Lookingglass Theatre Company

Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre! For over 20 years Lookingglass has redefined the theatrical experience in Chicago. Our more than 55 world premieres, adaptations and circus spectacles have toured to more than of more than a dozen cities around the US.

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    (312) 337-0665

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    lookingglasstheatre.org

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821 N Michigan Ave (at Pearson) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

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Sheri Jacobs

Eat at the Mity Nice Grill before the theater . Great food and they have a great special pre-theater

Christopher Marx

I have likely seen about a half dozen of their shows from 2009-11. And all were amazing. More artistic , touching, and technically impressive than anySteppenwolf or Goodman show I have seen.

Lisa Wang

Saw the little prince here-- so visceral, whimsical, and imaginative ; very intimate space , not a bad seat in the house

~m d~

Expect the unexpected. Always cerebral & plenty To interpret afterwards... Good people

Gina Driskell

Always a good show at the Looingglass. A true theatre experience.

NikAroundChi

Awesome, creative, interesting productions full of talented people. I love Lookingglass.

Angie Osmanski

Cash bar , so make sure you come prepared!

Jenna Rae

The Great Fire was truly amazing. Definitely going back to see other shows.

lowercase o

A very unique play. Bring your imagination with you & any seat is a good seat in the house.

Shannon B.

Best theatre in town for new works! Inventive, innovative & imaginative

Dorothy Tressler

Just saw Mr & Mrs Pennyworth and it was outstanding.

Gilt City

Lookingglass Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by actors that went on to strike it big, including Joey Slotnick.

Scott Silberstein

Come check out a show and see what "theater without a net" means!

Dan Grossman

Unreal. Genius. Inspiration. Dreams.

Tony Hernandez

It's the best theatre in Chicago!!!

Jacqueline

Trust is a must see.

Erik Selz

"Trust" = brilliant

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