Howard L.
6/21/2023
Yaay, I finally got to see what the Civic Opera House is like, and I really liked it. It is currently the venue for the musical West Side Story, a story with music I'm familiar with and have...
Civic Opera House
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20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Civic Opera House is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles and is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful. Built in 1929 and restored to its original splendor, it not only boasts gracious surroundings, but excellent sight lines and premium acoustics. Home to the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago, it has played host to numerous Broadway shows, including Sunset Boulevard and The Phantom of the Opera, in addition to celebrated musical artists ranging from Bj rk to Frank Sinatra. This multifaceted venue is suited for private parties and social gatherings. Civic Opera House is a privately owned company that employs nearly 100 people.
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Jacqueline B.
10/7/2025
I think I last came here 2 years ago for an opera about a boxer. This time I saw Carmen, the ballet! It was very good, and we had decent seats. Not very many bad seats here, and the ushers were...
Eric E.
5/21/2022
What a great, classic venue! First of all, the reason to be here is the quality of the performances, whether Lyric Opera or the Joffrey Ballet, who we just saw. The location is close to both...
Hector B.
12/7/2023
Recently saw "The Flying Dutchman" at the Civic Opera House. Nice production, very classy. Even though I was at the back of the theater, the acoustics of the hall were so good that I could...
Tom N.
5/19/2018
An amazing place to see a show. Great acoustics in a glorious room. But be prepared for some ridiculousness. I am surprised by the number of photos on this Yelp page, as I was kicked out of...
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