Music Box Theatre, Art-house movie theater in Southport Avenue, Chicago, US
The Music Box Theatre stands as a 750-seat cinema venue in Chicago, featuring a dark blue ceiling with lighting that creates a night sky effect.
The venue initiated its operations on August 22, 1929, with the screening of 'Mother's Boy', just before the beginning of the Great Depression.
The theater maintains a schedule of independent films, international cinema, and classic movies, connecting multiple generations of film enthusiasts through shared experiences.
Visitors can select from two screening rooms, with the main auditorium offering 750 seats and a second intimate space accommodating 100 viewers.
The theater presents monthly silent film screenings accompanied by live organ performances, maintaining a tradition that started in 2012.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1929
Official opening: 1929
Address: 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
Website: http://musicboxtheatre.com/about
GPS coordinates: 41.94964,-87.66375
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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