Greenhouse Theater Center — Attraction in Chicago

We went here for Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy show tonight. It was a very disorganized event. Upon our arrival with prepaid tickets we entered the lobby with several other guests. No workers were there and everyone was wondering what to do. They finally opened side door and let us upstairs to the event. Upon getting tickets validated to enter we asked gentleman where to we get parking tickets validated because we saw a sign to do before show. He said he didn’t know. First actress was terrible. Then they brought in second drink offering but my girlfriend asked for dairy free offering and he said he would make it with almond milk but never brought it. Second act was dramatically better but disgusting because actor literally was spitting everywhere. Good thing we sat in back row. After the two disappointing acts we left. You advertised it as a speakeasy but there was nothing about it as such. We felt like we were in a high school play atmosphere instead of a speakeasy type event. I would have given zero stairs but 1...

I came here to see a play called Blonde Poison! My friends and I were really excited to see the show and it was opening night! I had heard they moved the stage last minute, but the space, stage, and props were in perfect condition. The seats were comfortable can and the house wasn't too crowded. I showed up too late to grab drinks at the bar, but I heard my friend enjoyed his drink throughout the 90 minute show. The lights, sounds and stage were immersive. I felt both close to action, but with enough perspective to see the whole stage. When leaving I felt bad that I couldn't talk in the lobby because there were other shows going on, but I wasn't disturbed at all by...

It is irresponsible towards public safety, harmful to staff, and a slap in the face to the local theatre community to be opening an indoor performance as the pandemic is on the rise in Lincoln Park. In the past, I have enjoyed attending Greenhouse Theatre performances, but due to this theatre's response to criticism to opening their performance of Judy and Liza (in a time when even Broadway is shut down!), as well as stories surfacing from people who have worked with Greenhouse Theatre Center citing unprofessional practices from leadership, and I can no longer engage with this theatre under...