The Chicago Theatre opened on October 26, 1921. Built in French Baroque style, The Chicago Theatre’s exterior features a miniature replica of Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, sculpted above its State Street marquee.
During its first 40 years, the Chicago Theatre presented the best in live and film entertainment, including John Phillip Sousa, Duke Ellington, Jack Benny, and Benny Goodman.
Later, the guests included the Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, Harry Connick Jr, Aretha Franklin, Kathy Griffin, Gipsy Kings, David Letterman, Lyle Lovett, Dolly Parton, Prince, Diana Ross, Van Morrison, and Robin Williams.
I saw Chris Isaak here. What a voice. The Chicago Theatre is the perfect smaller venue with excellent acoustics.
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