Oriental Theatre, Chicago

Name: Oriental Theatre
Address: Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-977-1701

#168 among attractions in Chicago

Gothic Revival architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The James M. Nederlander Theatre is a theater located at 24 West Randolph Street in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, Illinois. Previously known as the Oriental Theatre, it opened in 1926 as a deluxe movie palace and vaudeville venue. Today the Nederlander presents live Broadway theater and is operated by Broadway In Chicago, currently seating 2,253. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1926 (98 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCapacity: 2253Coordinates: 41°53'5"N, 87°37'44"W

Address

Downtown (The Loop)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-977-1701

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Day trips

Oriental Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Street, Macy's, Chicago Theatre, Chicago Picasso.

~1020 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
State Street, Chicago
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~600 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Macy's, Chicago
3 min walk • Macy's on State Street, located in the heart of Chicago, stands as an iconic landmark and a testament to the city's rich retail history. Housed in a historic building that dates back to 1892, this flagship department store is not only a shopper's paradise but also an...
~460 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Chicago Theatre, Chicago
3 min walk • The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~540 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Chicago Picasso, Chicago
3 min walk • The Chicago Picasso is an untitled monumental sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois.
~1080 ftE
Free cultural exhibits and concerts
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
6 min walk • The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders.
~960 ftNE
Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Chicago
5 min walk • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a war memorial in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, dedicated on November 11, 2005.
~340 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Chicago Design Museum, Chicago
2 min walk • The Design Museum of Chicago or "DMoC" is a museum of design in the Chicago loop. It was founded by Tanner Woodford in 2012 as a pop-up museum, and hosted exhibitions in different venues around Chicago in 2012 and 2013.
~1000 ftN
Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • The Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, also known as the State Street Bridge, is a bridge that carries State Street across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~1000 ftN
Bridge
Dearborn Street Bridge, Chicago
5 min walk • The Dearborn Street Bridge over the Chicago River was built in 1962. It connects the Near North Side with "The Loop." The American Institute of Steel Construction honored the bridge with the 1963 "Most Beautiful Steel Bridge" award in the Movable Span category.
~940 ftSW
Chicago school architecture, City hall
Chicago City Hall, Chicago
5 min walk • Chicago City Hall is a 10-story building that houses the official seat of government of the City of Chicago in Illinois. Adjacent to the Richard J. Daley Center and the James R.
~310 ftSW
Architecture, Public art
Daley Center, Chicago
2 min walk • The Richard J. Daley Center, also known by its open courtyard Daley Plaza and named after longtime mayor Richard J. Daley, is the premier civic center of the City of Chicago in Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oriental Theatre open?

Oriental Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Oriental Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Daley Center, Chicago (2 min walk), Goodman Theater, Chicago (2 min walk), 108 North State Street, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Design Museum, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Oriental Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oriental Theatre:

Bus

Dearborn & Randolph • Lines: 22, 24, 36, 62, (N) N22, (N) N62 (1 min walk)
State & Randolph • Lines: 10, 146, 148, 2, 29 (2 min walk)

Metro

Lake • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (3 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (8 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (16 min walk)