite musical

9 to 5: the Musical

The Choir of Man

Ain't Misbehavin'

Don't miss these trending plays

Black Boys Cry - Touring Stage Play

Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson

Warm on the Coolin' Board

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: Into the Earth With You

Rock out to these exciting concerts

Outcast Jazz Band

Chubby Checker Dance Party

DIRECT FROM SWEDEN THE MUSIC OF ABBA!

Blue Man Group Chicago

Swiftie Saturdays at Tree House - 3 Hrs of Seltzer, Beer & Vodka Cocktails

BLIPPI The Wonderful World Tour

Check out our favorite experiences

Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Weekend at Island Party Hut

Family Cruise on Lake Michigan | Enjoy Breathtaking Views of the Skyline!

Adults Night at the Trampoline Park

The Original Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour

90 Minute Cruise on Lake Michigan | Enjoy Breathtaking Views of the Skyline

An Evening with Alan Ruck and Screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Laugh out loud at a comedy show

The Second City Mainstage's 112th Revue

Live Comedy at Laugh Factory

Oh, the Places You'll Glow!

Prices You'll Love

Find tickets for every budget and deals you won't see anywhere else.

Events for Everyone

Discover all the best theatre, concerts, comedy, and events, all in one place.

Buy with Confidence

Goldstar has helped more than 3 million users save on tickets for over 20 years.

We are a member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) and operate within the code of practice STAR sets down for its members.

• Privacy policy
• Terms and conditions

• ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Theatre celebrating 100th anniversary

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary Tuesday.

The marquee and the six-story-high sign have become Chicago landmarks and tourists often stop by to take photos.

The theater first opened as a dazzling movie palace that was part of the Balaban & Katz theater empire.

Silent films were shown along with full orchestras performing during the features.

The theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and was listed as a Chicago Landmark in 1983,

Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed a proclamation declaring Tuesday "Chicago Theatre Day."

Related Topics

Top stories.

Charges filed in murder of CPD Officer Huesca, suspect not in custody

Tornadoes rip through Nebraska, causing damage near Omaha

Bears select IL native OT Kiran Amegadjie in 3rd round of NFL Draft

Arlington Heights school nurse allegedly misused students medication

Lakeview sexual assault suspect charged: CPD

Doctors seeing more patients with unusual and severe syphilis symptoms

Chicago Weather: Warm and windy Saturday, with storms late

• 3 hours ago

Families struggle to get loved ones' remains after sudden deaths

Things To Do

• Outdoor Activities
• Route 66 in Illinois
• Arts & Culture
• Attractions
• Food & Drink
• Lincoln Historic Sites
• Illinois Scenic Byways
• Festivals & Events

Places To Go in Illinois

• Chicago & Beyond
• Great Rivers Country
• Land of Lincoln
• Trails to Adventure

Plan Your Trip

• Travel Inspiration
• Road Trip Itineraries
• Illinois Made
• Places to Stay
• Seasonal Adventures
• Exploring Illinois with Electric Vehicles
• Getting Here & Getting Around
• Maps & Visitor Guides

Accessibility in Illinois

• Tourism Industry
• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Instagram
• Check our Pinterest
• Follow us on TikTok
• Follow us on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

The Chicago Theatre

175 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601

The Chicago Theatre is a breath-taking National Landmark in downtown Chicago hosting hundreds of concerts, comedians, special events and tours every year. The 3,553 seat auditorium is seven stories high, and the vertical "C-H-I-C-A-G-O" sign has become an iconic symbol of State Street and Chicago. The historic Chicago Theatre hosts a weekly “Marquee Tour” which takes guests on a history-filled journey from the inception of this majestic venue in 1921 all the way to its present day incarnation as a premiere entertainment venue. The Marquee Tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby, sweeping staircase and majestic auditorium. Tour guests have the chance to stand on the famous Chicago Theatre stage, plus view artist signatures on the dressing room walls, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton and many more!

How to find us?

What's happening nearby....

Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: What's in a Name?

Garfield Park Conservatory •  Apr 26 @ 10AM

The Garfield Park Conservatory’s 2024 Spring Flower Show returns on February 14th!

!Taíno Vive! Caribbean Indigenous Resistance at The National Puerto Rican Museum Chicago

The National Puerto Rican Museum Chicago •  Jan 06 – Jun 16

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture will host “Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!” January 6 – June 16,…

Sueños Music Festival,

Grant Park  •  May 25 – May 26

We invite you to Grant Park this May to experience all-new multi-day Latin music festival, Sueños. World-class production and a curated experience that will leave you…

You might also be interested...

United Center

Chicago Center For The Performing Arts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Share your moments, #enjoyillinois, subscribe to our newsletter.

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.

The Chicago Theatre: Chicago’s Comeback Kid

If there's one theater that says Chicago, it is, quite literally, The Chicago Theatre. The Chicago Theatre's six-story marquee is a classic symbol of the Windy City. Learn the story behind this iconic living landmark of Chicago.

Enjoy this story about The Chicago Theatre. Want to hear the story instead of reading it? The audiobook excerpt is available on our Your Chicago Guide Substack, and ad-free !

When Balaban and Katz opened The Chicago Theatre on October 26, 1921, eager and hopeful moviegoers swarmed State Street. Lines formed as early as two o’clock, a full three and a half hours before the scheduled opening.

By six, crowds wrapped around the block, and a force of two hundred patrolmen and thirty mounted sergeants tried to keep the masses in order.

Chicago was simply mad for movies, and Balaban and Katz’s reputation for grandeur was well-established with their Central Park, Riviera, and Tivoli theaters on the west, north, and south sides of the city. 

Chicago’s fascination with moving pictures began with the Columbian Exposition when they first saw Anschutz’s Elektrotachyscope at the 1893 World’s Fair.

It didn’t take long before Chicagoans would invent projectors: George K. Spoor the Kinodrome and William N. Selig the Selig Polyscope.

Soon nickelodeons provided inexpensive entertainment. According to The Chicago Theatre’s Chicago Landmark Designation Report, in 1902 there was one “five-cent theater” in the city directory.

By 1913, there were 606. Most of these were storefront theaters; they were easy enough to set up since you could buy everything you needed in the Sears, Roebuck catalog.

Balaban and Katz, who would become the premiere movie palace providers in the Midwest, began because a family got the movie biz bug. Israel and Augusta Balaban were Bessarabian Jewish immigrants who owned a grocery store in a run-down neighborhood on the near west side of Chicago.

It was a hard business, especially with eight mouths to feed. Unsold stock would go bad, and Israel would often extend credit to customers who couldn’t pay immediately.

The eldest son, Barney, helped pay the bills with a $25 a week job at a cold storage plant, and Abraham, or A. J., worked at a wool mill for $10 a week. A. J. got a second job singing at The Kedzie, a nickelodeon, and his sister, Ida, accompanied him on the piano. The siblings realized that this was the business to be in.

They took Mom and she caught on immediately. Show biz was way better than the grocery biz. For one, there would be no spoiled product. For another, and most importantly, people paid cash, and they paid before they even saw what they were getting. What a magical concept.

They quickly roped in the whole family and Barney and A. J. pooled their savings of $175 to lease the storefront. It was a rough little nickelodeon. Seats consisted of camp chairs and the screen was a sheet.

The Balabans immediately classed up the joint by replacing the sidewalk barker, hired to harangue passing pedestrians, with a more soothing violinist. They even installed an electric fan to cool their customers, but it was so loud it could only be run between reels.

Barney kept his better-paying job at Western Cold Storage Company while managing the business side of things, keeping overhead low by pressing his younger brothers into service.

A. J. was the frontman and booked the films and sang; Ida played the piano. Dad was the janitor; Mom the matriarch oversaw them all.

The Balabans were hooked. They decided to go big, ending their lease at the tiny storefront so they could build a full-fledged movie theater a block away.

When it opened, the Circle hinted at the future amenities the family would provide patrons, including a pipe organ, a four-piece orchestra, and a service to watch baby carriages and alert the mom when the babies within them fussed.

Vaudeville acts performed between short one-reel movies. The talent of the talent steadily increased, with A. J. hiring the likes of Sophie Tucker and the Marx Brothers.

When they decided to build an even grander movie house, A. J. brought in his friend Sam Katz. Sam had also played piano at neighborhood nickelodeons, and he and his father, Morris, invested in theaters.

Related: another landmark built in 1921 was the London Guarantee Building. Now LondonHouse Chicago , it’s a beaux-arts beauty with a quirky story.

By the time Balaban and Katz partnered, Sam had attended Northwestern University, John Marshall Law School, and owned three theaters with his dad. In 1917, the Katz and Balaban families joined as well when Sam and Ida married.

After a visit to Ringling Theater in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the in-laws hired its architects, brothers Cornelius and George Rapp, to design the first true Balaban and Katz showcase movie palace.

This dazzling new theater was everything that nickelodeons were not. Opening October 27, 1917, Central Park was majestic, seating 2,800 people in a lavishly decorated auditorium.

The introduction of a cantilevered balcony meant no columns to block the sightlines. A horseshoe mezzanine enabled more intimate seating closer to the stage, and the exterior terra cotta embellishments and the interior ornate chandeliers, tile flooring, and plasterwork created a true escape, an escape that was sorely needed during the height of World War I.

Barney had left his job at the cold storage company by this time, but his experience came in handy. Central Park was the first movie house to offer air conditioning, which also made it the first theater to stay open year-round.

An ad proclaimed the theater “Removes the Temper from Temperature,” with its “fresh and exhilarating air, chilled to any degree of coolness necessary to our patrons’ comfort.” 

The building itself was entertaining, but this was, after all, a theater. In addition to cinema, Balaban and Katz presented orchestral and live acts. New Yorker Frank Cambria directed these themed shows, setting the stage for all future Balaban and Katz productions.

Next came the Riviera in the north side Uptown neighborhood, and the Tivoli in the south side’s Cottage Grove. With west, north, and south covered, it was time to open downtown. 

Balaban and Katz found an L-shaped lot that wrapped around one of Chicago’s oldest buildings. This odd configuration became a blessing because it meant the theater would be wider than it was deep, providing the illusion of intimacy despite a capacity of thousands.

They again hired Rapp and Rapp, the brothers who had designed their previous three movie palaces and would be their architects of choice for all future projects.

The Rapp brothers outdid themselves, creating a Neo-Baroque French Revival temple to entertainment on State Street. This was to be the “largest, most costly and grandest of the super deluxe movie palaces built up to that date.”

With its six-story Arc de Triomphe-inspired entrance and its three-story lighted marquee, the “Wonder Theatre of the World” promised luxury, and what Balaban and Katz promised, they delivered.

The thousands who gained entrance that opening night of October 26, 1921, were greeted with a five-story lobby designed to resemble the Royal Chapel at Versailles. Patrons could mingle along the balcony and mezzanine level promenades.

Even the grand staircase, modeled after that of the Paris Opera House, brought a touch of France to Chicago.

The auditorium itself rose seven stories to a dome covered in murals by Louis Grell and lit by crystal chandeliers. Yet, it had a feeling of intimacy. A November 5, 1921, Billboard article about the opening proclaimed:

“The greatest marvel, perhaps, is the architectural triumph achieved in bringing so many seats so close to the stage. Despite the great size of the theater proper, there are still wide, roomy promenades on three sides of the auditorium. Here, amid paintings, sculpture and imported furniture, one may sit and look at the performance, across grilled railings and beside fluted marble pillars.”

None other than Charles H. Wacker, chairman of the Chicago Plan Commission, presided over the opening night’s ceremonies.

And, oh, what ceremonies they were. Patrons poured into the grand lobby, serenaded by a string quartet. When it was time to be seated, 125 crisply uniformed ushers showed them to their places. The fifty-piece Chicago Theatre Symphony Orchestra played an overture, which was followed by an operatic scene from “Faust,” which was followed by a solo by famed organist Jesse Crawford on the Mighty Wurlitzer.

There were short films and a musical pageant all about Chicago. Finally, they presented the feature film, The Sign on the Door , starring Norma Talmadge. 

This extravagant, extensive program was not reserved solely for opening night. Future patrons were entertained from start to finish with orchestral overtures, newsreels, and entertainers.

There’d be an organ solo and a full stage production before the featured picture. They even provided childcare, making it easy for parents to enjoy a day at the movies.

In September 1922, The Chicago Theatre welcomed jazz artists to the stage for Syncopation Week.

Jazz found a ready audience, and even after the talkies arrived, the theater survived both that change and the Great Depression by bringing in acts like Jack Benny, Ethel Waters, Cab Calloway, Judy Garland, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman.

In 1926, Famous Players—Lasky Corporation, which would become Paramount Pictures, bought a controlling interest in Balaban and Katz.

The result was Paramount Publix Corporation, a cinematic powerhouse that combined a production company with physical theaters, creating a vertical monopoly that the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled in 1948. 

The 1933 Century of Progress Exposition prompted the theater’s first renovation and consisted mainly of redecoration. They hired Louis Grell to paint over his original murals, replacing the French themes with Greek and Roman deities.

During World War II the programs switched to patriotic shows and motion pictures, and Frank Sinatra and Danny Kaye performed on stage. 

The 1950s saw both a reduction in attendance and the theater’s glamour. Another renovation, which the nomination for National Register of Historic Places called a “carefully done but artistically inferior remodeling that was typical” of the decade covered the grand staircase and window with drapes.

Flower boxes with plastic foliage replaced bronze torches. False ceilings covered the vaulted lobby. All of the Louis XIV furnishings disappeared, replaced by chrome and coral chairs and built-in benches capped with Formica end tables.

This “Streamlining for a Palace of the 20’s,” as it was called, didn’t help. By the end of the decade, stage acts were discontinued entirely.

Without live entertainment, there was nothing to set the downtown movie palace apart from its growing suburban competition, and in1973 shows returned to the stage.

It was a thumb in the dam and owners Plitt Theaters, a descendant of Paramount Publix, the company that absorbed Balaban and Katz, wanted to demolish the former flagship.

Despite the building’s landmark designation in 1981, Plitt was undeterred and applied for a demolition permit the following December.

This demolition would include the adjacent Page Brothers Building, which had been designed by the city’s first architect and at the time was believed to be the last in downtown Chicago with a cast-iron front.

After heavy negotiations, a private/public partnership with the city, and the devoted attention of attorney Marshall Holleb, in 1985 the Chicago Theatre Preservation Group purchased the buildings and renovations of both National Historic Landmarks began.

This renovation corrected the travesty of the 1950s whitewashing, removing false ceilings, restoring original artwork, and generally bringing the theater back to its golden days.

They replaced the rusting three-story “Chicago” marquee and its archaic wiring with a replica. In less than a year, The Chicago Theatre reopened with five nights of Old Blue Eyes himself, three decades after his previous appearance.

The Chicago Theatre Today

In its prime, Balaban and Katz operated more than 125 movie palaces, 50 of which were in Chicago. Since reopening after its third restoration on September 10, 1986, The Chicago Theatre has been a mainstay of live performances, featuring among other renowned acts Sting, Aretha Franklin, David Letterman, Dolly Parton, Prince, and Diana Ross.

For decades it’s been a tradition for performers to make their marks backstage and the walls are covered in autographs, including Dean Martin’s and Bob Hope’s.

The Mighty Wurlitzer, with its 29 ranks, is itself an historic landmark. Madison Square Garden Entertainment purchased the building in 2007.

In 2011, the Chase Bank logo replaced the Balaban and Katz symbol at the top of the marquee. While this corporate sponsorship ruffled some feathers, Preservation Chicago considered it a small price to pay to ensure this landmark would be secure.

The Chicago Theatre remains a shining example of early 1920s lavish flamboyance. As the National Register of Historic Place Nomination Form concluded: “To millions of Chicagoans, the Chicago Theatre is the world’s ‘Wonder Theatre’.”

The Chicago Theatre; 175 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois  60601 msg.org

Tour The Chicago Theatre

If you’d really like to see behind the scenes, take The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour . Not only will you get the story behind the grand lobby, the staircase, and the auditorium, you’ll also go backstage.

It’s a tradition for performers to autograph the walls and the staircases. They range from simple signatures to elaborate sketches and paintings.

See if you can find Frank Sinatra’s, Dean Martin’s, or Bob Hope’s. (You can’t miss Prince’s mark.) Perhaps the most exciting part of the tour is when you actually step on the stage itself.

Of course, the best part of visiting The Chicago Theatre is seeing the live performances. Despite facing an uncertain future at one point, this majestic theater rebounded and is back to bringing the best performers to its historic stage.

Want to explore more of Chicago? Save up to 50% on Chicago attractions with Go City passes .

More articles to help you explore Chicago:

• You’ll never be bored with these best things to do in Chicago
• Chicago on a budget : how to save money in the Windy City
• Road trips from Chicago , for when you want to get out of town
• Chicago in winter : yes, the city’s “cool” in winter, too!
• Tiptoe through the tulips during Chicago in spring
• Chicago in summer is delightful
• Discover why the Field Museum is the beloved institution that almost wasn’t
• Learn the romantic story behind the Palmer House Hilton (it’s not the one you’ve heard)
• How one man’s vision became the Museum of Science and Industry

<< Go Back up to Region ‘Chicago’

Chicago Theatre

Architects: Rapp and Rapp , Rudolph G. Wolff (consulting architect)

First Opened: 26th October 1921 (102 years ago)

Reopened: 10th September 1986

Former Names: Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre

The Chicago Theatre opened in 1921 as the flagship of the Balaban & Katz theatre chain, built primarily as a movie palace but with stage facilities included. Designed by noted architectural firm Rapp & Rapp , it was executed in their signature French Baroque style. The massive movie palace takes up half a city block, rises over seven stories, and seats over 3,400.

Featured Photos

Detailed Information

The Chicago-based Balaban & Katz theatre chain was formed in 1916 by Abraham (Abe) J. Balaban and brother-in-law Sam Katz. At its peak Balaban & Katz operated over 100 theatres throughout the US Midwest, with 50 of those being in the Chicago area.

Balaban & Katz generally built their own theatres and many were designed by Cornelius W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, brothers who formed the architectural firm Rapp & Rapp based out of Chicago. Prior to the Chicago Theatre, Balaban & Katz had contracted Rapp & Rapp to design their Central Park Theatre, the Riviera, and the Tivoli Theatre.

At its opening in late October 1921 the new $4 million Chicago Theatre was billed as the “Wonder Theatre of the World”, and with its lavish decoration (drapes, furniture and interior decoration by Marshall Field, Steuben glass light fixtures, ceiling murals by Louis Grell – some 30ft wide) it’s hard to deny that title. The theatre’s original seating capacity was 5,000 (Main floor: 2,600; Mezzanine, 500; Balcony: 1,900) although by the 1970s that had reduced to 3,880 by eliminating box seating around the main floor sidewalls, reducing capacity of the Mezzanine boxes, and eliminating Balcony side boxes.

The theatre’s seven story façade, finished largely in cream-colored terracotta, echoes the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The main lines of the façade originally featured stud lighting with bare incandescent lamps picking out the detail and helping to reinforce the reflection of Paris – the “City of Lights”.

The theatre’s marquee is not original and dates from 1949. It replaced a similar design put up in 1923 (described as featuring flashing pinwheels, swirls, and garlands of colored lights), which in turn replaced the original and relatively simple canopy-style marquee of 1921.

The iconic CHICAGO vertical sign, 74ft (22.6m) high and 17ft (5.2m) wide, is original to the theatre and held over 2,400 incandescent lamps. The sign was built by Thomas Cusack Company of Chicago and weighed over seven tons.

In September 1996 the original vertical sign was taken down, having been found during routine inspection to be seriously deteriorated on its interior. A new $500,000 sign, replicated from the original sign’s specifications and manufactured by Wisconsin-based Kieffer & Co., was installed in late 1996. The original sign was subsequently donated to the Smithsonian Museum.

The marquee and vertical sign are almost as famous as the theatre, having represented the city on many occasions with the iconic CHICAGO lettering playing out in multi-colored lights. The Y-shape behind the central “C” on the marquee is the city’s municipal device, a badge that symbolizes the forked Chicago River at Wolf Point.

The interior of the five story Grand Lobby boasts two levels of promenades and was modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles. Two bronze and crystal chandeliers, designed by the Victor Pearlman Company of Chicago, originally hung from the domed ceiling of the Grand Lobby but were removed in later renovations.

The Balaban & Katz coat-of-arms (the letters B and K with two horses holding ribbons of 35mm film in their mouths and surrounded by film reels) can be seen in the Grand Lobby’s massive stained glass window. The theatre’s Grand Staircase was modeled on the Paris Opera House.

The auditorium is much wider than it is deep (164ft wide by 106ft deep, or 50m by 32.3m) which affords excellent sightlines and makes it feel more intimate than other theatres of comparable seating capacity. The top of the auditorium’s ceiling dome is 110ft (33.5m) above the main floor level seating.

From its opening the Chicago Theatre combined premiere movies with live stage shows, and was also popular for live jazz during the 1920s and 1930s.

Above the Grand Lobby, on the 6th and 7th levels, were the offices for Balaban & Katz. The double-hung windows of the offices are still visible on the theatre’s façade, and they were said to be among the most luxurious offices in the city.

At roof level above the Grand Lobby was built “a full sized stage with complete system of stage lighting, etc., for use of the presentation department, which here prepares elaborate prologues and other scenic effects used on the Chicago stage. The musical director also is provided with a room where he can view the pictures and arrange the musical settings for them before they are seen on the screen of the Chicago”. In late 1921 the space was advertised in the Chicago Daily Tribune as the “Little Chicago”, an exclusive workshop for Balaban & Katz productions. The present state of these rehearsal and preview rooms is currently unknown, however the building can clearly be seen in aerial views of the theatre.

Ahead of the 1933 World’s Fair, the theatre was redecorated which included repainting the 14 French-themed ceiling murals in the auditorium. Louis Grell was again the artist however chose to re-theme the murals with Greek and Roman deities. The mural above the proscenium features the god Apollo riding across the sky in a chariot pulled by four white stallions, with the golden sun radiating in all directions. In addition to the repainting, the proscenium was re-draped, the projection booth enlarged, and eight bronze chandeliers were added along the sidewalls.

In the early 1950s a modernization took place, described in publicity releases as “Streamlining For A Palace of the 20’s” (article linked below ), which spelled the end of live entertainment at the theatre and saw various architectural elements boarded-over or covered in drapes in favor of a minimalist design aesthetic. Significant original elements, such as Pearlman chandeliers and fittings supplied by Marshall Field, were lost.

By the 1970s business was slow at the theatre, and in 1984 it was sold to the Chicago Theatre Preservation Group along with the adjoining Page Brothers Building for $11.5 million. The theatre was closed on 19th September 1985.

A restoration project costing $4.3 million was undertaken and completed in 1986, with Anthony Heinsbergen’s Los Angeles-based decorating firm consulting on the interior design to restore the theatre to its 1930s appearance. The original lavish inner lobby promenades, modernized with drop-ceilings in the 1950s, were found to be intact and were revealed in all their glory as part of the restoration project.

The theatre reopened 10th September 1986 with a sold-out performance headlined by Frank Sinatra. At the end of the run, on 15th September 1986, Mr Sinatra signed a backstage wall, starting a tradition of artists leaving their mark on the stairwell walls backstage which continues to this day.

Video from our YouTube channel :

Listed/Landmark Building Status

How do i visit the chicago theatre.

Tours run Fridays at 12pm and Saturdays at 12pm and 2pm. Duration approximately 60 mins. Please note tour content is subject to change based on events in the building and that some tours can take up to 75 mins. There is no stage or dressing room access on concert days.

Tour content, prices, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability.

Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour (Fridays at 12pm, Saturdays at 12pm and 2pm)

Go on a history-filled journey, from the inception of this majestic venue in 1921, all the way to its present-day incarnation as a premiere entertainment venue. The Marquee Tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby, sweeping staircase and majestic auditorium. Tour guests have the chance to stand on the famous Chicago Theatre stage, plus view artist signatures on the dressing room walls, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton and so many more!

Further Reading

Technical information.

Photos of the Chicago Theatre

Jump to photo section:.

• Other Public Areas

The massive proscenium is 70ft (21.3m) wide and 53ft (16.2m) high. The auditorium seats 3,444 distributed as 1,874 on the Orchestra level, 208 in the Mezzanine, and 1,362 in the large Balcony.

The interior of the five story Grand Lobby boasts two levels of promenades and was modeled after the Royal Chapel at Versailles. The theatre’s Grand Staircase was modeled on the Paris Opera House.

The Balaban & Katz coat-of-arms (two horses holding ribbons of 35mm film in their mouths and surrounded by film reels) can be seen in the Grand Lobby’s massive stained glass window.

The theatre’s marquee, although not the original, is almost as famous as the theatre, having represented the city on many occasions with its iconic CHICAGO lettering playing out in multi-colored lights. The Y-shape behind the central “C” is the city’s municipal device, a badge that symbolizes the forked Chicago River at Wolf Point.

The theatre’s seven story Neo Baroque French Revival façade echoes the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The main features of the façade originally featured stud lighting with bare incandescent lamps picking out the detail.

An enduring tradition is that the backstage corridor walls and stairwell are signed by stars who have graced the Chicago Theatre’s stage. The signature walls are a feature of the theatre’s daily tours.

Photographs copyright © 2002-2024 Mike Hume / Historic Theatre Photos unless otherwise noted.

Text copyright © 2017-2024 Mike Hume / Historic Theatre Photos.

The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour

Manage Preferences

Theater | Review: Hay and fever dreams in Joffrey…

Share this:.

• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on X (Opens in new window)
• Click to print (Opens in new window)
• Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
• Music and Concerts
• The Theater Loop
• TV and Streaming

Things To Do

Theater | review: hay and fever dreams in joffrey ballet’s wild and wacky ‘midsummer night’s dream’ .

For the next two weeks, the Lyric Opera’s portico lights are lit up in green. On the marquee: “Joffrey’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

This full-tilt, wackadoo extravaganza from Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman is back for the first time since 2018 , when Joffrey was the first North American company to premiere it. Then and now, Ekman’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a massive undertaking, made even bigger and better in Joffrey’s new-ish home at the Lyric.

This “Midsummer” has nothing to do with Shakespeare’s “Midsummer.” Here, the material is the solstice holiday marking summer’s longest day, marked by a boozy feast, dancing around a maypole, singing, collecting flowers — and in Ekman’s native Sweden, a nighttime nude swim.

Ekman started with a question: Why do we do this?

One could ask that of most traditions. If you stop to think too hard about Easter bunnies, fireworks, solar eclipse glasses or gender reveal parties, it all gets very weird, very quickly. “Midsummer Night’s Dream” leans all the way into the weird — with extraordinary results.

The Lyric is dressed up for a backyard party, with string lights — those trendy ones with the big bulbs — hung in a canopy over the auditorium’s main floor. In front of the main curtain atop a covered orchestra pit, dancer Dylan Gutierrez lays in a comically short bed for his stature. Above him, random phrases in a sarcastically elegant script are projected on the main curtain; nature sounds are all around (birds and crickets and things).

An old-school alarm clock sound wakes Gutierrez from his slumber, but a cheery, humming Victoria Jaiani traipsing down the aisle and onto the stage is what really rouses him into a joyful realization: It’s midsummer!

As the curtain rises, Gutierrez and Jaiani join a party in progress, with nearly 50 dancers on their knees, whipping and thrashing a stage full of hay. Behind them, a string quartet, pianist and percussionist play composer Mikael Karlsson’s incredible score. Above them, where supertitles ordinarily appear at the opera, a clock indicates the date and time: Friday, June 21, 8:30 a.m. A blazing sun constructed from an orb of stage lights (by Linus Fellbom) gives further context clues about when and where we are.

They romp and frolic, sing and dance, don flower crowns and hold potato sack races in a relatively orderly fashion, at first, until a sudden rain and midday heat devolve decorum and things begin to resemble a frat party. Fernando Duarte smokes, tending a Weber grill in sunglasses. Lovers couple off. Real-life husband and wife Graham Maverick and Brooke Linford (who give their final Joffrey performances with “Midsummer”) get especially frisky, spending a consideration portion of the first act making out. Gutierrez cycles across the stage barefoot; Edson Barbosa sunbathes with vocalist Anna von Hausswolff. A pregnant pause finds the entire company standing awkwardly at the edge of the stage, disingenuously smiling as if attending a not-that-fun family reunion, their toes mere inches from the faces of patrons in the front row. It all leads up to an exquisite, drunken banquet preceding Gutierrez’ inevitable fever dream in the ballet’s second act.

Jeraldine Mendoza, José Pablo Castro Cuevas and the Joffrey Ballet ensemble in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

José Pablo Castro Cuevas and Joffrey Ballet in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

The Joffrey Ballet in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

José Pablo Castro Cuevas, Zachary Mansk and the Joffrey Ballet ensemble in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

Valeria Chaykina and Joffrey Ballet in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

Dylan Gutierrez and Joffrey Ballet in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

Zachary Manske and Joffrey Ballet in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

Valeria Chaykina, Amanda Assucena, Victoria Jaiani and the Joffrey Ballet ensemble in “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

As he startles awake after the intermission, Gutierrez finds himself in a kind of wonderland, though he doesn’t seem entirely delighted to be there. Ekman allowed his characteristically vivid imagination to run wild: flying fish, flying men, headless giants and an extraordinary, nearly naked pas de deux for Jaiani and Gutierrez—perhaps a nod to the aforementioned swim—with a literal fish dive, Gutierrez dipping Jaiani as she swipes a floppy sea creature from the deck. Ignore how ridiculous it all is for just a second to take in the incredible dancing of “Midsummer’s” incredible climax, not just here, but in glorious ensembles periodically popping up throughout the act.

Von Hausswolff reappears, donning a blonde Rapunzel wig, her soaring voice the ballet’s linchpin. If comparisons are useful, the Swedish pop sensation, as she’s billed in the program, has an Avril Lavigne persona with a voice like Kate Bush. But she’s something altogether different here as “Midsummer’s” storyteller and contemplator. It’s her voice, yes, that hits straight to the heart, but also what she says:

The sun stayed above

The moon lingered under

By morning the dancers

Will start to wonder

Had it all been a dream?

Had it all been a blunder?

And who was that foreign girl

With a song made of thunder?

Dreams are often fodder for ballets. Solor takes an opium-induced voyage to the Kingdom of the Shades in “La Bayadere.” There’s Marie’s dreamy trip to the Kingdom of the Sweets (or, in Joffrey’s case, the World’s Columbian Exposition) in “The Nutcracker.” In every case, suspension of disbelief is a useful tool, as it is here. But “Midsummer” is more David Lynch than Marius Petipa. The latter was unapologetic about making exhibition pieces. The former seems to shroud profound meaning in a ridiculous package — not unlike the festivities “Midsummer Night’s Dream” seeks to unpack.

Lauren Warnecke is a freelance critic.

Review: Joffrey Ballet presents “Midsummer Night’s Dream” (4 stars)

When: Through May 5

Where: Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive

Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes with one intermission

Tickets: $35-$205 at 312-386-8905 and  joffrey.org

More in Theater

Theater | Review: ‘Illinoise’ puts movement to the music of Sufjan Stevens — it’s not the usual Broadway show

Entertainment | What to do around Chicago: Trace Adkins, C2E2 and a bookstore crawl

Theater | Review: New ‘Gatsby’ musical on Broadway has Jazz Age excess but none of the yearning

Theater | Review: ‘Mother Play’ on Broadway stars Jessica Lange in a playwright’s story of growing up

Trending nationally.

• A woman had a hysterectomy. She claims her co-workers harassed her about a ‘sex change’
• 20 least-affordable US cities to buy a home are all in California
• High school athletic director used AI to fake racist recording of principal, police say
• Disneyland adds another potential themed land to the mix: Encanto
• Barbra Streisand drops first new song in 6 years in response to rise in antisemitism

Boris Announce US Tour in 2024: How to Get Tickets

J apanese noise rockers Boris are kicking off a tour of the United States this fall, and it’s going to be a special one. The Amplifier Worship Service Tour will see the band performing their hit 1998 album of the same name in its entirety.

This is going to be a classic throwback Boris tour featuring their older, more doom metal sound. American rock band Starcrawler will support Boris for all tour dates. This is not a tour you’ll want to miss if you love noise rock and doom metal!

The Boris 2024 Tour will start on September 25 in San Diego, California at Music Box. The tour will end on November  3 in Tempe, Arizona at Marquee Theatre. 

General on-sale for this tour will begin on Friday, April 26 at 10:00 am local. Select tour dates currently have presale events live on Ticketmaster . If your chosen tour date has sold out by the time you’re ready to get tickets, it might be a good idea to check Stubhub . Stubhub usually has at least a few tickets available to sold-out shows, especially for big names in rock like Boris. It’s worth checking, at least!

Get your tickets to see Boris live before they’re gone!

Boris 2024 Tour Dates

September 25 – San Diego, CA – Music Box 

September 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco 

September 27 – Pomona, CA – Glass House 

September 28 – Fresno, CA – Strummer’s 

September 29 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore 

October 1 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall 

October 2 – Seattle, WA – Showbox 

October 4 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall 

October 6 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater 

October 8 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room 

October 9 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line 

October 10 – Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium 

October 11 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre 

October 12 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue 

October 13 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall 

October 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation 

October 16 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall 

October 17 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom 

October 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall 

October 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer 

October 21 – Boston, MA – Paradise 

October 22 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom 

October 23 – New York, NY – Racket 

October 24 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage 

October 25 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle 

October 26 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade 

October 27 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn 

October 29 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater 

October 30 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown 

November  2 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole 

November  3 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre 

Photo courtesy of Boris’ official Facebook page

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The post Boris Announce US Tour in 2024: How to Get Tickets appeared first on American Songwriter .

Follow us on MSN: Click here

Diese Website verwendet Cookies, um Ihr Surferlebnis zu verbessern und die Nutzung der Website zu analysieren. Mehr erfahren

Akzeptieren X

Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour

The Chicago Theatre is an original movie palace from the 1920s that now serves as a Landmark for Chicago’s hottest ticketed live events.

Patrons come from all over the world to see performances, but did you know that you can explore the theatre, and even go backstage without being a groupie?

Book a guided tour to see and learn about the beautiful, historic Chicago Theatre with the Marquee Tour !

Buy tickets online

Ticket Prices*:

• Adults: $18
• Students and Military: $13
• Children (12 & under): $13
• Groups (10+): $12. For more information on group tickets, call 312.462.6302

Guests 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Groups of 10 or more save on ticket prices.

Pro Tip: The Marquee Tour is free with a purchase of the  GoCity Chicago Card , which means cardholder's admission costs are covered! Interested? Find out more about Go Chicago Cards and City Pass . Goldstar is also offering 50% off tour tickets .

Tour Details

12 pm Tours Daily (year-round)

Duration : 1 hour

• Explore the lobby, orchestra, first and second-tier balconies, stage, backstage and dressing room including an autographed wall of stars.
• Learn about the history of the building, from its origins as a movie theatre in 1921, all the way to its current renovation as a premier events venue.
• Architectural highlights include neo-baroque interiors, a grand staircase reflective of the Paris Opera House, the 3,600 seating house, crystal chandeliers, Tiffany and Steuben glass fixtures, and an original Grand Wurlitzer pipe organ.
• Stand on stage! See what the performers see, and feel what it might be like to perform for such a grand audience.
• Learn more .

Click here to interactive view of theater lobby.

Pro-tip: When viewing the autographed wall backstage, can you find Dolly Parton’s signature? How about Frank Sinatra?

How to Get There

Located in The Loop, the Chicago Theatre is within walking distance of many popular downtown hotels.

175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601 ( map )

• Red Line- Lake Station
• Brown|Green|Orange - State/Lake Stop
• Bus - #29 State Street, #36 Broadway, #62 Archer, #145 Wilson/Michigan, #146 Marine/Michigan
• Interpark parking garage located on Wabash Avenue and Randolph Street.
• Theatre District parking garage located on Dearborn Avenue and Lake Street.

We hope you enjoy your tour! You may also enjoy our self-guided walking tour of Chicago’s Theatre District .

Choose a Destination... I want them all PLUS general travel tips. Amsterdam Berlin Boston Charleston Chicago Dubai Lisbon London Los Angeles Miami Nashville New York City New Orleans Paris Philadelphia Prague Rome San Francisco Washington DC

About The Author

Nordamerika

Vereinigtes königreich & irland, middle east & india, asia & oceania.

• Popular artists in Phoenix
• Trending artists worldwide

• Tourbox for artists

Search for events or artists

• Sign up Log in

• Get the app
• Phoenix concerts
• Change location
• Popular Artists
• Live streams
• Deutsch Português
• Concerts near you
• Popular artists

Tuesday 30 July 2024

Be the first to know about Brat tickets in the future.

Buy tickets

Discover more in phoenix.

730 N Mill Ave 85281 Tempe, AZ, US (480) 829-0607 luckymanonline.com/events/

Additional details

Doors open: 15:30

Share this concert

Line-up details.

Last time in Phoenix: First time!

Will you like them?

Biographies

Veil of Maya is a four piece metal band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. The group was founded by Marc Okubo (guitars) and Sam Applebaum (drums) in 2004. While they are most commonly associated with deathcore …

Live reviews

If a heavy, dark, metal show with non-stop moshpits is what you're after, go see Veil of Maya. The young metal deathcore quartet, hailing from Chicago, have been going strong since 2004, and are considered major …

Report as inappropriate

3 people interested

Related upcoming events

• Wednesday May 01, 2024 Helmet Walter Studios, Phoenix
• Thursday May 23, 2024 Amon Amarth Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
• Wednesday July 03, 2024 The Romantics, Modern English, Men Without Hats, and Thomas Dolby Totally Tubular Festival 2024, Phoenix
• Monday October 14, 2024 Hatebreed, Carcass, Harm's Way, and Crypta The Van Buren, Phoenix

• Most popular charts
• API information
• Brand guidelines
• Community guidelines
• Terms of use
• Privacy policy
• Cookies settings
• Cookies policy

Get your tour dates seen everywhere.

• But we really hope you love us.