Top Locations for Arts & Entertainment in Illinois

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ASecond City

Second City
  • 1616 N. Wells St.
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • 3123373992
4.5
149+ reviews, 3 sources
  • This comedy theater is known for finding talent for the likes of Saturday Night Live, such as Gilda Radner, Dan Akroyd, Eugene Levy, and Chris Farley. I took some friends to see their show at the smaller theater (there are 2, right near each other), so there are two different casts. Each of t... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Read the reviews. I wish we had seen them before attending. This show is terrible. We have seen many shows at Second City ... more on TripAdvisor

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Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60614

BChicago Shakespeare theatre on Navy Pier

  • 800 East Grand Avenue
    Chicago, IL, 60611
  • 312 / 595-5600
1.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • My husband and I spent a few days in Chicago to see some of the sights. Being from rural Iowa, we had no idea where we were going or how to get there once in the city. We were fascinated with the city and all it had to offer. Knowing how busy and populated the city is we expected to experience an... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview To be or not to be, that is the question - if this famous line rings a bell, then pop on down to the Chicago Shakespeare theatre. This place is known for its high quality productions of the bard's plays. It is also the hub for new and original works by some of the country's exceptionally talented... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Chicago Shakespeare theatre on Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60611

CSupernatural Chicago

Supernatural Chicago
  • 632 N. Dearborn
    Chicago IL, 60605
  • 3122661944
5.0
8+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Intimate, different, fun, funny, SPOOKY, and a class act! Not for the narrow minded! My friends and I loved this ... more on Yelp
  • This show is one of the best things to do in Chicago! Every Friday evening at 7:30 Neil Tobin hosts this show at Excalibur Nightclub. The audience holds ... more on Yelp

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Supernatural Chicago
632 N. Dearborn
Chicago IL, 60605

DGoose Island Brewery

Goose Island Brewery
  • 1800 North Clybourn
    Chicago, IL
  • 3129150071
3.5
161+ reviews, 4 sources
  • I am a long standing "regular" at Goose Island and have earned several MBA's (their Master of Beer Appreciation designation). The brewmaster is a genius and produces some of the best beer in the country. When it comes to service however this establishment leaves much to be desired. If the wait st... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • THEY DO HAVE GREAT FOOD.....Service could come with a smile though.........overall i will go back for their great wings. more on CitySearch

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Goose Island Brewery
1800 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL

ECadillac Palace Theatre

  • 151 W Randolph Street
    Chicago, IL 60601-3108
  • 3129771700
4.0
37+ reviews, 2 sources
  • I have seen 8 different touring productions at this theatre in the last 2 years and it is a wonderful place to see quality entertainment. The intricate and sumptuous designs of the theatre ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Cadillac Palace is a fine place to see a play or concert. It was formerly the Bismarck Theater, and thanks to the good ol' corporate sponsorship, the ... more on Yelp

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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601-3108

FArcada Theatre

  • 105 East Main Street
    St Charles, IL 60174-1927
  • 6308458900
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This is one of the last theatres of its kind. Ornate architecture and private screening boxes still exist. I hear its some kind of brew and view(now) ... more on Yelp
  • Overview Beautifully restored theater showing recent movies in a beautiful setting. Live entertainment nearly every week with special concerts. Presenting \"At the BREWvies\" - select movie times for age 21+ where alcohol is available. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Arcada Theatre
105 East Main Street
St Charles, IL 60174-1927

GGenesee Theatre

  • 221 North Genesee Street
    Waukegan, IL 60085-4221
  • +1 847 782 2366
5.0
3+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The Genesee Theatre was awesome, it makes you feel like a highclass business man from the 40s when you walk in to the place. The decorations are so classic looking, and there really isnt a bad seat in the place, I saw Jerry Sienfeld there from the very last row and i had no problem seeing. The ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • We were SO surprised from the moment we walked thru the front door by it's regal look. The seating was so comfortable and we could see comedian Fred Klett very easily from where we sat main floor - mid section. Audio was very good. We had such a fun night in this diamond in the rough theat... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Genesee Theatre
221 North Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085-4221

HRialto Square Theatre

Rialto Square Theatre
  • 15 E. Van Buren St.
    Joliet, IL 60432
  • +1 815 726 7171
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • This could be the most beautiful theater in the country. The ornate facade is historic and wonderful. The inside is like a palace. The hospitality which is handled by volunteers is unmatched in any venue I have been to for concerts. Every seat is close ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview A variety of the biggest and best in entertainment. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Rialto Square Theatre
15 E. Van Buren St.
Joliet, IL 60432

IBriar Street Theatre (Blue Man Group)

  • 3133 N Halsted St
    Chicago, IL 60657-4436
  • 7733484000
4.5
35+ reviews, 3 sources
  • loud, annoying, but some parts good. like the strobe lights at end were good. thought i would get banana-ed, but only a few people did. the band ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I was a little wary of attending the Blue Man group (ok, so it was definitely my husband's idea!) but I really enjoyed it. It was a fun, upbeat show that definitely maxed out in creativity and uniqueness. My favorite part is when they use the tubes to make music including several famous songs. We... more on TripAdvisor

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Briar Street Theatre (Blue Man Group)
3133 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657-4436

JRock Bottom Brewery

Rock Bottom Brewery
  • One West Grand Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60610
  • 3127559339
3.5
145+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Good place to go after work. Located in a good place. The beer garden always provides good entertainment/ great food more on CitySearch
  • I would warn you to not drink too many of one of their beers, but I can't remember which one! Start with the beer sampler and you are sure to find one to suit ... more on OpenList.com

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Rock Bottom Brewery
One West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610