The Chicago Theatre is a famous theater landmark located on North State Street in the Loop community area in the city of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The Theatre opened on October 26th, 1921 and was immediately recognized as the "Wonder Theatre of the World!"
The theater is host to stage plays, magic shows, comedy performances, speeches, and concerts. Although it now emphasizes live performances of popular music, it once served as a motion picture theatre. For several decades, it was the city's premier movie theater.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 1979, and it was listed as a Chicago Landmark on January 28, 1983. The marquee is a Chicago cultural and physical landmark that commonly appears in film, television, artwork, and photography.
93XRT shows featured at The Chicago Theatre have included Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, Lyle Lovett, Bright Eyes, and many more.