2008 Chicago Official Visitors Guide - (Page 63) Broadway in Chicago For tickets, call 312-902-1400. For group tickets, call 312-977-1710. Located in the heart of the downtown theater district, our theaters present the best in pre-Broadway and touring Broadway musicals, plays and dance. Call for schedules or check our Web site. 17 N. State St., 312-977-1701 www.broadwayinchicago.com (Events) • Open Run: Wicked (Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.) • Open Run: Jersey Boys (LaSalle Bank Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St.) • 4/1/08–4/13/08: The Drowsy Chaperone (Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.) • 4/23/08–5/4/08: Sweeney Todd (Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.) • 5/21/08–6/7/08: Avenue Q (Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.) The Chicago Theatre With its landmark six-story marquee and 1920s splendor, this legendary theater in Chicago’s Loop is convenient to hotels and parking. Featuring outstanding theatrical productions, concerts and entertainment events throughout the year, as well as weekly tours. 175 N. State St. 312-462-6300, thechicagotheatre.com (Events) • Ongoing: Shear Madness (The Chicago Theatre Downstairs) The ComedySportz Theatre Now in its 20th smash season. Two teams of comedians compete in improvisational sketches based on audience suggestions. Shows available any day, any time. All ages, perfect for groups. Public shows Thurs.–Sun. Open run: ComedySportz (Thurs. at 8pm; Fri. & Sat. at 8pm and 10pm); The Hot Karl (Sat. at midnight). 929 W. Belmont Ave., 773-549-8080 www.comedysportzchicago.com Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place This elegant new venue features an intimate 549-seat theater and spacious lobby and presents musicals year-round. Dinner/show packages and convenient discount parking are available. Tues.–Sun. Evening shows and Wed., Sat. and Sun. matinees. 175 E. Chestnut St., 312-642-2000 www.drurylanewatertower.com (Events) • Now playing: The hit musical Altar Boyz Warhol’s Andy Silver Clouds Excalibur Nightclub Supernatural Chicago — Neil Tobin, necromancer, personally engages you in Chicago’s paranormal history via magic and “psychic experiments that put Jedi mind tricks to shame.” — Red Eye. “Intriguing.” — Chicago Tribune. Fridays at 7:30pm. Other dates available for groups or events. 632 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 312-337-3836 www.excaliburchicago.com/catering Become part of the art at the Loyola University Chicago Museum of Art by walking through Andy Warhol’s famous Silver Clouds installation, on view through April 27. First revealed in 1966, the installation features silver, helium-filled, pillow-shaped balloons floating ethereally around visitors. Check with the museum for special performance dates. www.luc.edu/luma pg For a personalized tour contact the Chicago Greeter Program: 312-744-8000, www.chicagogreeter.com ¶ 63 http://www.chicagogreeter.com
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