Seating chart
Event example: for Jeff Dunham for reference only
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 4, 2026
About this venue
A historic Waukegan theatre with detailed orchestra and balcony charts, advance access services and several downtown parking approaches.
Photo details
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View of Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.
Photo: edward P. steinburg desnged, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Event-day answers for Genesee Theatre
- Bag12 × 6 × 12 inMax, permitted bagOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsChoose your parking before leaving
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictThe owner lists complimentary Genesee Street parking on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays; before 5 p.m. it lists $0.50 per hour. Covered parking is available at Municipal Garage C, 225 North County Street. Confirm posted city restrictions, rates and the accessible route before leaving your vehicle.
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What do you need to know?
Getting inBag size checker · Full entry policy
Bags & entry
Genesee prohibits BACKPACKS and bags larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches in the auditorium. Confirm necessary supplies, permitted styles and your actual show.
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Genesee bag size limit
Permitted bag
up to12 × 6 × 12 in
Ordinary bag maximum shown.
Backpacks prohibited in the auditorium.
Confirm permitted styles, necessary supplies and your actual show.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
Verified Oct 29, 2026Official policy (opens in a new tab)
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Will my bag fit?
Pick a bag to compare it with Genesee Theatre's published limit.
Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 6:15 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 6:45 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 7:30 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeTheaterCapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
When to arrive
The theatre normally opens about 90 minutes before performances; the show-day box office opens two hours before. Every attendee generally needs a ticket, and children two and younger are excluded except at children’s shows. Listening devices are available from the box office with a driver’s-license deposit; request ASL or captioning at least two weeks ahead.
Transit & the journey home
Genesee Theatre is at 203 North Genesee Street, Waukegan. The owner lists a Clayton Street accessible drop-off and an elevator to balcony level. Wheelchair/device spaces are offered in orchestra and balcony, with transfer seats on the orchestra level; ask 847-263-6300 for your exact allocation. Waukegan’s Union Pacific North Metra stop and Pace service are owner-listed options; check current return schedules.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Downtown street, garage and event valet options differ
- What to do
- The owner lists complimentary Genesee Street parking on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays; before 5 p.m. it lists $0.50 per hour. Covered parking is available at Municipal Garage C, 225 North County Street. Confirm posted city restrictions, rates and the accessible route before leaving your vehicle.
- Best option
- Compare Municipal Garage C with currently posted street parking; if using the operator-listed valet, approach from the east on Sheridan Road and bring cash. Valet operates for most events, not every event.
- Avoid
- Do not apply evening/weekend street rules to an earlier weekday arrival or assume valet is included in the ticket. Confirm the final accessible drop-off and return Metra/Pace service for your show.
Location
203 N. Genesee St.
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Seats & views
Accessibility
Genesee offers wheelchair/mobility spaces on ORCHESTRA and BALCONY levels, with orchestra transfer seats and an elevator to balcony. Arrange the exact seat/companion and complete route ahead at 847-263-6300 or tickets@geneseetheatre.com. Listening devices are at the box office with a driver license held as collateral. Request ASL/captioning at least TWO WEEKS ahead, subject to coordination.
Find your section
Seating maps & views
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Real photos from the seats
Browse Genesee Theatre photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Event example: for Jeff Dunham for reference only
Owner detailed orchestra/main-floor and pit seating
Seating chart
Owner detailed orchestra/main-floor and pit seating
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Genesee Theatre (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 23, 2026
Owner detailed balcony, mezzanine, loge and boxes
Seating chart
Owner detailed balcony, mezzanine, loge and boxes
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Genesee Theatre (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 23, 2026
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedViewing and venue layout
Unless stated, everyone regardless of age, much have a ticket to be admitted into the theater. Out of respect for our patrons, children 2 years and under are not permitted in the theater unless they attend a specific designated children's show. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
Genesee’s WALK-UP BOX OFFICE accepts cash, American Express, Visa and Mastercard. Credit-card transactions require matching ID. Confirm debit/other-card/wallet brands and concession/merchandise methods separately.
Water & drinks
Genesee prohibits ordinary outside food/beverages. Coordinate necessary medical/infant liquids; no ordinary sealed-water or empty-bottle exception is stated.
The experience
- Best for: Genesee Theatre visitors who compare the orchestra/pit and balcony/loge PDF charts, arrange accessible tickets and check their downtown Waukegan arrival plan.
- Watch out for: Backpacks and bags over 12 × 6 × 12 inches are prohibited in the auditorium; all bags may be searched. Outside food/drink, weapons and oversized items are restricted, and smoking/vaping is prohibited indoors. Check the specific performance’s camera rules and age policy rather than assuming a general ticket covers every age or item.
Why It Works
- ✓Ample parking is available in the city parking structure located at 225 N. County St. Please enter on County Street. A nominal fee will be charged. Valet parking is available for most events. Please approach the valet drive from the east on Clayton Street from Sheridan Road.
- ✓No refunds or exchanges. Event date & time subject to change. Tickets subject to cancellation if suspected of brokering or violating ticket limits. The Genesee Theatre is not responsible for any tickets that are lost, stolen, or purchased through third party website.
- ✓Accessible seating is available through the Box Office only. Please call 847-263-6300 Elevators are located on the north side of the lobby and serve all levels. Listening devices are available to patrons at the coat check on the first floor.
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203 N. Genesee St. · Waukegan, IL
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