Chicago Theater Works Reviews
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59 Reviews
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Angelica R. Sent on 03/05/2024
Unforgettable Experience!
The absolute best venue out there!! We had the honor to host our wedding there and we couldn’t have asked for better. Dawn and the owner of the venue were incredible. So kind, welcoming, big hearted and just incredible people. Our day was unforgettable all thanks to them. The experience they gave us was one of a kind. We felt so important and taken care of. Dawn was very detailed with us and made every step of the wedding planning less stressful and super organized. We absolutely love this place and the people! ❤️Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words. We enjoyed working with you both.
We wish you all the best.
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Missy H. Sent on 12/17/2023Our Perfect Christmas Wedding
We absolutely LOVED working with Chicago Theater Works for our wedding this December!! Dawn and Bill went above and beyond to help us create the Christmas wedding of our dreams! They are some of the nicest people we have ever met. They are more than accommodating and work your wants and needs into their schedule and venue space. They respond very promptly to emails and are very flexible with using their venue and resources to create the exact vision that you have in mind.
Dawn is incredible! She is so sweet and personable and it was a pleasure to have her as part of our big day. Dawn felt like a part of the family! The venue is a blank slate which allows you to truly create the atmosphere of your dreams. Our wedding felt very intimate and was great for our "smaller" wedding of 100 guests. With the layout of the venue, we were able to see all of our guests and talk to everyone with ease.
We catered pizza and pasta and utilized the venue's buffet tables and it was absolutely amazing! We also LOVED the placement of the dance floor in the middle of the event space as it encouraged more dancing and guest interaction. Our wedding at Chicago Theater Works was absolutely perfect and we can not wait to come back in the future! Without a doubt, you must add Chicago Theater Works to your tour list when on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue!Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you Missy and Duke for choosing us to host your special day!
It was perfect. You are truly an amazing couple and we enjoyed working with you both. So happy we were a part of your dream Wedding. Your creativity and talents really made the venue into a Winter Wonderland.
We wish you all the best,
Dawn and Team
Chicago Theater Works
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Jaclyn B. Sent on 11/09/2023A perfect space with the kindest staff!
Chicago Theatre Works made our wedding dreams come TRUE!!! We could not be more grateful for how helpful and thoughtful they were through the whole process. I had some big DIY dreams, and they were clear and communicative the whole time. I cannot overstate how much we valued Dawn as our venue coordinator, who was so personable and kind! The venue price is very reasonable, the bar package was perfect, and do not sleep on those metal ceilings for hanging decor! :D Thank you Bill and Dawn for a magical day!Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you Jaclyn and Austin for choosing CTW to host your very special day! We enjoyed working together with you both.
Your DIY decorations were so amazing! All the attention to detail transformed the room. Your day was truly magical.
We wish all the best.
Dawn and Team
Chicago Theater Works
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Maria K. Sent on 10/09/2023The Best Venue for All!
Chicago Theater Works stands above it all! From start to finish, they were easy to work with, responsive, and transparent. Dawn is a true gem, and helped us make the wedding of our dreams. We couldn’t have done it without her and the venue. The place is also a DIY wedding dream venue.Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you so much for hosting your special day with us. It was truly beautiful. The Ceremony and reception was planned perfectly.
Wishing you and Wesley all the happiness.
Sincerely,
Chicago Theater Works
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Patrick L. Sent on 10/10/2023Our Successful Fundraiser
My twin sister and I threw a BANGER of a birthday party/fundraiser all with the help of CTW. We raised $10,000 and hosted approx 100 people all dancing/drinking/eating/donating. Both Dawn and Bill were very helpful and attentive to our needs. We came in two weeks prior to the event and had everything laid out very easily. Would do again, and we very well might!Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you Patrick, We enjoyed hosting your Birthday event. We are so happy it was so successful. Thank you both for being so organized and well planned. Wishing you the best!
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Taylor M. Sent on 06/26/2023CTW is THE place to have your wedding!
I cannot recommend Chicago Theater Works enough! Working with Dawn and Bill was a breeze. CTW was within our budget and is in a good central location to Chicago. Dawn was incredible to work with and quick to respond to all our emails.
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Tjccc ?. Sent on 06/24/2023Friendly & Responsive Staffs
Dawn has been so helpful from the planning process. She made sure we have all the sets up we need. We all enjoy the venue and the event. Thank you! -
Adam T. Sent on 07/03/2023
Blissfully Happy!
Dear Dawn & Bill,
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day on Mother's Day! Trina and I really enjoyed getting to work with you to bring our wedding day to life. Our friends who assisted with set-up and decorations appreciated your help as well in creating unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime.
We appreciated having our favorite caterer (Sinha’s, Brazilian restaurant) join your venue too and being allowed certain beverage privileges. Dawn, you and your daughter were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Your energy was always great! You guys were great listeners when helping decide our floor plan layout. Your reception suggestions were definitely on our radar. Our wedding theme was, ”Simple & Elegant” and your professional experience at Chicago Theatre Works certainly made it happen! For a wonderful experience, thank you once again.
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Jennifer S. Sent on 02/06/2024
Amazing experience!
Our event was in March 2023. Dawn was amazing to work with. She is friendly, exudes positivity and was eager to please and allowed us to bring in many different vendors and even do things that weren’t previously done there.
Dawn was responsive to emails and our in-person meetings were always productive and ran on time! This venue also happens to be around the corner from my home so the convenience can’t be beat! I hope we have another reason to celebrate in the future and work with Dawn (and Bill) again.Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you Jennifer. So happy Perla had a great event.
We enjoyed working with you and hope to see you again.
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Ricky D. Sent on 03/13/2023Definitely recommend Chicago Theater Works to couples looking for wedding venue!
My wife and I had our wedding last month at Chicago Theater Works. We have a short period of preparation window (2-3 months) and do have a few special requests that the venue help accommodate all of them. The owner Bill and manager Dawn are very kind to offer customized advice and responsive to my endless messages just to make sure every detail is considered and no regret left behind. As a hands on groom, I've visited multiple venues in West Loop and Lake View areas and this venue's pricing is the most reasonable and that is another reason we chose Chicago Theater Works. We're also glad our guests love the venue and they watched the video we created on the huge screen located at the center of stage before the ceremony, which is an ideal way to present our love story and liven up the atmosphere. We had a great memory there and definitely would recommend to other couples.Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you for choosing CTW to host your special day! I was a beautiful Wedding and we wish you all the best!
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Rashad C. Sent on 12/15/2022
Exceptional!
But I wanted to thank you and Bill for allowing me to utilize the space for my Friendsgiving. My eventwas great and your space provided everything I needed Everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you for being so helpful with meetings and answering any questions that came up. The day of the event everyone from Lisa to the entire staff were so nice and helpful. I really appreciated it. I just wanted to take the time to thank you for such a smooth process from beginning to end. Have a safe and happy holidays to you both! -
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Arielle A. Sent on 10/15/2022Wedding moreno
We recently hosted our wedding here on 10/08 and Dawn and the team at Chicago theater Works are so amazing and nice. I love that everything is able to be customized to our liking. I’d definitely would recommend this venue.Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you Arielle! It was a pleasure to work together and be a part of this special day.
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Iz Ja Sent on 04/30/2022
5 star review for Chicago Theater Works!
I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful Chicago Theater Works is! Bill and Dawn were incredibly friendly and so easy to work with; they always responded to my messages within an hour of me sending them, no matter the day. The venue itself is beautiful and the perfect size for an event capacity of anywhere between 50-150 people. I hosted a formal dance for my university's club and we had about 50 attendees, all of whom had plenty of space to dance, walk around, and mingle comfortably in the space.
The venue has a spacious kitchen, private bathrooms, an extra room to get ready in, a stage, fully stocked bar, speaker system, and basically anything else you would need for most formal events. It has an extremely convenient location for any form of transportation, with free street parking on nearby side streets after 6pm and several public transportation stops within a 5-10 minute walk. Furthermore, the rustic aesthetic of the venue is absolutely gorgeous and helped all of our event photos look beautiful! All of our attendees loved the space and gave us great feedback, so I would absolutely recommend this space for anyone looking to host a wedding, formal dance, or any other type of event!Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Izzy thank you for choosing CTW to host your special event. It was so lovely to see all that joined having fun and enjoying the event.
It was a pleasure to work with you and hope to again in the future. -
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Hills U. Sent on 03/07/2022Incredible - far and beyond what I had hoped for
Chicago Theater Works is Chicago’s hidden gem. The space is so classy and beautiful and has everything a great event needs - perfect location with plenty of parking around, a stage, jumbo screen, dance floor, tons of tables, beautiful bar and reception area, large enough to accommodate up to 175 people, and all the audiovisual equipment you will need at no additional cost. Beyond all this, the staff from the owner to the bartenders to the events coordinator (Dawn), were just amazing. We held our Gala at CTW- it would not have been the success that it was without the CTW team. The team put me at such ease because they had everything covered and went over and beyond to give us everything that we needed.
I can go on and on. Dawn was so organized and had everything handled in the most professional way going over and beyond for us every step of the way. Jordin went out of his way to keep me on schedule. Wow- I really didn’t expect to have a party planner on top of everything else. Everyone was so kind as well and just so invested in the success of our event. I had my wedding at a fancy hotel in Beverly Hills. CTW was just as good if not better and a lot more affordable!!!
We can’t wait to have our next Gala at CTW. So many people were impressed with the venue and I’m sure will be holding their event with them future. I received so many comments about how wonderful the venue was throughout the night.
I would not change a thing. I wish I could give CTW more than five stars. Thank you CTW for everything!! Our gala would not have been the success it was without you!! Until the next one!Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you so much for the for choosing CTW to host your special event. We look forward to hosting and working with you in the future. Your dedication to your work and making a difference in the community is so inspirational! -
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Kathleen R. Sent on 02/17/2022
Wonderful venue, wonderful staff!
The team at Chicago Theater Works was incredible! We booked the venue in November, and they helped me host a beautiful New Year's Day wedding. I viewed several venues in Chicago and CTW was by far the best! The communication, flexibility and value allowed me to have an incredible event in my own neighborhood. I highly recommend this venue...everyone loved it!Chicago Theater Works's reply:
Thank you both for such kind words; hosting your wedding was a delightful way to start our year. We sincerely wish you a lifetime of joy and prosperity. -
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Jennifer L. Sent on 12/15/2021Easy to work with
We recently catered a fundraiser at Chicago Theatre Works. Dawn & Bill were quick to communicate, flexible, and kind. They made the set-up and break down so easy, allowing my team to focus on the food and service. It is so important that your event team works well together, never a problem at CTW. We can't wait for our next event there.
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