Lovely venue!!! Spacious theatre, comfortable seats. Every seat feels like a good one. Wonderful, well organized, and friendly staff. Clean bathrooms. I came here last night to see Manual Cinema and it was a fabulous experience. Excellent acoustics for the live music. read more

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It was my first visit, ever, to this theatre for an off-Broadway play which was good, although I don't think it warranted the $75 ticket price (after taxes and fees), but the space we saw this play was a smaller theatre space on an upper floor, and it was stifling hot. I am surprised no one passed out from the heat-thank goodness it was only late-April and not mid-summer. read more

Went to the Victory Gardens Theatre for their Ignition 2018 festival. We were fortunate to witness a staged reading of How to Defend Yourself by Lily Padilla. It was very interesting to see all of the behind the scenes preparations that go into a production of a play. The actors were excellent and the venue is intimate and welcoming. The theatre is dedicated to the development and production of new plays and playwrights. It is also exciting to see so many female playwrights getting the opportunity and guidance to finish their productions. A great place to see up and coming playwrights, plays and actors! read more

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It's theatre week and I want to see a show! Let's Go, Shall We?!? Victory Gardens, once Biograph, is located in North side Lincoln park area just outside of downtown. It has a history that I wasn't aware of until after which I will get to later. Remind me. Breach is an amazing play that was put on at the Victory Gardens Theatre written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Lisa Portes. The cast put on an amazing smart comedy play! My sister and I, walked through the door and to our left was will call; we picked up our tickets there. We made use of the facilities that were very clean. We were about 40 minutes early but thankfully they let us in as it was a bit cold out. We both ordered tea and can you believe that they have ginger beer! There were seats along the wall that we sat at and sipped our spot of tea. Next to us were some of the cast members rehearsing. This play was still in preview and we were aware of that; it was so cool to see them in action. We noticed that they even had a photo backdrop and an iPad setup for attendees to take photos! It got more crowded as the start time of the show was drawing near. There are two entrances into the theatre and as we entered they scanned both of our tickets. We made our way to our seats which were in the third row and to the right; not a bad seat in house. It was a full house--Lights were dimmed and the show began. Breach is about a Black woman who experiences and recovers from self hate. Margaret's has a dead end job and a withering relationship. She's obligated to taking care of her aunt who once took care of her. She makes a new friend who helps her along the way named Carolina and she was hilarious. Her current boyfriend was good on paper but not necessarily good for her. Experiences love (as the person she was meant to be with was right under her nose all along) and motherhood. She never got a chance to take back all the harsh words she said her her aunt, but still had a loving support team of people around her. The cast and crowd were diverse and everyone left the theatre touched! What I got from this show is that life is too short to live it angrily. You miss out on so much in life from a hardened heart. Reminding me how important it is to validate important people in our lives as we don't know what each day holds. We've all gone through things and it doesn't have to define who we are. I really believe too many people are looking for the right person instead of trying to be the right person. These are my goals to continue to love and work on myself. You can do anything you put your mind to--hey, I believe in you! Oh thanks for the reminding me about the history: John Dillinger, the bank robber, was killed by the FBI on 22July1934, after the movie Manhattan Melodrama and being betrayed by the Lady in Red. The Biograph, which is now Victory gardens, is one of Chicago's last landmarks to exist from its past; Al Capone territory. Tours can be found here. Breach: February 9 - March 11, 2018 Previews: Feb 9-15th Regular run: Feb 17-March 11th Policy: Children under 6 not allowed (Breach has some language and sexuality) and silence all electronic devices. Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays: ​7:30pm Saturdays:​​ 3:00pm (during regular run) & 7:30pm Sundays:​​ 3:00pm "Love yourself and the rest will follow!" -unknown read more

Victory Gardens Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my favorite Equity theatre spaces in Chicago. It's a small, friendly atmosphere. The shows and programming practice what they preach- many are free and directly reflect VG's mission of producing new work and cultivating an inclusive theatre community. VG is a consistent leader in shaping Chicago's theatrical culture and mediating dialogue that offers insight, empathy, and growth. They also often host fellow companies in their upstairs theatre that share their values. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. VG also offers numerous opportunities for discount tickets. YAAAAS. #brokemillenialartist If there were a billion stars, I'd give them to VG. read more

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I came to the theatre for a private benefit. The stage is intimate and house seats comfortable. There is not a bad seat in the house. The overall theatre is good and depends on the performance. Drinks- expensive and missing limes. What's w a bar that doesn't have lime? It is the reason for -1 star. Come on. The drinks were pricey and asking for a vodka soda w lime is NOT a big ask. Limes please. read more

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I haven't been here for years, since the reign of the previous director they turned the direction into shows that I didn't have an interest in seeing. Now they are back, and the anticipation for interesting plays has brought me buzzing. I saw Queen of the Night which was a very well written, directed, and acted intimate play for 2 actors. There was great risk to turn this into an overly sentimental/superficial type of generational interaction, but I was greatly pleased to see two complex characters not defined by any one trait, interacting as humans from different worlds despite being in the same family. The house was intimate and you felt very close to the action (in the upstairs Richardson theater RIP). The lobby was open early for checking in and a drink, of which I availed myself (nice strong/bitter cocktail). Just a note that nobody was there at the front checking for COVID precautions until more people were coming in, I was not checked though I am fully compliant like a good lad. read more

We saw Indecent on closing weekend and it was really well done. The set was expertly designed and the transitions were executed seamlessly. The cast was amazing and took on the various dialects well. We did get confused a few times by the actors switching to different characters but it didn't take away from the overall story. We also enjoyed the photoshoot setup and step and repeat backdrop in the lobby. Every staff member we encountered from box office to usher to bar was attentive and genial. We look forward to returning for another production soon! read more

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While we were fortunate enough to sit on the second row of the center section, I suspect there is not a bad seat in the place. The theatre has 200-300 seats which affords everyone a good view of the stage without the need for binoculars. The sound system and acoustics are also great. Street parking in the area can be challenging so it is best use the theatre's valet parking option. Overall, I was really impressed by this theatre and look forward to returning. read more

On Mother's Day of 2018-my parents and I went to "The Madres" theater production at the Victory Gardens Theater. Not only was the play phenomenal; but the theater was a fun and lively place. The Red Carpet- Arriving early and waiting around the bar/coffee area you can take a free picture on the Victory Gardens Red Carpet Area and email it to yourself! Everyone in the area was excited about this-including myself and my parents. The Theater and Seating- Seating is general admission-however; all of the seats were comfortably padded for a two hour play and elevated so that everyone had an equal and a clear view of the stage and actors. The Play- "The Madres" or "The Mothers" was written by local playwriter Stephanie Alison Walker who grew up in Argentina during what is considered "The Dirty War" and it was the mothers of the Plaza de Mayo that marched (and still march today) in front of the Casa Rosada (President's Residence) in Buenos Aires. Having lived with a family in Buenos Aires and studied Spanish at a Language School I learned a great deal about Argentine culture and history. What was wonderful about this play was that it was told from an individual family's perspective within the walls of their home. I highly encourage EVERYONE to see this play. The Playwrite's Perspective- "When a friend invited me to go with her to the Plaza de Mayo and march with las Madres one Thursday afternoon in 1998. I hadn't known much about Las Madres, los desaparecidos or the dictatorship before then even though I spent time in Argentina throughout my childhood and even though I have Argentine relatives and even though I was a Spanish major in college and even though the first time I was in Buenos Aires when I was 5 was during the dictatorship. I still didn't know. So, I started researching and continued to read about this very painful period in Argentine history over the years. I was inspired by these women-- the first to stand up and call out the dictatorship at great risk. They used their voices to bring the world's attention to what was happening in Argentina and they never gave up. It's a complicated period and one that the world should know about. I am a character-driven storyteller and as such, this play is about the characters more than it is a "history play." It's a play about a family set in a specific moment in history." Source: http://stephaniealisonwalker.com FYI-If you visit Buenos Aires go to the Plaza de Mayo Mother's Cafe. it supports the cause and also the empanadas are amazing! See: https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-revolucionario-bar-buenos-aires https://buenosairesconnect.com/el-revolucionario-cafe-madres-plaza-mayo-centro/ For Fun: After the play we went a few doors down from the Theater to Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant-while waiting for our food-some of the cast from the play arrived for dinner and were seated next us. One of whom was "The Father" or priest who provided an emotional and exceptional appearance in the play (standing ovation-not kidding)-my Dad went over and said "Father-what a great performance!" and we all smiled! read more

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Dropped by here for the third anniversary of Grown Folks Stories and I loved the layout of the theater. Not a bad seat anywhere. Small intimate feel. If you are lucky you can snag a street parking, but if not they have valet for 11 bucks. I have made a mental note to myself to come check out some plays here very soon. read more

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I've come here a few times and this time came to see culture clash. Was very good, the place was not full and it was worth it. The place is clean and the bar on the first floor offers many options of drinks. Valet parking offered is for 13 bucks and easy to pickup your tickets. Will come again read more

Holy hell, is this really the old Biograph Theater? The one that I went to EVERY Friday night in high school to see "Rocky Horror Picture Show"? Wow, what a difference a couple of decades makes. It looks nothing like I remember, and I guess that's a good thing, although the old Biograph was a marvel. We went last night to see "At Home/At the Zoo" and initially we had a seating snafu - we purchased two tickets on Goldstar Events and when we went to find our seats, they weren't together. The usher blamed it on Goldstar but we knew it wasn't Goldstar's error since they clearly state that seats are not assigned until you arrive. Anyway, the usher quickly rectified the situation and we had great seats dead center. Although this venue is somewhat on the large size, it feels intimate. The seats are comfortable and there's actually enough room so that when people need to squeeze by you, you don't have to get up out of your seat. They also have valet parking for a fairly reasonable cost of $11, which is not bad for Lincoln Park in an area where street parking can be difficult to come by. We were lucky enough to snag a spot just down the street and other than having to dodge a puddle of vomit outside of Buffalo Wild Wings, it worked out quite nicely. If you're a fan of theater, I highly recommend checking out Victory Gardens. read more

This place is absolutely amazing!! I had never been here and went to a show during Theater Week in Chicago. A Wonder in my Soul was phenomenal! The actresses and actors were awesome! They had a post show discussion that was powerful and moving. I can't wait to go here again! read more

Victory Gardens Theater - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been going to this theater the past couple of years. The downstairs theater is warm and welcoming and the chairs are quite comfy! The upstairs theater is more intimate and designed just as well. Whenever I go there, the the staff is friendly and helpful. I never feel uncomfortable if I have questions and always ask someone working there. Last weekend, my friend and I saw It's a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph Theater. The performance jutted us back to 1944 and the abridged version of the movie helped remind me why I love watching it annually! We laughed, we clapped, we sang, we got into the Christmas spirit! What a spectacular play and would recommend it to anyone who wants to feel the warm, fuzzy feeling that is often forgotten during the holiday season. read more

Have to come here at least once since its where Dillinger got his topped knocked off. And my first visit was to see Grown Folks Stories. I really liked this theatre because of its size. There is not one bad seat in the house. Restrooms are easily accessible. Its clean. What more can you ask of from a theater? It just gives off that intimate vibe I'm sure no matter what show you're there to see. Only reason I didn't give it the top rating is because I had no need to buy a drink from the fully stocked bar so I'm not sure what their prices look like. I shouldn't have come hammered but then again yes I should since its a recession still for me. Budget. Definitely would like to get into live theatre more and Victory is a venue I'll look out for. read more

Victory Gardens, a theatre from the 70's has been kept very well, they actually invest money into the building. It's clean, seats are comfortable, and they don't jack up the prices on the spirits. The tickets themselves are moderate but for the performance you receive I think it evens out quite well. The staff is very friendly and the front desk has some great recommendations if you need a place to eat before hand or a drink or two for after the show. The actors are talented, I wouldn't say that I was wowed or anything but it was a good performance and I would go back. The Play - Class Dismissed: In the heat of the 1960s, you can't blame a rich kid for wondering where his priorities lie. There's your dad, who wants you to carry on the family business. Your friends (who don't know you have money) are trying to build a new way of living. There's a renegade professor. And sex, of course. Some pot, naturally. And you know what comes after sex and drugs...a comedy about youth and living with the consequences of how you spend it. From the award-winning author of Court-Martial at Fort Devens, Flyovers, and The Value of Names. It was mildly amusing, you knew where every inch of the play was heading but solid performances from the actors. I just had a hard time relating to it, I'm guess because I didn't grow up in the 60's. Still, love the theatre itself and I would visit for another play. read more

Victory Gardens now operates two separate theater spaces. The older reviews here refer to their old space at 2257 N Lincoln, which has been renamed "Victory Gardens Greenhouse," and offers shows by VG, as well as other theater companies. Late in 2006, they opened a new theater in the old Biograph Theater, at 2433 N Lincoln Avenue. This is now their main stage. The new theater is great. The renovation is so complete that you have no sense of sitting in an old movie house. The seating is very comfortable, and the sight lines are terrific -- there literally isn't a bad seat in the house. The acoustics are great -- no need for any amplification, which I always prefer. The theater is still pretty intimate -- about 300 seats -- but you're no longer right on top of the action. And they now offer refreshments in the lobby, so if you need a glass of wine or a beer to get you through the second act, you're in luck. I like Victory Gardens. They're one of the oldest professional theaters in the city, having been in continuous operation since 1974. The name comes from the "victory gardens" that people planted during World War II, in order to free up more commercially-grown produce for the troops. In the same way, VG has always focused on "home grown" theater, nurturing a number of local playwrights throughout the years. Unlike companies such as Steppenwolf, which are actor-based, VG is writer-based. New play development is part of their mission statement. They also have a commitment to diversity, including "differently abled" (hate the PC term) artists through their Access Project. But while they're dedicated to diversity, they're not sanctimonious about it -- their Access Project series is called Crip Slam, and the opening show this year featured dwarf Tekki Lomnecki's solo show about her experiences at a clothing optional commune. read more

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I went to see the Shattered Globe Theater's production of Requiem for a Heavyweight this evening at this theater. It was performed in the studio upstairs. This theater is very small; I think the recital hall at my (small) university was larger. The theater holds no more than 85 people total, and that is including the moveable chairs placed as the front row. It was a really intimate setting, and while the seats were not nearly as comfortable as I would have liked, it was great fun and I look forward to viiting again. read more

I think this theatre is nice, but I have to go more to get a fuller, comprehensive experience. The theatre space itself was intimate, which I loved, but the walls are thin to the point that the staff are constantly whisper-yelling at you (politely) to shut up. And sometimes, during the production (The Bed, which is articulate and runs throught 2.25.07), we could hear bits of other productions running simultaneously. The restrooms are smaller (4 stalls?), they do not serve alcohol, and the staff are (politely!) pushy. In the end, I know that it's out of respect for the actors, writers, crew, and audience, so I'll try not to take it personally. It is my fault, after all, that I'm recalcitrant and delinquent. I'll be good next time, but I think being able to get a glass of wine or a nice beer would ease things up considerably. If you have long legs, or even average length legs, try to request an aisle seat. Regardless of any cons, if the production is great, I'll see it. read more

Victory Gardens is doing a lot of things right. . . they're just not quite there yet. I was baffled to see that a venue in the HEART of Lincoln Park wasn't bustling with more young folk. Especially on a night where they were offering free craft brew from Rock Bottom AND pizza before the show. I suspect their marketing department may need to put on the hustle to get a bigger crowd, but the reality was it worked to our advantage! My husband and I met some friends for a show of "Living Green", a really charming tale of a black family that moves to the 'burbs. . . because they can. And the inevitable tug back to "the neighborhood". We laughed out loud. All four of us. Many times. It was a homey, lovely theatre that made us sink into our seats and relax and have an awesome Friday night. For $30. $30 to watch actors pour their hearts out? And have a belly full of local goodness beforehand? Right. Reserve your tickets now. read more

A wonderful seemingly new mid sized theater. I'm not used to a space this nice, but I guess i could get used to it. Saw Year Zero and The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity on succesive weekends; it would be hard to do better than that. Should have done a subscription; oh well. read more

High quality theater is always found at Victory Gardens. I have been there several times. The latest play I saw there was Unveiled, a moving work that was real and inspiring. Highly recommended for a great night of theater! read more

We saw the premiere of CROW here on Friday night - we were out to support my cousin who was the artistic director in the show. I liked this theater very much. It has a downstairs and an upstairs - CROW was playing upstairs, so we grabbed our tickets from the box office and headed on up. The upstairs theater is somewhat small, but intimate. For a show like CROW it worked well. The visual effects were great and we had a good time. I'd come back to this venue for future plays/shows/what have you. read more

It's such a lovely theater and there's always something interesting there. Even when I haven't liked plays I've seen at this theater I've still found them worthwhile. We saw THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAMES the other night. I kind of agree with the review in Time Out that the playwright sometimes strains in his quest for metaphor but other than some mumbo jumbo in the final scenes I thought it was pretty phenomenal. I was worried going in that it would be predictable and stale but I have to say I ended up being surprised more often than not. I gave it an extra star because they sell those cookies at the bar for charity. I'm a sucker for justifications to have another cookie. read more

I've only been to The Vic to see this Alex Blumberg from "This American Life," present live. Overall, I like the intimate setting and perfect for such performances. read more

My friends and I had a really wonderful experience here on Saturday. We were delighted with The Snow Queen. It was witty, poetic, moving, and fun. The auditorium we were in was the perfect size. There is no bad seat, and it made for a better experience. It really felt like an intimate show even though we were seated in the back row. That's how small the room was. The seats are large and comfortable, everything looks new and clean. Very nice theatre. The staff was friendly and helpful. We took photos with the actors after the show. I'd return in a heartbeat. read more

Hands down the theater that is the most committed to diversity in Chicago. Shows here are affordable ($15 for students) and always well acted and ALWAYS promote conversation, which is what theater should be. Hats off to Artistic director Chay Yew. Also, it's located in a great area with lots of dinner options. read more

Not sure if they were just trying to save money by keeping the heat off on a freezing day, but I paid a lot of money to bring students on a field trip here and we all had to keep our coats on and were still freezing. I've been taking students to see plays for 20 years, and this was one of the least organized receptions I've ever had. Rude staff who clearly did not want to be there and don't know how to interact with children/students. read more

This is not a theater in the Loop, but it is way classy. As for creature comforts, it is spacious, clean, well-managed. It is not a "black box" storefront theater. It is a venue that is supportive of creative, new drama -- an exemplar of what makes Chicago theater great. read more

Chicago is a great theatre town, and like another great theatre town I know (Seattle), the vaaaast majority of theatre and theatre audiences are white. However...besides PO BOY TANGO, some of the other larger theatres in town happen to be doing plays with or about people of color - we went to see Lynn Notage's RUINED at the Goodman, and we went to see an African American play called LIVING GREEN at Victory Gardens last night. At intermission, I was stretching my legs, when I saw a long-haired, pony-tailed, gray-haired white man and his wife accosting the house manager, saying "I know you people are losing subscribers, and I want to tell you why: We don't subscribe to your theatre to see this kind of play." "What kind of play?" asked the house manger, reasonably. "You know what kind of play I'm talking about." "No, I don't." "It's not the kind of play Victory Gardens normally does, and frankly, I wonder why you're doing it." "HOW...is this not the kind of play we do?" "This is NOT a Victory Gardens play!" "It is." "How?" asked the outwardly hippie-looking but obviously racist guy. "It is a new play by a Chicago playwright, which is part of our mission." At this point, I walked away, a little sick. I always think theatre audiences are going to be humanists - I mean, how can you love theatre and not love people? So when theatre audiences who love it enough to actually subscribe turn out to be racists who want their money back because they don't want to be watching non-white people on THEIR stage - well, to be honest, it made me a little ill, even though I know this can't be rare. Thank the theatre gods for this house manager. Thank the theatre gods for theatres that are trying to add some color to their seasons. I hope the old racists in the audiences have an epiphany about the things that link us all as human beings... ps: This is where John Dillinger was gunned down. Wish some racist bastards might meet a similar fate here, but hey, we're talking about theater now, ain't we? read more

We just went to see "Indecent" at Victory Gardens. Superb play and wonderful cast. All in all a fabulous production. The team at V. G. do not rest on their laurels. They continue to offer serious adult entertainment. A pleasure all the way around. read more

i preformed at this theater. And i loved it it is classy,cozy and most defiantly theatrical! The staff is so nice and wonderful and back stage is so cool and awesome! You must see a show here...you will love the atmosphere. read more

I saw "Boy Meets Girl" in the upstairs theater and found it to be a great place to see a play. The theatre sits maybe 50 people, so it is very up close and personal. Theactors were very talented and engaging too. read more

Several theaters in one, this theater space often hosts two or three companies at once. The shows range from interpretations of classics to the newest work by young playwrights. For example, the theater is currently hosting TUTA company's production of "Huddersfield", a brilliant drama by the Serbian playwright Ugljesa Sajtinac -- raw, intense, vulgar, philosphical, and poetic. The play is peopled by characters who display every kind of vulgarity to disguise their love of life in a world that doesn't love them back. But at the same time, a member of the Victory Gardens ensemble has his own play, "Half and Half," a more traditional drama about love and marriage, on stage here, too. Look to this theater for variety, and don't type-cast it according to the last thing you saw there. You never know what they'll do next. Three final notes: first, Victory Gardens also offers acting classes for professionals and non-professionals; second, the theater is renovating the space that once housed the Biograph up the street and will be moving as soon as it's done, so check for updates. Finally, before you head over, check the theater's website for details on parking in the nearby hospital parking garages. read more

Let me start by saying- I am not a theatre goer- yet I an not not a theatre goer. I occasionally go to plays. I just moved to Chicago and I have been to two plays here- one in January when I was visiting. The other was last week at VGT. Apparently you have to be in the know a bit when dealing with this theatre. The bf and I bought tickets to I Sailed with Magellan after reading the book. He wanted to revel in his South Side family ties. I just liked the storytelling. Also, they were having some special event that promised beer and hotdogs. First I went to the wrong theatre- apparently the "old theatre." A kindly gentleman gave me the lowdown and politely sent me on my way. Second, upon arriving at the theater we were informed that the hot dogs were not included and that you had to buy $5 tickets separately but they were sold out. NO HOT DOGS. The woman admitted that maybe it was not made obvious on the website because so many people had missed it. Uh huh...But you should have known because we've done this before. Uh huh. I still don't have a hot dog OR a beer in my hand AND I am not in the know because I've never been here before and chances that I will be coming back are dwindling by the minute. The snotty, arrogant older couple that came in after us was much more irate and indignant. They were politely informed that if they insisted they could go upstairs but there would be no food left for them. (I understand she was in a bad position having to tell people no beer or hot dogs but a little sympathy please. After all you probably are an actress-pretend to care.) Arggghhh. I was hungry and annoyed and already plotting the Yelp review. It's amazing how people can do the body movements and use the voice of a polite person but the words that come out of their mouths are condescending and patronizing. This attitude was prevalent among the majority of the employees/volunteers that night. Our ticket taker had to get the smackdown from a manager after being a little too enthusiastic about her policing of policy on some wealthy 80 year old regulars. I felt like I was in a movie about snotty theater people and I definitely felt that I was being called out as a non-theater goer. Not to mention my parents would have been in the young whippersnapper crowd for this show. Other than the atmosphere- the stage was nice and the production was fun. It had kids in it (who definitely were not south siders) so it wasn't a mind blowing, complicated, emotional story but it was fun. read more

love this theater, saw blackbird and the elaborate entrance of chad deity plus some other shows here good selection of plays, wonderfully acted, comfortable seating, friendly staff and the location is convenient read more

I am a theatre snob, having grown up outside of NYC, and I have to say that while the musicals in Chicago have always disappointed me, the plays have done an amazing job of keeping my inner snob quiet. Much of this is because of Victory Gardens. Of course, the old Biograph is stunning. I love the marquis, the doors, the entryway, the carpets. I love the theater and the impressive sets, large or small, which always look top-tier and so much more professional than other theatres right down the block. I've seen "Snow Queen," "Big Blue Nail" and "Blue Door," here. I have been mpressed by all three, though incredibly different in size, scope and subject matter. Victory Gardens handles serious subject matter with ease and great touches of humor, pulls you in without dragging you down and artfully enriches your life like other theatres promise to do, but always fall short. And why do they fall short? They do not have the lighting crews, stage managers, actors , directors, set designers and sound equipment that Victory Gardens appears to. To give and pull off the desired effect, you need all of these and more. On these, I have never been let down by Victory Gardens. So why 4 stars and not 5? The location is crappy off the cramped, dirty, so-non-theatre-going streets of the DePaul campus. Wish they'd move to Lincoln Square or Andersonville or downtown to a neighborhood where local residents and businesses would support them. read more

We started our Sunday at Victory Garden's Children's Theatre for a performance of Eric Carle's beloved children stories The Caterpillar a Bear and the Moon by Mermaid theatre of Nova Scotia, Canada. Two puppeteers and a stage manager bring these stories to LIFE! This is the second production for children that we have seen as a family and my husband and I are as entertained as my daughter. VGT has done a wonderful job making theatre accessible to families and small children. I prefer theatre for now over movies and have been very pleased. Also, we had to change our tickets d/t a scheduling conflict and the process was very easy...by phone and new tickets waiting at will call. Great job VGT. read more

I've seen many plays in this space. Very professional. Great sets. Original plays. This is the playwrite's theater in Chicago.