Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse
Broadway In Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse is located at 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611, on the northeast side of Water Tower place, just behind the Ritz-Carlton. The theatre entrance is directly across from the back entrance to Water Tower Place.
Before and after your visit, we invite you to grab a drink at the bar or enjoy the wide variety of restaurants and other shops within walking distance of the theatre, in downtown Chicago.
Seating Capacity: 549. You can see the seating chart here.
Directions and Parking
DRIVING
You can use the link at right to obtain detailed Google Map directions from your location, or use these general instructions:
From the Northern and Northwest Suburbs
Take the Kennedy Expressway (90-94) and exit at Ohio St. Take Ohio east to Michigan Ave. Turn left onto Michigan Ave. and proceed north to Pearson St. and turn right. Turn left onto N. Mies Van Der Roh Way (the covered drive between the Playhouse and Water Tower Place). The Water Tower parking garage entrance will be LEFT on Chestnut, and the entrance to the theatre will be on your right.
From the Loop
Take Michigan Ave north to Pearson St. and turn right.Turn left onto N. Mies Van Der Roh Way (the covered drive between the Playhouse and Water Tower Place). The Water Tower parking garage entrance will be LEFT on Chestnut, and the entrance to the theatre will be on your right.
From the Southern Suburbs
Take the Kennedy Expressway (90-94) to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Exit onto E. Chestnut St.. Parking garage and entrance to the theatre will be on your left.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CTA Red Line trains
Exit at Chicago Red Line station. Walk three blocks east to Michigan Ave. Turn left (north) on Michigan Ave. and proceed north two blocks to Chestnut St. Turn right onto Chestnut. Theatre will be on your right, directly behind Water Tower Place.
CTA Brown and Purple Line trains
Exit at Chicago Brown/Purple Line Station at Chicago and Franklin. Take the #66 (Chicago) bus or walk about 8 blocks east to Michigan Ave. Turn left on Michigan Ave. and walk 2 blocks north to Chestnut St. Turn right onto Chestnut. Theatre will be on your right, directly behind Water Tower Place.
CTA bus routes
#66 (Chicago), #146 (Inner Drive/Michigan Express), #151 (Sheridan), and #147 (Outer Drive Express).
PARKING LOTS
You can find ample parking in the Water Tower Place Parking Garage (163 E. Chestnut St.) directly in front of the Broadway Playhouse. Save on parking with a chaser ticket from the staff at the Broadway Playhouse (approximately $14 for up to 4 hours, $17 for up to 7 hours). For more information, please call 312-440-3163
STREET PARKING
Downtown Chicago has limited street parking. We recommend using apps such as SpotHero to find available spots around the theatre if you choose not to use the Water Tower Place parking garage.
Please allow ample extra time if you are looking for street parking.
ACCESSIBILITY
The accessible entrance to Broadway Playhouse under the overhang between Pearson and Chestnut Streets. From the entrance, the lobby is on one level. To access the theatre while using a mobility device (like a wheelchair, cane, or walker), proceed to the right side of the lobby (towards the restrooms) to use the ramp into the theatre.
Seats in Row F are accessible without stairs.
Seats in Row G require the use of 2 stairs up, with a railing.
TimeLine’s Audience Services staff would be happy to help you with any questions you have about the accessibility of the Broadway Playhouse. Please contact TimeLine Theatre’s Box Office for more information: 773.281.8463 x6.
For patrons trying to purchase tickets in accessible locations to Eureka Day, you may call Broadway In Chicago’s access hotline at 312.977.1700 and press 5 or TTY: 800.359.2525. You can also email your inquiry to Broadway In Chicago at accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com
Reminders
- Reserved Seating
- No Late Seating
- Subscriber Tickets will be E-Tickets
- Accessible Seating