🇺🇸 Exploring Chicago: The Chicago Theatre

When people talk about iconic buildings in Chicago, the Chicago Theatre is definitely on the list. 🎭 This magnificent French Baroque-style building was constructed in the early 20th century at a cost of $4 million. It features an elegant lobby, a grand staircase, and a lavish auditorium with ten breathtaking murals on the ceiling and above the stage. When it opened in 1921, the Chicago Theatre was promoted as the "Wonder Theatre of the World." With 3,600 seats and standing seven stories tall, it boasts a famous vertical logo nearly six stories high and a 29-rank Wurlitzer theatre organ. 🎹 It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 1979, and designated a Chicago Landmark on January 28, 1983. Its distinctive marquee has become "the informal symbol of the city" and frequently appears in films, TV shows, artworks, and photographs. 🎬📸 The best way to experience the Chicago Theatre is by joining one of the tours available from Friday to Sunday. The guides are entertaining and will take you through the grand halls, lounges, box seats, corridors, balconies, main floor, and even backstage! Throughout the tour, they share fascinating stories about the theatre’s history, architecture, and even demonstrate the mighty organ — letting you experience the incredible acoustics. 🎶 One cool tradition here: every performer leaves their signature on the backstage walls and stairs. Occasionally, celebrities sign too — like the signature of Michelle Obama✍️✨ #ChicagoLife #ChicagoTravelGuide #ArchitecturalBeauty