Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

Experience the drama! and other Chicago, IL Nightlife Tips

Search:
Home » North America » United States of America » Illinois » Chicago » shrimp56's Chicago Page » Experience the drama! and other Chicago, IL Nightlife Tips

Chicago Nightlife Tips by shrimp56

See the Entire Chicago Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


shrimp56    
To travel is to understand -- back from France -- watch for new pages ;)


Real Name: Sally
Lives In: Chicago, US
Member Since: Apr 20, 2001
VT Rank: 112

 
Tips 1 - 5 of 5
Chicago Nightlife
 Sort by: Most Recent | Best Rated | Author's Order

Theater: Experience the drama!
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by shrimp56 on Jul 22, 2004
  • Chicago Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Nightlife Spot: Chicago Theatre

    The theater scene in Chicago is alive and well. In addition to the Goodman in its new building, as well as the historic Auditorium Theatre and the many excellent small theater companies in Old Town and environs, there are several renovated historic theaters that bring in broadway musicals and other more popular attractions.

    Leave a Comment

    Theme: Theater
    Website: http://centerstage.net/theatre/
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Visiting Chicago?

    Read reviews about Chicago Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Opera: Where the tenors & sopranos play ...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Written by shrimp56 on Feb 18, 2004
  • Chicago Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Nightlife Spot: Lyric Opera of Chicago

    Chicago's premier opera company celebrates its 50th anniversary in the 2004-2005 season. Check their website for more information.
    .
    Their schedule always includes old favorites as well as more modern fare and usually something a little lighter.
    .
    They have a super outreach program for students.
    .
    The pictures were taken during our recent visit to see Lucia di Lammermoor with the stunning French soparano, Natalie Dessay.

    Leave a Comment

    Theme: Theater
    Dress Code: Dressy -- often upscale, trendy and/or artistically interesting. Definitely the time for your most avant-garde outfit!
    .
    On the main floor and first balcony you'd not be comfortable in jeans & sneakers, although coat/tie is far from mandatory!
    Address: 20 N. Wacker
    Directions: NW corner of Wacker & Madison
    Website: http://www.lyricopera.org/
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Live Music-other: It's not just Mozart anymore ...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by shrimp56 on Jul 10, 2005
  • Chicago Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Nightlife Spot: Orchestra Hall

    After a much ballyhooed renovation that gobbled up some of the surrounding area, the home of the Chicago Symphony has broadened its reach., adding jazz and other more popular attractions to the mix.
    .
    It remains the home of the famed Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

    Leave a Comment

    Theme: Live Music
    Website: http://www.cso.org/
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Theater: Broadway in Chicago: Corporate Thespianism
  • Tip Rating:
  • Updated by shrimp56 on Jan 28, 2006
  • Chicago Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Nightlife Spot: Cadillac Palace Theater

    The Cadillac Palace Theater is one of several old theaters in Chicago used for Broadway shows, either heading in or heading out. It is run by the same group that schedules for the Oriental & Schubert Theaters also. The Hotel Allegro shares the building with the theater as do the restaurant 312 Chicago and the bar Encore. It doesn't take much to guess who paid for the renovation ;)
    .
    Recent shows have included The Producers, Peter Pan, Les Miserables and The Lion King.

    Leave a Comment

    Theme: Theater
    Phone: (312) 658-0388
    Address: 151 E Randolph St
    Directions: The Washington/Wells "el" stop is nearby.
    Website: http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Theater: Good theatre in the Loop
  • Tip Rating:
  • Written by shrimp56 on Jan 28, 2006
  • Chicago Travel Guide
  • Send to a Friend
  • Nightlife Spot: Goodman Theatre

    The Goodman Theatre moved from it's home behind the Art Institute to this location on Dearborn just south of the Chicago River, adding to the theatrical options in the Loop. The productions are less commerical and more adventurous than the other theaters in the North Loop area.

    Leave a Comment

    Theme: Theater
    Dress Code: I saw just about everything, but artsy dress seemed to predominate.
    Address: 170 North Dearborn Street
    Website: http://www.goodman-theatre.org/
    Rate      Not Helpful  1   2   3   4   5  Very Helpful 

    Visiting Chicago?

    Read reviews about Chicago Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    More Chicago Tips

    OverviewThings to Do
    Tips: 38 - Photos: 46
    Restaurants
    Tips: 44 - Photos: 73
    Hotels & Accommodations
    Tips: 16 - Photos: 20
    Nightlife
    Tips: 5 - Photos: 8
    Off The Beaten Path
    Tips: 36 - Photos: 36
    Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
    Transportation
    Tips: 11 - Photos: 11
    Local Customs
    Tips: 8 - Photos: 8
    Packing ListsShopping
    Tips: 14 - Photos: 13
    Sports TravelGeneral Tips
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 10

    Best Chicago Travel Deals

    Chicago Holiday Packages
    Visit The James Hotel For Great Holiday Packages This Season!

    Vacation in Chicago il
    Walking Distance to Chicago attractions. Vacation with us.

    Premier Chicago Hotels
    Reserve Now & Get Our Best Rates. Call 800 980 6429. Book Direct!

    Lowest Rates Guaranteed
    Affordable Hotels in Chicago, IL. Free Internet & Breakfast. Book Now

    Four Points Chicago Hotel
    Official Site. Four Points Sheraton Low Rates Guaranteed. Book Now!

    Sponsored Links


    Chicago Forum

    Join a Discussion

    Join us for "Meetballs"
    (3 replies, Monday, Nov 9, 2009, 1:02 AM UTC)

    recommendations for inexpensive parking near Sears Tower
    (8 replies, Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009, 4:30 AM UTC)

    Christmas Gift Ideas...
    (11 replies, Sunday, Nov 1, 2009, 5:29 PM UTC)

    Be the first to reply to these questions

    Rock pubs
    (no replies yet, Friday, Jun 26, 2009, 10:59 AM UTC)

    Car Hire - Different Drop off point
    (no replies yet, Thursday, Jun 4, 2009, 8:10 AM UTC)

    Going out on your own in Chicago!
    (no replies yet, Friday, Apr 10, 2009, 9:30 PM UTC)

    » All Chicago Posts
    » Ask about Chicago

    FREE Deals Newsletter
    great deals, inside tips & no spam
      

    Chicago Hotels

    Destinations near Chicago

    » See all locations nearby
    » Popular Illinois locations
    » Popular United States of America locations
    » Popular North America locations

    Comments for shrimp56 about Chicago
    jo104 Fri Mar 13, 2009 15:24 UTC
     Thanks for some good tips :-)
    hunterV Sat Nov 15, 2008 18:34 UTC
     Hi, Sally! You have made a woderful presentation, my friend! Thanks a lot for the additional info and pix! Greetings from Ukraine!
    Dabs Sun Aug 26, 2007 23:30 UTC
     Was scrolling through your food tips, in case you didn't know Skadarlijia is closed, replaced by yet another Mexican restaurant :-( Let me know if you find another good Serbian place, Simplon also bit the dust several years ago...
    SerSol Mon May 14, 2007 06:12 UTC
     ¿Are Chicagogreetesr or Chicagoans, like the Ciserones of Buenos Aires?
    See More Comments

    Best Chicago Travel Deals

    Luxury Chicago Hotel
    Stay at InterContinental Chicago Hotel and receive a $50 gift card.

    Chicago Hotels
    Find local hotels in the Chicago area.

    Chicago Illinois Hotels
    Get your last night free at 700+ HotelsBrowse Chicago Hotels & Save

    Sponsored Links

    About VirtualTourist10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTouristContact UsPress CenterHelpUser AgreementPrivacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.