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    Mercury Theater Chicago

    4.7 (142 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Great seats! Box row A!
    Robert B.

    My wife, nephew and I came to the Mercury to see Spamalot, the Monty Python, Holy Grail play. This isn't a review of the play of course, but the actors did a great job in that! The theater is a classic old-school place. Seating is limited, but generally well-maintained. We sat in the balcony, which was great! Tight seats up there though - you've been warned. Drinks are typical theater types - small and somewhat over priced, but not as bad as I expected. Sound and lighting were great. And the staff was super nice and helpful. I'll definitely be back for future shows!

    Great show! So glad we made it down during their last few performances! Thank you, cast and crew!
    Amanda D.

    As other reviewers have said, this is a pretty small theater - but truly no bad seat in the house! We have enjoyed a couple shows here before; the most recent being Avenue Q. Bartenders are quick, event hosts/ushers are polite and helpful. Would for sure not hesitate to get tickets to another show here.

    Ellen W.

    Spent a wonderful week at the Venus Cabaret teaching some of Chicago's best young performers at Vocal Boot Camp America, at the end of June. Walter, Kristi, Carl, Allie and Abbie (along with all of the staff) were welcoming to all of the students and teachers. They helped create a wonderfully safe and intimate space to explore and grow with these young artists. The final performance was fantastic and the room was perfect for our needs in every way. Can't wait to work there again!

    Rhonda F.

    I saw Avenue Q the other night and enjoyed the show and venue very much. The staff are friendly and accommodating . They were helpful when I was deciding if I might want to change my seat location. The theater itself is small and cozy. All seats offer a great view, were quite comfortable and were elevated just enough for great sight lines - even if you're short. The bar area is a great idea. There is a lot of seating and the wine pours are fantastic. When we commented on it, the bartender said it was a "theater pour". HaHa!!! The restrooms were clean and pleasant. Street parking was plentiful.

    Bonnie E.

    Intimate venue, long-time favorite. I used to live down the street! Here is a theatre where I do believe (having sat in many areas,) that there truly is not a bad seat. The red velvet seating is quite comfortable too. Just saw and highly recommend "Bunny,Bunny" if you're so inclined. The spirit of Gilda Radner is channeled rather incredibly by Dana Tretta, Zwiebel is played with emotional-adeptness by Jackson Evans and you won't believe how many characters are pulled off by the talented Jason Grimm. In fact, I haven't gone to a performance that I'm inclined to see again within the same run, but this one... why, I'm going to see it again if my name's a-not Roseanne Roseannadanna! (Haha, couldn't resist!) Saw the CS Lewis-inspired one-man show "The Most Reluctant Convert" last summer and was taken on a spiritual journey by the magnificent performance of Max McLean. http://mercurytheaterchicago.com/cslewis.html If you're a C.S. Lewis fan, I cannot recommend this show highly enough, should it make its way back. Or, if you just want one man's theological perspective, perhaps you'd find this an interesting story. I enjoy smaller theatres like The Mercury for their overall character, the wealth of talent they showcase and their variety of subject matter. And when you walk out the front door, you just may meet the cast as was our opportunity this past Saturday. Currently, food/beverage isn't permitted in the venue but plans are in the works for an establishment adjacent and they'd then have a liquor license for the theatre. "Grassroots" currently shares the same vestibule as Mercury's ticket office so it's easy to pop in during intermission if you require a beverage. Also, when you phone Mercury, the phone is promptly answered, ticket desk has accommodating hours if you'd like to stop in and purchase, otherwise it's a modest $4 fee for over the phone / online ticket purchase. Spamalot is coming!

    The Producers tonight
    Ken O.

    I recently saw the production of The Producers at this neighborhood theater and it was my first time at this place. Due to the area, the parking can be a little tough to find. The lobby is on the smaller side, however, very well planned out. The ticket assistant will help you to find your seat(s) since the theater is not that large. The acoustics were great along with the view of the stage. I would recommend this theater. Looking forward to seeing another production here.

    Mai N.

    I saw avenue Q here and loved it! The theater isn't very big so there's no bad seat in the house. It feels intimate with the stage and performers so close to you. Drinks are fairly priced. They had canned wine (375ml = half a bottle of wine) for like $10 if I remember correctly. Also, they have good customer service. Quicker response by phone than by email. My boyfriend had accidentally bought tickets for the wrong date, and they allowed us to change it to a different date with only a $4 change fee.

    Jim S.

    Really a great little theater the staff here was so friendly and helpful and there is not a bad seat in the house and the acoustics were very good it was just really a nice enjoyable experience.... And even the valet Parker was a good guy it wasn't cheap it was $15 but in the city that's not too bad

    Intimate venue
    Chris T.

    I can't think of a better venue for watching a show featuring racist potty-mouthed puppets. What I love about this place is that even the back seats feel like you're not in the nose bleeds - it's an intimate venue that affords you great views wherever you're seated. I also appreciated the relaxed feel of the place. You could bring your drinks in from the bar, and the ushers don't hassle you to see your ticket when you come back after intermission. I'd definitely see a show in this space again.

    Anna W.

    An amazing and intimate venue to watch Avenue Q at! The performers were amazing, and I loved that they came out and interacted with the audience so much! Boyfriend surprised me with tickets to the show and we were seated right along the balcony on the second floor. In all honesty though, I don't think there's a single bad seat in the house, even the ones along the sides of the balcony where you have to turn your head to watch (don't be scared away by the "obstructed view" warnings). I ADORED the show. I can't say enough about it. I'd been wanting to see this since it first came out a few years ago and had memorized a lot of the songs. The small venue made it even more perfect. Honestly, this current crew (there through October -- so go soon!!) was phenomenal. I loved their renditions more than the original soundtrack versions. Please, do yourself a favor and go buy yourselves some tickets to this show before they're gone! (Bonus fun: there's a bar and restaurant attached to the theater... so bring a drink in for yourself -- totally okay with a lid -- and bring it to a whole new level of enjoyment!)

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    One of my favorite mid sized theaters in the city. I've seen a number of shows here and they all have been excellent.

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    Went to see Ladyday on the 26th and it was a cozy setting, very clean older building and the show was awesome

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    Little Shop was a great production with a great cast. My whole family had an amazing time. Totally impressive and worth the time!

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