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Tuesday, 07 February 2012

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Bank of America Theatre

18 W. Monroe
Cross streets: Monroe and State.
Chicago IL, 60603
Phone: 312.977.1700
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Probably still better known as the Shubert Theatre, the La Salle opened its doors 100 years ago as the Majestic Theatre.
If you are one to see Broadway plays in Chicago, LaSalle Bank Theatre is a great choice. The beauty of the interior is enhanced with modern day comfort, great lighting and a crystal clear sound system.

Suggested Pre-Theater Dining Spots:

Atwood Café - 1 W. Washington Street
The Grill Room - 33 W. Wacker Drive
Italian Village - 71 W. Monroe
McCormick & Schmick's - 41 E. Wacker Drive

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Specialty: Plays, musical theatre

Neighborhood: Loop
Hours: Vary with production.
Seats: 1,957 on four levels
Best seat/acoustics: About halfway back in the center orchestra section
Best seat/sight-lines: C302 & C304 mezzanine level third row back on the aisle
Bottom line: R2 & R4, 16 rows back from the stage, just off the center section
Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted

Parking: Parking lot at 55 E. Monroe Street will give discount with a voucher from the ushers

ADA: Wheelchair accessible

General Info

Originally named the Majestic Theater when it opened in 1906, it was once the city’s tallest building with 20 floors. Harry Houdini was one of the great names to grace its Vaudeville stage. It was shut down during the Great Depression and it reopened in 1945 under the name of Shubert Theater. The Shubert staged many favorites such as South Pacific, Carousel and Guys and Dolls. In 2005, the Shubert Theater was inaugurated as La Salle Bank Theater. Some recent productions include Rent and Monty Python's Spamalot.

The Theater District in Chicago’s North Loop is thriving, thanks to the renovation of the City’s most magnificent historic theaters: La Salle Bank Theatre, Cadillac Palace and Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre.

As with the other renovations in the Theater District, La Salle Bank Theatre was done not only with thought and care to save the beauty of the interior, but with modern technology to present the shows with great lighting and crystal clear sound.

The Perfect Place For: Catching a Broadway caliber show in Chicago

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