Civic Opera House - Chicago, Illinois, USA.
N 41° 52.950 W 087° 38.230
16T E 447134 N 4636926
The 555 feet tall, Chicago 'Civic Opera House' building, with 45 floors, opened in 1929 with a 3,500 seat auditorium. The multi use theatre is the current home of the Chicago Lyric Opera Company.
Waymark Code: WMKY0B
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2014
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The Civic Opera House is shaped like a giant armchair, facing the River. The Theatre has 3,563 seats, making it the second-largest opera auditorium in North America. Built for the Chicago Civic Opera, today it is the permanent home of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
"Lyric Opera's Civic Opera House is one of Chicago's historic landmarks and among the world's most beautiful buildings. Built in 1929 and fully restored in 1996, the Civic Opera House is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs and a majestic setting for entertaining on any scale. The 3,563-seat theater is the second-largest opera auditorium in North America and holds the largest stage in downtown Chicago. Excellent sightlines, premium acoustics, and intricate architectural detailing make for a fantastic and unique venue. The theater, spacious back of house, lobby and grand foyer, and four private dining rooms are available to rent for public ticketed and private events." Text Source: (
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