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CIBC Theatre

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CIBC Theatre is a theater at 18 West Monroe. There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased for Broadway In Chicago events. Cameras and recording devices are not allowed. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. No outside food or beverages allowed.

CIBC Theatre auditorium and stage in Chicago
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Event-day answers for CIBC Theatre

FanProof verdictAt CIBC Theatre, choose Orchestra if stairs are difficult. Elevators reach Mezzanine and Balcony, but steep steps remain between those lobbies and the seats; Dress Circle has no elevator access. For help selecting accessible seats, call Broadway In Chicago at (312) 977-1700 and press 4 before buying.

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Bags & entry

Bring only a bag that fits comfortably under your seat. Bags undergo security screening, and no coat or bag storage is available. Arrange storage elsewhere for larger belongings and check your show’s entry notice.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 12:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 1:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 2:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

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Venue details
Venue typeTheater
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Transit & the journey home

Use the entrance at 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

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Reduced rate parking is available at 17 East Adams.

Location

18 West Monroe

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Seats & views

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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Current event inventory

For most productions children under 5 are not permitted for the courtesy of the other patrons. Everyone is required to have a ticket. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.

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Positive

Accessibility check

For wheelchair accessible seating please call the box office at 312-977-1700 ext. 1259. ELEVATOR: There is no elevator access to the dress circle level of the theatre. There is elevator access to the mezzanine and balcony levels. Box office hours vary. Please call (312) 977-1700 for the current week's hours.

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The experience

  • Watch out for: There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased for Broadway In Chicago events. Cameras and recording devices are not allowed. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. No outside food or beverages allowed.
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18 West Monroe · Chicago, IL

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Destination
CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe · Chicago, IL.
Transit
Use the entrance at 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603.
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Use the entrance at 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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