Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

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5775 N Ridge Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
+1 (773) 334-7728
http://rivendelltheatre.org
Rivendell Theatre is the mainstage venue for Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Founded in 1994, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is dedicated to advancing the lives of women through theatre. An award winning, critically acclaimed professional theatre company Rivendell’s productions explore the unique female perspectives of everyday stories in an intimate, salon environment. Since our inception, Rivendell has grown to fill an important role in the Chicago theatre community as the only Equity theatre in Chicago committed to women’s stories. Rivendell has become a leader in new play development, a major port for new writers, and today, offers a brick and mortar artistic home for women theater artists to develop their work. Rivendell Theatre is a 50-seat storefront theatre and is available for rent .

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4.59 reviews
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Randa U.
2/13/2019

A very cute storefront theater, and intimate! seats about 50 people or so and allows for everyone to view. It's also very easy to connect with the actors because there isn't a bad seat in the...

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Andrea M.
9/30/2021

Rivendell continues to be a powerhouse for women. Every show is astounding where you get to experience up close some of the best acting in the city. Alias Grace, Something Clean, The Cake to name...

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louis S.
7/20/2015

Great local intimate theatre. Nice lobby, comfy seats. The current show ...Title of Show is Jeff recommended. Outstanding actors, wonderful voices. Www.brownpaperbox.org See this great show.

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John A.
5/27/2018

Saw THE CAKE last night at RIVENDELL theatre, funny, direct, very meaningful show. Terrific work, performances well all solid. tickets still available for next week. Well worth seeing.

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Shanti N.
2/23/2015

I am a fan of all kinds of theater, especially the smaller, under-the-radar venues around Chicago. This past weekend I visited Rivendell for the first time to see The Talking Cure. As other...

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