| Prepare for a breathtaking experience that begins | | | | the heart of downtown Chicago, is at 20 North |
| as you enter the majestic lobby of the Chicago | | | | Wacker Drive and has been the home of the |
| Theatre. Soak in the beauty of the murals on the | | | | Lyric Opera of Chicago for some time now. A |
| ceiling as you walk into the auditorium. Originally | | | | visit to the downtown area puts this splendid |
| designed as a replica of the Arc de Triomphe in | | | | venue right at your dispose and is a must-visit |
| Paris, the Chicago Theatre is given credit as the | | | | house for taking in a show. Many Broadway |
| prototype for movie theaters in the United | | | | shows have played at the Civic Opera House |
| States. One steps into the lobby in awe of the | | | | including The Phantom of the Opera. A delightful |
| grand staircase and the five story high ceilings; | | | | combination of art deco and art nouveau, many |
| almost as tall as the letters on the outside of the | | | | visitors regard the Civic Opera House as one of |
| front of the building which are six stories high to | | | | the most beautiful houses in the United States. |
| spell out the city's name C-H-I-C-A-G-O. Many | | | | Musical talents such as Frank Sinatra have graced |
| movies have taken themes from this famous | | | | audiences with their talents and delighted |
| theater that has no competitors when it comes | | | | attendees thanks to the Civic Opera House's |
| to originality. | | | | premium acoustics, luxurious seating and |
| First opened in 1921 with 125 ushers for guests | | | | surroundings and top notch sight lines to the stage |
| who presented seats to guests for the low price | | | | from all areas of the auditorium. This is an |
| of 35 cents during the day and 50 cents at night | | | | excellent location for private events as well and |
| to enjoy a show. Many world renown celebrities | | | | the options to make your special event a |
| have graced the stage of the Chicago Theatre | | | | memorable at the Civic Opera House are virtually |
| including timeless greats such as Duke Ellington, | | | | limited only by your imagination. Take a fairytale |
| Benny Goodman and John Phillip Sousa. Some of | | | | idea from concept to fruition in this beautiful |
| the greatest venues ever have had long running | | | | venue that hosts many different types of events |
| success as the Chicago Theatre. None kept this | | | | on a regular basis. |
| classic from closing in 1985 but the close was | | | | Concerts, presentations, graduations, productions, |
| very short lived and after nine months and the | | | | receptions, private dinners, standing receptions, |
| outlay of millions of dollars, the Chicago Theatre | | | | festivities and more are all possible at the Civic |
| reopened in 1986. | | | | Opera House. Choose from the Daniel F. and Ada |
| Tickets to musical events of the biggest stars | | | | L. Rice Foyer, Malott Room, William B. and |
| and smartest products are what the Chicago | | | | Catherine Graham Room or the Ardis Krainik |
| Theatre offers. From Robin Williams to the Allman | | | | Theatre within the Civic Opera House to make a |
| Brothers, this 3,600 seat auditorium that is seven | | | | dream of today into a reality for tomorrow. An |
| stories high and more than a city block wide, is | | | | intimate event for a group of 50 or a grand scale |
| the place where people go to enjoy such venues. | | | | production with nearly 4,000 excited participants in |
| Both private and public events are held at the | | | | attendance, the choice is yours and the Civic |
| Chicago Theatre with main floor, mezzanine and | | | | Opera House will help you make it happen. Check |
| balcony seating; all of which afford exquisite views | | | | out the Civic Opera House today and see the |
| of the stage. | | | | difference. |
| The Civic Opera House, conveniently situated in | | | | |