Music Box Theatre
Chicago, IL 60613-3718
Phone: (773) 871-6604
- Cross Street:
- Waveland Avenue
Editorial Review for Music Box Theatre – by Chris Barsanti
In Short
Built in 1929, the theater's distinctive jazz-age look draws upon Italian, Spanish and American influences. The "night sky" ceiling of moving clouds and other elaborate decor make the 750-seat main auditorium a visual delight. In addition to visiting film festivals, the weekend matinee series highlights Hollywood classics and documentaries. Those seeking the offbeat should check out the Friday and Saturday midnight screenings, which include everything from 1970s exploitation fare to animated adult features.
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Movies, Showtimes & Tickets
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The Godfather: Part II
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Save Me
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Insider Tips
ParkingThere's valet parking at Strega Nona just up the street or you can park at the pay lot at the corner of Grace and Southport.
User Reviews for Music Box Theatre
12/11/2006 Posted by goodfellamikec
I practically LIVED in this theatre growing up. The only place to see the classics and now the LAST theatre to show midnight movies in the Windy City. The Popcorn is made with real butter. For a real treat, check out their annual Christmas program!
Pros: Great architecture, top movies, great concessions
Cons: Seats are a bit uncomfortable, and parking is tough when the cubs are playing
11/10/2006 Posted by dctomlinson
My favorite arthouse/independent theater. Love the movies, the midnight cult movies, the mix of independent, foreign and older classic movies. The smaller 16mm theater where I saw Blue Angel in the original German is very small and cramped. The main theater is certainly bigger and more spacious, but I sure wish they would replace the seating. For a marathon all night horror fest they had a while back, my back emerged fealing broken. The main reason to go is for the movies. My list of the consistently best movie programming in Chicago: Music Box, Century Center, Gene Siskel.
Pros: Movies, Movies, Movies...and the neighborhood has a great selection of restaurants for lunch.
Cons: seats are 50 years old and sometimes broken. Uncomfortable at times
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