Famous for its entertainment, bustling streets, and beautiful skylines, Chicago is anything but a dull destination. From shopping sprees on the famed “Magnificent Mile” to strolling down the awe-inspiring Lakefront Trail, you will never be without plenty to see and do in this city of 3 million people.
If dinner and entertainment are what you desire, Chicago has some of the best and most original dinner theater experiences in the nation! A city that prides itself on good food and good theatre, this is one area that Chicago is exceptional. Here are some of the most exciting dinner theater options you could ask for!
Noble Horse Theatre
If you’re looking for a slice of history with your dinner, check out the Noble Horse Theatre.
Originally erected as a horse stable in 1871, this historic landmark still serves as home to the main actors in the shows- the horses! Fortunately, the horses don’t sleep where you will be dining. Evening shows typically run around 75 minutes, are family-friendly, and feature such performances as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Nutcracker. Shows run year-round, and the schedule of events is posted on the theatre’s website. Dinner is optional with every show at the Noble Horse Theatre, and the theatre is also BYOB.
A short walk from Chicago’s CTA Brown Line Sedgwick stop, the Noble Horse Theatre is also in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, and is located near the Lincoln Park Zoo and the famed “Magnificent Mile.
1410 N. Orleans St., Chicago
(312) 266-7878
www.noblehorsechicago.com
The Second City
If you’re looking for some great laughs and dinner out on the town, Chicago’s famous The Second City offers a Dinner/Show deal. At Second City, the laughs never stop, and it is truly a unique Chicago experience!
A legend in Chicago’s improv comedy scene, The Second City has produced notable alumni, such as John Candy, Steven Colbert, and Tina Fey. If you’re in the city for a night, it is a must-see!
The theatre offers Dinner/Show deal, which allows you to buy The Second City tickets and make dinner reservations all in the same phone call. While not a traditional “dinner theater” experience, it does offer the best of both worlds, along with some great discounts on dinner from participating restaurants, and on tickets at one of the most legendary comedy clubs in Chicago.
Second City’s theater is located in one of Chicago’s most historic neighborhoods, Old Town, which is worth a trip in and of itself.
1616 N. Wells St., Chicago
(312) 337-3992
www.secondcity.com
Tommy Gun’s Garage
For a classic Chicago dinner theater experience, Tommy Gun’s Garage is the place for you. Boasted as Chicago’s only “speakeasy dinner theater”, it is a truly interactive dinner experience which will take you back in time to the roaring (albeit crime-filled) 1920s Chicago. But don’t worry, Prohibition doesn’t exist in this version of the 1920s, and there is a full bar and menu available (alcoholic beverages are not included in the base price). Reservations are a must for Tommy Gun’s garage, and should be made at least a week in advance. The menu is impressive, and the atmosphere can’t be beat. Wear comfortable shoes; you may need to run from the “fuzz”!
Dinner packages start at $58 for a Sunday-Thursday show, and start at $68 per person for a Friday or Saturday show.
2114 S. Wabash St., Chicago
(312) 225-0273
www.tommygunsgarage.com
