Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 E. Congress Parkway Chicago IL 60605- Phone:
- 312-922-2110
- Website:
- http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/
- Capacity:
- 3929
The Auditorium is proud to be the resident home of The Joffrey Ballet, as well as the Chicago venue of choice for all major domestic and international dance companies. In addition, they host Broadway musicals, popular music concerts, a jazz music series and numerous community events. The Auditorium Theatre provides Chicago's most diverse and extensive choices in entertainment.
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Current Events on Goldstar
Currently, there are no events available at this venue through Goldstar.
Past Events on Goldstar
Spring Desire: Passion and Romance at the Heart of Joffrey Ballet's Season Closer
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $79.00 - $149.00
- Our Price:
- $35.00 - $74.50
The world-famous Joffrey Ballet concludes its season with a mixed repertory program of three sensual works. The centerpiece of the program is a world premiere by San Francisco choreographer Val Caniparoli,... Learn More.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Takes the Stage in Chicago
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $65.00 - $90.00
- Our Price:
- $32.50 - $45.00
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University welcomes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to the stage. Every performance by this world-famous company is a celebration of dance at its finest with the company's... Learn More.
Giselle: American Ballet Theatre Performs the Romantic Classic
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $91.00
- Our Price:
- $46.50
American Ballet Theatre stages Giselle, the quintessential romantic ballet, in this tour engagement at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Performed with the Chicago Sinfonietta providing musical... Learn More.
Israel's Batsheva Dance Company Performs Signature Piece: Max
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $65.00
- Our Price:
- $32.50
The Israeli contemporary dance company Batsheva is famed for its fearless full-bodied performances and innovative movement language developed by its artistic director Ohad Naharin. Now, this international... Learn More.
Shatner's World -- William Shatner's Hit Broadway Show Now on Tour
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $52.50 - $300.00
- Our Price:
- $27.50 - $151.50
TV star. Pitchman. Movie actor. Singer. Horseman. Is there anything the legendary William Shatner can't do? The answer is no, and in Shatner's World: We Just Live In It, the iconic raconteur and Renaissance... Learn More.
Joffrey Ballet Presents Two Premieres in Winter Fire
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $77.00 - $149.00
- Our Price:
- $35.00 - $75.50
With its new program Winter Fire, the famous Joffrey Ballet performs a U.S. premiere, a company premiere and an audience favorite. The mixed repertory program begins with William Forsythe's In the Middle,... Learn More.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Performs Romeo and Juliet
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $59.00 - $72.00
- Our Price:
- $27.50 - $33.50
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs one of classical ballet's all-time favorites, Romeo and Juliet, at Roosevelt University's Auditorium Theatre. With their families locked in a bitter feud, Romeo... Learn More.
Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker by Joffrey Ballet
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $75.00 - $115.00
- Our Price:
- $37.50 - $57.50
The renowned Joffrey Ballet presents The Nutcracker. Since premiering in 1987, Joffrey's production has become America's No. 1 Nutcracker, touring coast to coast more than any other. This beloved holiday... Learn More.
The Boston Pops Holiday Concert With Vocal Group Rockapella
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $71.00 - $127.00
- Our Price:
- $33.00 - $58.25
Enjoy this fabulous kick off to your holiday season with Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops and vocal powerhouse Rockapella. For the first time ever, "America's Orchestra" shares the stage with America's... Learn More.
Author David Sedaris Comes to Roosevelt University for One Night
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $42.50 - $47.50
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $25.00
David Sedaris, the best-selling author, commentator, playwright and humorist, comes to Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University for an evening of satire, wit and social critiques. Sedaris has become one of... Learn More.
Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance Come to Chicago
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $49.00 - $59.00
- Our Price:
- $24.50 - $29.50
Founded in 2007 by dance superstar Rasta Thomas, the Bad Boys of Dance debuted at the 75th anniversary season of the world-renowned Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Today, the company brings their magic to the... Learn More.
Drumline Live Percussion Extravaganza Comes to Chicago
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $49.00 - $59.00
- Our Price:
- $24.50 - $29.50
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University presents the amazing percussion-based show Drumline Live. Created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movie Drumline, the show features a versatile... Learn More.
Don Quixote: Classic Tale in Premiere by Joffrey Ballet
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $77.00 - $149.00
- Our Price:
- $38.50 - $74.50
Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes, the romantic and humorous tale of the delusional knight Don Quixote de la Mancha and his lackey Sancho Panza comes to life in a gorgeous new production by the... Learn More.
Trace Adkins with Craig Campbell: Country Music at the Auditorium
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $60.00 - $70.00
- Our Price:
- $16.50 - $35.00
Trace Adkins plays the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. One of the biggest names in country music, Trace has recorded four platinum albums, and topped the charts with such hits as "(This Ain't) No... Learn More.
Hallelujah Broadway: Broadway's Most Uplifting Songs
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $59.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $29.50
With all the bad news that fills the morning newspaper and evening newscast, we can all use a positive, uplifting message to brighten our day. Luckily, we've got Hallelujah Broadway, and it fits the bill to... Learn More.
The Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers: New Show Celebrates the Music/Comedy Duo
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $40.00 - $50.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00 - $25.00
Jake and Elwood Blues -- those cool, blues-loving dudes in black suits, black hats and sunglasses -- come to life on stage once more in The Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers. It's a humorous, lively... Learn More.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Comes to Chicago
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $49.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $24.50
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most famous and beloved modern dance companies, appears at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University for an exhilarating display of artistry and... Learn More.
The Joffrey Ballet's Rising Stars -- World Premiere Works from Dance's Hottest Stars
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $77.00 - $145.00
- Our Price:
- $38.50 - $72.50
The Joffrey Ballet's 2010-2011 season concludes with Rising Stars, a repertory program featuring world premieres by Edwaard Liang and Yuri Possokhov, plus a company premiere by Julia Adam. Liang's Woven... Learn More.
The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg Performs Don Quixote, or Fantasies of a Madman
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $49.00 - $59.00
- Our Price:
- $24.50 - $29.50
The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg performs Don Quixote, or Fantasies of a Madman, with music by Ludwig Minkus and choreography by Boris Eifman. In an asylum, a crazy dreamer who thinks he is Don Quixote... Learn More.
River North Dance Chicago: Simply Miles, Simply Us as Part of the Miles Davis Festival
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $27.50
As part of the four-month-long Miles Davis Festival honoring the 85th anniversary of the legendary jazz great's birth, Auditorium Theatre presents River North Dance Chicago in Simply Miles, Simply Us. The... Learn More.
Sketches of Blue: An Orbert Davis Tribute to Miles at Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $27.50
Trumpeter Orbert Davis is co-founder, conductor and artistic director of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. Chicago magazine named him Y2K Best Trumpeter in Chicago. It's only fitting that he be a featured performer... Learn More.
Eric Whitacre's Groundbreaking Theatrical Work Paradise Lost
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $40.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00
Infused with the style of Japanese anime and manga, Paradise Lost is a powerful and visceral hybrid of musical theater, opera, electronica, film score and Asian drumming. Conducted by Whitacre and starring... Learn More.
Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah Celebrates King Weekend
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $27.50
The Auditorium's annual musical celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. features a swinging rendition of the beloved oratorio. This joyous concert, which blends classical music with... Learn More.
Joffrey Ballet in The Nutcracker: Christmas Classic in Chicago
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $70.00 - $90.00
- Our Price:
- $35.00 - $45.00
The renowned Joffrey Ballet presents The Nutcracker. This beloved holiday masterpiece, set to Tchaikovsky's score, features the entire Joffrey company plus local children's choruses and more than 120 young... Learn More.
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, an All-Female Dance Experience at Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $27.50
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, an all-female dance troupe consisting of 18 dancers, performs at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Accompanied by a live band, they will express the uniqueness of Cuban... Learn More.
International Hit The Merchants of Bollywood Music/Dance Extravaganza Premieres in the U.S.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $47.00
- Our Price:
- $24.50
A hit in Asia and Europe, The Merchants of Bollywood receives its U.S. premiere at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. The musical dance spectacular charts the history of the world's... Learn More.
Theatrical Spectacle Fuerza Bruta: Look Up at Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $75.00 - $80.00
- Our Price:
- $38.75 - $41.25
Fuerza Bruta: Look Up is a non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery. Featuring mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed, this is a theatrical... Learn More.
On Stage With... Susan Werner: Eclectic Singer in Intimate Concert
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $50.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00
Susan Werner performs at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. The acclaimed singer/songwriter, whose influences have ranged from gospel to chamber music and the Great American Songbook, is... Learn More.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $59.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $29.50
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is proud to be America's cultural ambassador to the world, bringing African-American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition to stages worldwide. The... Learn More.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: From Ella to Mandela
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $50.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00
Trumpeter Orbert Davis and his 55-piece Chicago Jazz Philharmonic present From Ella to Mandela: The Legacy of the African and American Spirit. Top Chicago jazz singers Dee Alexander, Terisa Griffin and... Learn More.
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Performs at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $40.00 - $50.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00 - $25.00
Led by Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet specializes in commissioning new works from today's most innovative and sought-after choreographers. The company of 16 talented dancers from around... Learn More.
Othello: Joffrey Ballet Performs Acclaimed New Ballet Based on Shakespeare Play
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $77.00 - $95.00
- Our Price:
- $35.00 - $45.00
Joffrey Ballet performs the Chicago premiere of Lar Lubovitch's new three-act ballet based on Shakespeare's classic tragedy of passion, jealousy, ambition and betrayal. Lubovitch's expressive, contemporary... Learn More.
The Joffrey Ballet Presents Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $65.00
- Our Price:
- $32.50
Create indelible memories with this grand holiday tradition. Treat yourself and your family to a sugarplum delight, with Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music, enchanting dancing, lavish costumes and Oliver... Learn More.
Morrissey, Live in Concert at the Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (Chicago, IL)
- Full Price:
- $78.00
- Our Price:
- $39.00
An undisputed superstar of the rock'n'roll world, Morrissey brings his pop-inflected rock and his world-weary, lovelorn and insightful lyrics to the beautiful Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. From his earlier... Learn More.
Map and Directions
The Auditorium Theatre is located at 50 East Congress Parkway (between Michigan and Wabash). Pay lots within a short walking distance surround the Auditorium Theatre.
BY METRO:
CTA RED LINE (95th - Howard): Go to the Jackson stop (Jackson & State). Exit onto Van Buren, walk one block east to Wabash. Go south on Wabash to Congress Parkway.
CTA BROWN LINE (Ravenswood) ELEVATED: Go to the Adams stop (Adams & Wabash). Walk south to Congress Parkway. (Or to Library (State and Van Buren); walk south one block to Congress Parkway and East to Wabash).
CTA BLUE LINE (O'Hare/Forest Park/Cermak): Go to the LaSalle stop (LaSalle & Congress). Walk south to Congress Parkway.
BY CAR:
Directions from Lake Shore Drive North
Take Lake Shore Drive south towards Grant Park. Turn right at Jackson Blvd. Make a left on Michigan Avenue and continue to Congress Parkway. Turn right (west) on Congress. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Directions from Lake Shore Drive South
Take Lake Shore Drive north past Soldier Field. Turn left at Balbo Dr. To reach the Grant Park South Garage, take the second right onto Michigan Avenue and continue north. Otherwise, continue on Balbo to State Street; take a right onto State Street and then a left onto Congress. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Directions from the North Suburbs
Take the Edens Expressway (I-94) to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) south to the Congress Parkway exit. Take Congress Parkway east to the corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Congress just east of Wabash.
Directions from the Northwest Suburbs
Take the I-90 south to the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94). Continue on the Kennedy to the Congress Parkway exit. Take Congress Parkway east to the corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Congress just east of Wabash.
Directions from the South Suburbs
Take the Dan Ryan Expressway, I-90/94 north to the Lake Shore Drive exit (I-55 east). Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit and follow Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo Drive. Make the second right (Michigan Avenue) and continue to Congress Parkway. Turn left (west) on Congress. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Directions from the West Suburbs
Take the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) east and continue on to Lake Shore Drive. Take the Lake Shore Drive North exit and follow Lake Shore Drive north to Balbo Drive. Make the second right (Michigan Avenue) and continue to Congress Parkway. Turn left (west) on Congress. The theatre is on the right side of Congress just west of Michigan Avenue.
Alternatively, take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) east. The Eisenhower Expressway becomes Congress Parkway when you enter the city. Continue on Congress Parkway east to the corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue. The theatre is on the left side of Congress just east of Wabash.
PARKING:
There are several lots along Wabash on either side of Congress. The garage across the street (the "Auditorium Garage") is NOT affiliated with the theatre. We recommend the following parking for our patrons:
Grant Park South Garage
325 S. Michigan Avenue
Exits to street level onto Michigan Avenue at Jackson and Van Buren
Loop Auto Parks
524 S. Wabash
Handicap Information
Handicap seating may be available.
Please contact us before buying tickets to make arrangements.