The Playground Theater, Chicago

#116 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Playground Theater, founded in 1997, remains the only continuously operating non-profit theater in Chicago dedicated to an art form invented in Chicago - Modern Theatrical Improvisation. The Playground was founded in 1997 by its original member companies. The Playground theater exists as a non-profit co-op, governed by its member companies, or "teams." The Playground currently is home to over 12 house teams in addition to guest teams, and members of the theater's Incubator Program. Located at 3209 N. Halsted Street, The Playground features performances every night. ()

Coordinates: 41°56'25"N, 87°38'57"W

Address

3209 N Halsted StNorth Side (Lakeview)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 773-871-3793

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Day trips

The Playground Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Park, Wrigley Field, Kingston Mines, Statue of Richard J. Oglesby.

0.7 miNE
Vast public space with a zoo and museums
Lincoln Park, Chicago
18 min walk • Lincoln Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of Chicago, stands as one of the city's most beloved destinations. Covering a vast expanse of over 1,200 acres along the shore of Lake Michigan, this urban park is a hub for recreation, culture, and scenic beauty.
0.5 miNW
Cubs’ historic ballpark
Wrigley Field, Chicago
14 min walk • Wrigley Field is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Chicago, known as the cherished home of the city's beloved Major League Baseball team, the Chicago Cubs. This historic ballpark, with its classic red marquee at the main entrance, has been a cornerstone of...
0.8 miS
Nightlife
Kingston Mines, Chicago
21 min walk • Kingston Mines is a blues nightclub in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The club derived its name from the Kingston Mines Theatre Company founded by June Pyskacek in 1969 and located at 2356 N. Lincoln Av. The theatre was named after the Illinois town where the father of one of its actors, Jack Wallace, worked.
0.9 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Richard J. Oglesby, Chicago
24 min walk • The Richard J. Oglesby statue is a monumental statue of Richard J. Oglesby in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Dedicated in 1919, the statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle and located in the city's Lincoln Park.
0.9 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Chicago
24 min walk • The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is a shrine in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, honoring the Roman Catholic saint who ministered there, Frances Xavier Cabrini. It was originally part of the now-demolished Columbus Hospital, which she founded in 1905, and where she died in 1917.
0.8 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago
21 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton statue is a monumental statue of Alexander Hamilton in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Lincoln Park, the monument was installed in 1952, having been completed several years prior in 1939.
1 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Music Box Theatre, Chicago
26 min walk • The Music Box Theatre is a historic movie theater located in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1929, it has been operating continuously as an art-house and repertory cinema since the early 1980s.
~520 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Briar Street Theatre, Chicago
3 min walk • The Briar Street Theatre is a theatre located in Chicago, Illinois, and is home to the long-running Blue Man Group. Originally the carriage house for the Marshall Field and Company horses, the space was purchased by Walter Topel and reconstructed into a theater.
0.7 miSE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Elks National Veterans Memorial, Chicago
19 min walk • The Elks National Veterans Memorial is a Beaux Arts-style domed building at 2750 North Lakeview Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The structure was planned by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, who wished to honor members of their order who had served in World War I.
1 miS
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Biograph Theater, Chicago
25 min walk • The Biograph Theater on Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, was originally a movie theater but now presents live productions.
0.8 miSE
41°56'6"N • 87°38'6"W
Diversey Driving Range & Mini Golf, Chicago
21 min walk • Golf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Playground Theater?

Nearby attractions include Briar Street Theatre, Chicago (3 min walk), The Vic, Chicago (7 min walk), Lakeview Historic District, Chicago (10 min walk), Temple Sholom, Chicago (14 min walk).

How to get to The Playground Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Playground Theater:

Bus

Belmont & Halsted • Lines: 151, 156, 77, (N) N77 (1 min walk)
Belmont & Halsted Terminal • Lines: 151, 156, (N) N77 (1 min walk)

Metro

Belmont • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (6 min walk)
Wellington • Lines: Brown, Purple (9 min walk)