Theatre

Cadillac Palace Theatre

Chicago, IL, United States·Est. 1926·2,344 seats

musical

24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

A jewel of Chicago's Theatre District, the Cadillac Palace Theatre opened in 1926 as a lavish vaudeville and movie palace designed by the firm of Rapp and Rapp. Its ornate French Baroque interior, with gilded plasterwork and a grand lobby, was meticulously restored in 1999 to host major Broadway touring productions. The 2,300-seat house has since welcomed some of the most celebrated musicals of the modern era. As a cornerstone of the Broadway In Chicago circuit, the Cadillac Palace remains one of the Midwest's most glamorous destinations for theatrical spectacle.

Season

Upcoming Season

The Outsiders

The Book of Mormon

Bluey's Big Play

Full season at Cadillac Palace Theatre

The Experience

Acoustics, seating, and what to expect

Acoustics

3.5/ 5

Generally regarded as having good acoustics, particularly from the Balcony section. The 1999 complete restoration likely included acoustic infrastructure updates.

Best Seats

Orchestra center rows J through P offer the ideal balance of proximity and unobstructed sightlines. Dress Circle and front rows of the Mezzanine also provide excellent views. Avoid far left/right sections which offer angled views.

Dress Code

No Dress Code

Visitor Guide

Tickets, pricing, and getting there

Rush & Day-of Tickets

$49 day-of-show rush tickets available at box office when it opens on performance day, limit 2 per valid ID. Seats may be single or have limited view.

Around the Venue

Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby

Plan Your Visit

Chicago

Pre-show dining, bars & more for Cadillac Palace Theatre visitors.

Full visit guide

Green Room — Chicago

Performer City Guide

5 practice spaces, 2 music stores, 2 vocal coaches

The Fine Arts Building Studios
Check the building directory for available practice rooms and current voice teachers. Rates vary by studio. The building is a one-stop resource for vocal coaching, piano practice, and instrument lessons.
Chicago Music MartWebsite
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ask for the repair technician recommendations; Chicago's orchestral musicians trust the same luthiers and technicians year after year.
Generally 10 AM–6 PM, but hours vary by tenant
Chicago Vocal Arts Center
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Book a 30-minute audition coaching session before submitting to major companies; coaches have direct connections to casting directors.
By appointment; flexible evening and weekend hours
Dancer's Edge Studio – Loop Location
Professional-grade facilities, hourly rentals, technique classes, show choreography workspace
Monthly studio memberships offer significant discounts; many ballet companies pre-block time during development season.
6 AM–10 PM daily; advance booking required