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    Windy City Playhouse

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Intermission
    Jackie M.

    I've been talking about this playhouse to alot of my friends, but I have yet to put in my yelp review until now. Windy City Playhouse is phenomenal. We came here on a whim to check out this local theater. Walking past this place, there seems to be a party going on inside. Fancy chandelier, LED lights, a bar, fireplace, you just want to be in than out. Tickets for shows are plentiful and there is not a bad seat in the house. The venue is intimate, but spacious with theater type seats along the wall or VIP leather chairs for the front. Cocktails are specifically concocted and specially themed. Production and show value was amazing. The performers were outstanding. I went to see the Explorers Club, while the summary alone was a bit weird, everything came together in the best way. The set, costumes, everything's really cool. You can't go wrong. Show was about 2 hours with a 30 min intermission. I came in tired and walked out here feeling ecstatic, cheering "To Science!" Overall a very fun spot to hit up in the city!

    dynamic set of King Liz!
    Rhona K.

    Went to watch King Liz at Windy City Playhouse this past week, and wow. The acting and set directing were spectacular. This place definitely doesn't give the feeling of cheap or dusty black box theatre and everything feels new and modern (props, costumes, lighting). The seats have been mentioned, but I thought the placement of the chairs and the space itself was much better than other theartres I've been to - you can see and hear from any seat in the audience! A relatively new theatre, don't give this place a pass because instead of showing Shakespeare, it's got more modern portrayals of society. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll always be on the edge of your seat during any of the plays here. Keep at it, Windy City Playhouse!

    The "stage" for Apt 3A.  I was sitting really close to the actors
    Kevin L.

    Visiting from NY and my cousin who lives nearby told me about this playhouse that we could catch a play after dinner. We saw Apt 3A and thought the story build up a great finale (albeit a bit cliche). I did find the 2nd act to be more funnier. I've been to Broadway shows back in NY like The Book of Mormon and coming to a playhouse like this feels wonderful. We sat in the first row and I've never been this close to the actors. They made me feel like I was part of the play. I'd definitely come back to catch another play next time I'm in town.

    Maxine C.

    I was here for The Explorers Club. I fell in love with the bar/lounge area. A lot of thought was put into decor and design to give the patron a great experience. The talent of the actors was a pleasant surprise as all of them were a class act. I laughed the whole time, and felt the writing was truly spectacular. The set was beautifully designed. I recommend this theater to everyone and will be buying season tickets!

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    What an amazing show, it's so original and fun you must check it out. It's a good date night show.

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    My husband and I went to see Southern Gothic and had an amazing evening date night. Highly recommend! The drinks at the bar is great too!

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    We loved it! Showed up early, had drinks from the bar and sat on the couch, saw "This"

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