Auditorium Theatre Renovation
Chicago, IL | Auditorium Theatre Council
Renovation of the historic landmark theater in downtown Chicago.
The Chicago Theatre Renovation
Chicago, IL
Client
Chicago Theatre Restoration Association
Architect
Project Size
150,000 SF, 2,200-seat auditorium
Market Sectors
Service
Delivery Method
CMAR
Office
Originally built in 1933, the historic Chicago Theatre was completely restored and redeveloped. The theater and the adjacent historic Page Brothers Building were integrated into one complex, while preserving the existing exterior facade in order to maintain historic landmark status. Final upgraded theater includes the following:
- 2,200-seat auditorium
- Box office lobby
- Reception suite
- Concessions and 7,000 SF of retail and merchandising space
- Administrative offices
- Rehearsal hall
- Dressing rooms
- New MEP systems throughout
The project was completed on a tight 10-month schedule, in time for a pre-booked grand opening show with Frank Sinatra.
