Chicago Theater

Chicago theater lovers: Looking for some suggestions to escape the winter blahs? Consider an overnight or weekend getaway to a world class city, some first rate Broadway-style shows and the comfortable and conveniently located Chicago Lake Shore Hotel.  

The Cadillac Theatre, 151 West Randolph Street, presents an Andrew Lloyd Webber double header: “Phantom of the Opera,” the acclaimed, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, playing through March 2; and opening March 8, Webber’s 70s rock opera “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” These shows are highly recommended for families.

“Chicago – The Musical,” opens February 25 and plays through March 2, at the Chicago Theater, 18 West Monroe Street. Winner of 6 Tony Awards and a Grammy, “Chicago” has it all: a universal story of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one toe-tapping song after another; and the most amazing dancing you’ve ever seen.

If you like your musicals rock and roll style, the Chicago Theater presents Brit Floyd, “the world’s greatest Pink Floyd Show,” with their new show “Discovery,” a 3 hour chronological musical journey spanning the entire career of Pink Floyd, 1967-94. “Discovery” plays for one night only, Wednesday, March 19.

The celebrated Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier presents the classic musical “Gypsy,” the legendary collaboration of composer Julie Stein and lyricist Steven Sondheim. Loosely based on the memoirs of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and  featuring unforgettable songs like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Together” and “Let Me Entertain You,” “Gypsy” plays from February 6 through March 13.

Make your Chicago theatre experience even more enjoyable by staying at an affordableChicago Hyde Park Hotel. A full service hotel, Chicago Lake Shore offers free shuttle bus service to and from the Loop area and is close to CTA bus and Metra train services. The Lake Shore Café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other nearby attractions include great restaurants and shopping, the Museum of Science and Industry and the University of Chicago, with its rich history and famed architecture.

 

Relax in our family friendly accommodations, get refreshed in our seasonal outdoor pool or indulge in the delicious Friday night Live Jazz Seafood Buffet at our popular Lake Shore Café. Situated in one of the most renowned Chicago communities, this is the place where many famous political figures have launched their political careers. 

No other Chicago hotel offers the same personalized service and affordable family friendly accommodations as the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel. Let us make your next visit to the Windy City an amazing experience to remember!

Chicago Jazz

Chicago Jazz Enthusiasts: Come to Chicago for a musical getaway. Whether you like your Chicago Jazz traditional or contemporary, there is a club for you.

The granddaddy of Chicago Jazz, the Green Mill Lounge, owned by Al Capone in Prohibition days, continues to nurture local acts and offer touring musicians a home away from home. 4802 North Broadway; 773-878-5552. Cash only. The Jazz Showcase, 806 Plymouth Court, has been serving great music since 1947. The Showcase was once the Chicago home for Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie. There is a special free matinee for children under 12 on Sundays. 312-670-2473. Gotta Dance? The Joynt, 650 North Dearborn Street, features four separate music venues and three dance floors. 312-573-2233. Andy’s Jazz Club, 11 East Hubbard Street, is also noted for award winning dining. Downbeat Magazine named Andy’s as a Great Jazz Venue, 2013. 312-642-6805.

Make your Chicago Jazz experience even more enjoyable by staying at the affordable Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, in Hyde Park. A full service hotel, Chicago Lake Shore offers free shuttle bus service to and from the Loop area and is close to Metra bus and train services. The Lake Shore Café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a very popular Friday Night Seafood Buffet with Live Jazz. Other nearby attractions include great restaurants and shopping, the Museum of Science and Industry and the University of Chicago, with its rich history and famed architecture.

Navy Pier

 

The Chicago Lake Shore Hotel is located near Navy Pier along Lake Michigan. The hotel is just 10 minutes south of Navy Pier on Lake Shore Drive. Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916. Originally designed as both a shipping and recreational facility, the Pier also served as a military training site during two world wars, a venue for concerts and exhibitions, and the temporary home for a once-fledgling University of Illinois’ Chicago campus.