karina k.
9/16/2025
It has a nice little snack room where you can get drinks and snacks and it's separate from the lobby area where a lot of theaters have a whole crowd of people on lines looking to buy drinks and...
Genesee Theatre
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203 N Genesee St
Waukegan, IL 60085
The historic Genesee Theatre is a 2,400 seat entertainment venue located in Waukegan, Illinois. Located along the northern shore of Lake Michigan between Chicago and Milwaukee, the Genesee Theatre is a hub of activity for Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Hosting a variety of music, comedy, and dance, the Genesee marks Waukegan as a destination for high-quality entertainment once reserved for major cities. The Genesee was built in 1927 as a vaudeville stage and movie palace before being restored in 2004 to its modern glory as a live entertainment venue boasting one of the largest stages in the Midwest, an acoustically dynamic auditorium, and a beautifully restored grand lobby for intimate and elegant events.
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Reviews
4.0103 reviews
Rohan D.
10/23/2025
Beautiful old renovated theater, some shows are better than others but the venue is a grand old venerable lady not to be missed. Staff is sincere and at least some are volunteers. Concessions are...
Sheila C.
4/1/2025
The Genesee Theatre is a lovely old facility. Built in 1926 and operated until it was closed in 1989. It sat vacant for decades until it was re-opened in 2004, following a $23 million...
Denyce M.
4/14/2024
I am really torn about giving this venue five stars as I don't give them out easily. But in my Yelp soul, I feel I would be doing them a disservice if I didn't. Backstory to this review: The...
Tara Z.
3/24/2024
Beautiful wonder on the inside and out. Quiet when no music is playing. Amazing acoustics. Helpful ushers, a nice little bar. Multiple exists for easy access to the street. I had a wonderful...
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