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Lisa Nihiser
Lisa Nihiser
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Chicago Theater Works is a family-owned wedding venue located in Chicago, Illinois, that creates fantastic weddings, regardless of your budget. The indoor space is unique and boasts a modern feel where you can host your wedding ceremony and reception or any other wedding-related event, such as an engagement party or bridal shower. Elopements are also welcome. They are flexible and welcome outside caterers and vendors.

Facilities and Capacity
Chicago Theater Works accommodates up to 160 people for a sit-down dinner or 200 during a stand-up reception. The indoor space includes wood floors, a brick wall, and exposed piping in the ceiling to give the room an industrial feel. You can say "I do" on top of flexiale staging during an indoor wedding ceremony. The space can be transformed with lights, florals, and drapery to fit your wedding vision and decor. There are get-ready rooms available for you and members of your wedding party. The venue is set up for WiFi and there is parking and valet services available.

Services Offered
Chicago Theater Works is unlike many venues and does not have any food or bar minimums. The prices remain the same as when you first meet during a consultation. There are no surprise fees or charges as the wedding gets closer. The first meeting at the venue will result in the creation of a timeline of your wedding and the design on how the rooms will be set up. They provide beverage services on-site and are flexible with your options. You can serve a variety of beer, wine, liquor, champagne, and signature drinks during an open, limited, or cash bar. You have the option to use an outside caterer and there is a staging kitchen they have access to the day of the wedding. A dedicated team of staff will set up and clean up the spaces for the wedding and be on-hand on the wedding day to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Chicago Theater Works does have tables, chairs, stage, dance floor, furniture, audio equipment, and lighting to use.

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Pricing & Deals

Couples usually spend $3,950
WeddingWire estimate
Reception
$1,450 starting price
Bar service
$21 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through September.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,450

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,450

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
October
November
December

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Reviews of Chicago Theater Works

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Chicago Theater Works is highly praised for its excellent staff, particularly Dawn, and their willingness to accommodate various needs for events such as baby showers, vow renewals, concerts, and birthday celebrations. The venue is described as beautiful, accommodating, and affordable, offering a fantastic experience from seamless planning to execution on the day of the event. Reviewers appreciated the stunning space, flexibility with vendors, supportive staff, and the overall smooth process, making Chicago Theater Works a recommended choice for weddings and other special occasions.

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Chicago Theater Works is highly praised for its excellent staff, particularly Dawn, and their willingness to accommodate various needs for events such as baby showers, vow renewals, concerts, and birthday celebrations. The venue is described as beautiful, accommodating, and affordable, offering a fantastic experience from seamless planning to execution on the day of the event. Reviewers appreciated the stunning space, flexibility with vendors, supportive staff, and the overall smooth process, making Chicago Theater Works a recommended choice for weddings and other special occasions.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 64 reviews
Google
4.6/5 124 reviews
Milad
Milad Sent on 08/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great value!

We used Chicago Theater Works for hosting a baby shower with about 50 guests, and it was a great experience! The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's a chill and low-key environment. We liked the logistics too - there's a nice bar, area to heat and serve food, and kitchen.

And the price point was a great deal, alcohol included!
Thisisagoodsound
Thisisagoodsound Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous space to host a concert!

We hosted a Dixon's Violin concert at Chicago Theater Works our last time in Chicago, and it was a positive experience from the start. Rarely in the music industry will venues call you, let alone immediately after you reach out to them. I was greeted with warmth, genuine interest, and curiosity about our show and interested hosting it at CTW. This level of enthusiasm and intuitive communication was maintained throughout our process and experience.
M DS
M Ds Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Chicago Inspired Celebration

We were truly blessed with an introduction to this
PERFECT venue for my husband's 50th birthday
celebration! With exposed brick and a gorgeous bar to anchor the beautiful open space, the set-up options are versatile. Great sound system for our DJ/music. I'd given no thought to the lighting, so was impressed to see how they featured in our evening's pictures (total bonus!)

The entire team was wonderful to work with; Nick was amazingly accomodating and attentive, and Dawn was equally responsive and invested in ensuring we had all we needed before and during our event.

CTW will be my first choice for any future events and I highly recommend it for your very next one!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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