Broadway Playhouse, Chicago

Name: Broadway Playhouse
Address: Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-977-1701

#236 among attractions in Chicago

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander subsidiary. Located at Water Tower Place in Chicago, Illinois, it was formerly known as Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. It was reopened in 2004 and seats 549. ()

Opened: 1976 (48 years ago)Capacity: 549Coordinates: 41°53'54"N, 87°37'21"W

Address

Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-977-1701

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Day trips

Broadway Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, John Hancock Center.

~1430 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
7 min walk • The Magnificent Mile, often referred to simply as The Mag Mile, is a prestigious stretch of Michigan Avenue in Chicago that runs from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side. Known as one of the great avenues of the world, this shopping district is famed...
~730 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
4 min walk • Michigan Avenue, often referred to as The Magnificent Mile, is an iconic boulevard in the heart of Chicago, United States, renowned for its vibrant shopping district. This prestigious segment of the avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, boasts an...
~1320 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
7 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
~240 ftNW
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
2 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Chicago, the John Hancock Center is an iconic skyscraper that has become synonymous with the city's architectural grandeur. Completed in 1969, this towering structure stands at an impressive 1,128 feet (344 meters), making it one of the...
~650 ftSW
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
4 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
~490 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
3 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, United States, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a pivotal venue for modern art in the region. Founded in 1967, the museum has established itself as a center for thought-provoking exhibitions...
~1620 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
8 min walk • Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois is the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States. The current Archbishop of Chicago is Cardinal Blase J. Cupich.
~720 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
4 min walk • The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago is one of the largest congregations of the Presbyterian Church, located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood of Chicago, directly across Michigan Avenue from the John Hancock Center.
~1660 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
8 min walk • St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron and Wabash streets.
~170 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
1 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.
~1040 ftE
Tower
860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago
6 min walk • 860–880 Lake Shore Drive is a twin pair of glass-and-steel apartment towers on N. Lake Shore Drive along Lake Michigan in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Construction began in 1949 and the project was completed in 1951.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Broadway Playhouse open?

Broadway Playhouse is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Broadway Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Sports Museum, Chicago (1 min walk), John Hancock Center, Chicago (2 min walk), Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, Chicago (3 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Broadway Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Broadway Playhouse:

Bus

Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe • Lines: 10, 125 (1 min walk)
Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe • Lines: 157 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (9 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (14 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (25 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (35 min walk)