(312) 902-1400
24 W Randolph
Chicago,
IL
60601
41.8846
-87.6287
Neighborhoods: Loop, Central
What People Are Saying About Ford Center for the Performing Arts
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Venue – From ornate chandeliers and gold leaf to marble floors and sculptured domes, you'll be dazzled by every last detail painstakingly repainted, re-glazed, re-laid and redesigned. You'll also delight in top-notch lighting, a crystal-clear sound system and a stage that has been expanded to fit a large cast. Comfy seats are roomier than most, so you can enjoy a performance without suffering stiff legs or a sore back. Bathroom lines move quickly as ushers alert you to the next open stall, merchandise stands and concessions are on every level. You'll even find a few bar areas in…
06/25/09
The Oriental Theatre
by SimmySimmyYaaaa
This place looks amazing. I love the design and all the neat decor. Very beautiful and very classy. Not a lot of leg room in the seats but don't worry about that when you're experiencing the greatest live theater and film showings in the city!
Right down town so take a cab or use garage parking
- Pros: One of the greats!
- Cons: Not cheap for tickets
10/29/06
Beautiful but Pricey
by masm60
I agree the Oriental is a beautiful venue but I didn't find drinks reasonable at all. My wife and I just saw Wicked last week (good show by the way) and I paid $3.00 for a 12 ounce bottle of water. That's $32 a gallon!
The seats are narrow and leg room reminds me of a coach seat on a discount airline. The production, lighting and sound system are first class and the bathrooms are clean but scarce and crowded during intermission.
- Pros: Entry was quick and efficient and there is ample staff to guide you to your seat.
- Cons: Tight seating and poor legroom.
05/09/03
Bad Service
by sumguyb
I just bought tickets in person from the Ford Theater's box office. I came back to work and went to the theater's web page to send a link to people I bought tickets for. Guess What - the same tickets are 35% cheaper online with a promotion they are running. Same seat numbers, same day, same time, one row back but in the same section.
I called the office to see about refunding the tickets that I bought in person 40 minutes ago so I could buy the ones on the web for 35% less. It wasn't just that they said the tickets were non-refundable and I was stuck. That much is fair. What really got me was the way they acted like I was bothering them.
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