The Congress Theater in Chicago is the surviving example of a movie palace in the city. It was established in the year 1926. The theater is designed with a combination of Classical Revival and Italian Renaissance style. The theater seating is capable of 2,900 audiences.
The theater is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. The theater is referred as one of the premier venues for live entertainment. The theater became the Chicago Landmark in the year 2002. The theater hosted biggest and best events of the city.
Congress Theater Chicago general information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congress_Theater
Congress Theater complete information
http://www.congresschicago.com/index.php?section=1
Upcoming events of the Congress Theater
http://www.tickco.com/venue_schedules/congress_theater.htm
The theater features all types of music performances from rock to hip hop. The most popular Hollywood events hosted in the theater are the Prince, Paramore, Nine Inch Nails, The Killers, Korn, and Billy Idol. The theater is currently used as a live music venue in the city.
The theater is also available for private and public rentals. The theater features main theater level, balcony level and the spacious four story entrance pavilion. The other features of the theater rentals are 83′ long *32′ wide on stage performance area, Temporary risers, stage extension, and modern dressing room.
The tickets can be reserved prior in online by checking the availability of the seating chart of theater. The upcoming events, schedule and the availability of the tickets can be checked in the theater website.
Congress Theater Schedule
http://eventful.com/chicago/venues/congress-theater-/V0-001-000102479-6
Tickets information of Congress Theater
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Congress-Theater-tickets-Chicago/venue/32936