I saw Mean Girls at this theater. It is absolutely beautiful inside. Everyone who was working that night was very friendly. We had seats that were high up in the balcony. And while you couldnt see the actors faces, you could still see the stage and everything that was going on. However, as always, during intermission the womens bathroom lines are way too long.

Five stars to the Nederlander Theater in Chicago! I also give five stars to the organization known as Broadway in Chicago. We are so lucky to have such high-quality theater Productions in our great City thanks to Broadway in Chicago. The Nederlander Theater does not disappoint! The Acoustics are excellent, and it is a classic old-school but fully renovated theater. The Art Deco design and over the top decoration make this a destination in and of itself! We found it very easy to park right around the corner, and we were happy to be close to lots of excellent places to eat as well as to shop. I highly recommend this theater for anyone bringing family or friends to the Theater District of Chicago.

This theater is remarkably beautiful inside. I love attending plays in Chicago and this is one of my favorite theaters. It was recently renamed, it is the former Oriental Theater. The view is pretty good from most seats.There are bathrooms in each of the levels. Though theres always a line for the bathroom, it moves quickly. Each bathroom has an attendant that helps the line move efficiently. I have seen many plays here but definitely recommend A Bronx Tale.

There wasnt a bad seat in the house. Everyone could see the stage and hear the performers. As for the hall area, they had multiple bathrooms and bars available for use. The ceiling had amazing designs in it that were mesmerizing to look at before the show.

Ive been to this theatre for five or six shows over the years and Im never disappointed! Out of all the Broadway in Chicago theaters, Ive always found the friendliest staff here, and they seem to get the best touring shows, too. :) The architecture is amazing- sometimes its worth sitting in the balcony to be able to gaze at the ceiling in wonder while you wait for your show to start!

Beautiful Theatre! Great place to watch some live theatre and other events!Very strick on rules, so if you work backstage you should check them out.

Been to this lovely theater twice this year, both times in the balcony and I gotta say that the lay out is so great that even the cheapest seats in the house have a great view. Not to mention that the theater is absolutely beautiful and it has very courteous and professional staff that has solved any problems Ive had quickly and without much of a fuss. I cant recommend catching a show here enough. Do it while youre in town.

I saw spongebob in the front row and it was amazing totally worth the money

Its amazing from the inside, love the inside, not much blocks the view, and awesome seating. We sat 2nd to the last seats but still had a blast. I only wish they had better seats (maybe a bit more leg room, or something for cups). Thats the only reason why this is getting 4 stars.

Absolutely stunning performance of Broadways Wicked. The visuals were outstanding and the music was incredible. The entire atmosphere was very classy and added to the experience. Lots of options for food in the area that offer specials for those going to the shows. The seats are a little small and not a ton of leg, but that was inconsequential compared to everything else.

A great theater never in my life have I heard of it before, but now that I heard of it. Arnold Swarzenneger said it real good ILL BE BACK!! The SOUND SYSTEM was whats GREAT the ACTORS & PERFORMERS were GREATER. I highly recommend going there. NO EXCUSES, just go have some fun and be entertained.

Mean Girls the musical was too notch! The theater was beautiful and acoustics in the auditorium were fantastic.

What an amazingly classic theater in the heart of downtown Chicago! Being from Wisconsin, this is a theatre within easy reach and what great theater! We just saw Book of Mormon and we havent laughed that hard in a long time! This theatre is beautiful and well kept!

Beautiful theater! Awesome sound and view. I was in the upper balcony and had a great view!

My first play and I loved it!!! The experience was amazing. A definite do again, real soon. Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical was phenomenal. I recomend it, as it would be a memorable experience. 10 out 10

What an awesome experience! The venue is classy and beautiful! Suggest sitting main floor as the dress circle has a large over hang from the balcony.

Beautiful theater. Its very old so the decor is outstanding. I dont think there is a bad seat in the house. We saw the Cher show and it was very enjoyable.

Beautiful architecture! The staff were all friendly and helpful. Place was clean and well organized. Plenty of parking garages near the theater. Seats were a little small and gets cramped when the place is full. Im 511 and had very little leg room (Thank goodness for intermissions!)No outside food or drinks are allowed. They do have snacks and alcohol available in the lobby. Prices are typical for these venues, over priced.Overall, had a wonderful time and a great place for date night. Would visit again.

Saw Anastasia here recently. The show was awesome! The atmosphere fantastic! Acoustics unbelievable!

The James M Nederlander Theatre is my most visited theatre. Not by cognizant choice; it just happens to host all the shows I am looking to see.Every time I go I am in awe of the detailed work of such a historic building. It’s a treat in itself.Getting into and out of the theater is usually pretty easy. While there are a ton of people moving in/out it flows pretty well.

Classic Chicago theater that rivals the greats anywhere. We had unique seats in the dress circle and enjoyed the whole experience, save one.The restroom lines and lines in general, ridiculous. Intermission restroom break? Fuggeddaboudit.Prices were affordable!!!! This would normally be an automatic 5-star earning factor but the lines were that bad.But hey, we deal. Loved the musical. Liked the theater.

Amazing! Super well organized despite the amount if people in the theatre. Great staff and quick bathrooms (about a 5 min with for ladies even with 50 people in line because they have 25 stalls)

Just beautiful! What an experince to see this theatre. The performance was great and not a bad seat in the house. Dont worry about dressing up, most people were in jeans and t shirts!

Nice theatre. Love the interior. Watched Rock of Ages here tonight and the acoustics was amazing.

Had a great time seeing the play that went wrong! Beautiful interior

Sat in dress circle, center. Good view of stage, sound was good too. Comfortable seats, leg room. Nice staff. Next door to Garretts Popcorn store, yum. Cant take it in, buy afterwards, but theres lines....

Beautiful theatre, very lush and eloquent. My seat was fantastic, however the house is quite large and a seat in the back of the house may not be as desirable. I have seen several shows here and they were both amazing.

Beatifully old!! This place been open since the 20 and you feel as if your back in time. I really enjoyed this theater it was very nice. Seats are not made for 6ft people but i guess people were small back then

There is not a bad seat in the house. The stage is easily viewed even from the highest corner seats. Acoustics are pleasing as well. It is a well designed theater with unbelievable aesthetics. Its really a sight to behold.

Came here to see Pretty Woman and was blown away by how beautiful the venue was. Acoustics were great throughout the performance and the staff was helpful before and after the show. Very well organized. Also, the leg room was very comfortable which is rare nowadays when theaters want to fit as many seats as possible!If you are planning to take an uber or cab after the show, I recommend walking to the corner of the street because it does get quite crowded in front of the theatre.

Amazing building. Great show. Highly recommend checking out the building at minimum. So many beautiful things to look at

A beautiful theatre with virtually no bad seats! Excellent shows. The only thing I didnt like was that before the show we were all cramming in between the doors waiting for entry, because it was really cold outside! So I guess dont try to be too early, if you have a ticket you have reserved seats.

Saw Mean Girls here and it was fantastic. I was especially impressed with the woman directing traffic in the womens restroom during intermission. She was like an air traffic controller. Got everyone in and out super quick. Mad respect for her.

We saw wicked there and besides the show the theatre itself was unbelievable! So intricately designed. Seats are pretty tight but they were comfortable for the two and a half hours we were there, and the bathrooms didnt seem to get to bogged up during intermission.

The inner decor and architecture inside this theatre is amazing!! I had a nice first experience whatching a musical. But be careful when select your seat. Cheap price will give you quite a far-away seat.

Such a pretty theater! All of the inside detail is beautiful and well preserved. Ive been living in Chicago for a long time but always seem to skip this theater but after finally seeing a show there I definitely need to add it to my list of favorites. The view from the main floor was very good and gave a full view of the stage.

Originally the Oriental Theatre, the name was recently changed to honor the man who brought Broadway to Chicago (which I prefer the original name, but I understand the move). The detail of the building inside is just incredible, you could look at it for ages. Ive been to performances here in the past and have always enjoyed my experience, and it was great to be back yesterday to see Cats! I honestly never felt cramped in the lobby, bathroom, or seats, but one could definitely argue that this might not be your perception if overweight (sorry, this building was not designed in a time when that was the norm). At any rate, highly recommend experiencing this wonderful bit of Chicago culture. Drinks, snacks, and show souvenirs are available for purchase (no, theyre not the cheapest), and theres also a parking garage, though its probably better to spot hero or public transportation it.

The theater was beautiful, and there was a balcony that had a bathroom which is rare, but he seats were not so comfortable, and the sound quality I feel like was not as good as other Chicago theaters.

Beautiful, comfortable seats

A beautiful and compelling performance of Anastasia! Thank you to all the artists for a wonderful night at this gorgeous theatre!

The Nedrlander is a beautiful theater and the musical Summer-the Donna Summer Story, was fantastic. The theater is ideally located near wonderful restaurants and great shopping. Go early and stay late, so much to do with in a block.

Totally love this theater. Staff is very nice and helpful. Only downside was theres no railings for back balcony seating. Wasnt bad for most, but I was with my 82 year old mother.

Such a beautiful theater! Enjoyed seeing mean girls.

The theater is beautifully maintained. However, there needs to be a better way to load into the theater. Too many people trying to cram into the four doors all at once.

The theater is roomy with plenty of seating areas. The stage is quite large with high tech behind the scenes for a full experience of what you are watching. They keep the theatre itself clean and everything seems like brand new. The location is pretty spotable so you wont have to worry much about getting lost. Theres also a nearby parking lot so no worries about parking. Ive just finished watching Dear Evan Hansen and the theater surroundings gave you a relaxing feeling and is quite organized. Great place to see musicals at.

Looks like they maintain the place as best as the management can. A good size theatre, not to big to still get to see the actors/playerson stage

Wonderful experience. Very ornate design. Comfortable and spacious seating. Clear views of the stage. Great acoustics.

The Oriental Theatre (soon to be renamed the Nederlander) is one of the most beautifully renovated theatres in the country. The view of the stage is from a recent visit. We had seats J2 & J4, Orchestra Right, aisle and the seat next to it. The view from these seats was just about perfect.

Saw Book of Mormon, absolutely amazing. Wonderful atmosphere and very clean. Super impressed how quickly they moved the line in the restrooms at intermission.

Beautiful building. We saw the book of Mormon. The play was incredible. The theatre was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and professional. Not a bad seat in the house.

An amazing theater. Great place to see a show.

One of my favorite Chicago Theatres. The ornate decor is just breathtaking! Also, if you get seats in the dress circle there are bathrooms on that floor (stage left).The staff are friendly as well. This is the case for all Broadway in Chicago venues.

DPAC, or Durham Performing Arts Center, provides a top notch venue for a variety of performers and performances. Seating is reasonably comfortable, sightlinesxare good throughout, and the building acoustics are suitable. The staff are especially polite and helpful. We look forward to many years of enjoying this facility.

Went to a showing of An American in Paris here, and I was blown away by this theatre. Previously Ive attended shows in downtown Seattles The Paramount Theatre, but this theatre blew it out of the water. Seats were comfortable enough and the leg room want too bad. The acoustics were also absolutely amazing. The whole theatre felt regal. Would recommend anyone to attend a show here at least once.

Beautiful theatre and wonderful performance of Cats.. Highly recommended

This place is gorgeous!!! I dont think theres a bad seat in the house! The show too was phenomenal!

Beautiful theatre. We saw Anastasia and it was astounding.

The interior architecture amazes me each visit---This was a Mimi & granddaughter evening..... She enjoyed our Mean Girl outing. Such a talented cast!!

This is such a historic spot! The inside is simply beautiful. Its kept its cozy, intimate atmosphere.

Had a blast with my daughter watching A Bronx Tale musical! Friendly staff & lovely theater!

Such a beautiful theater. Great place to see a show.

Love this place! Hello Dally is a really good musical play to see!

Very nice theater mean girls was great will go back we went as a family

Classic theatre. All seats are pretty good. Front of first balcony are best. Easy in and out.

Gorgeous old theatre with impressive detailing! Good line of sight from seats, good sound. Recommended.

What a beautiful theatre.It was built in 1921.We saw CATS there.What a wonderful experience

Pretty theater. The womans washroom organization was great. Wish other theaters would do the same things. Way to go Nederlander!!!

Former Oriental Theater. Visited it during Chicago Open House 2019. What a beautiful theater with lots of architectural details from thr 20s. The Theater was build in the 20s. Never attended a show there and cannot comment on the acoustics or if seats are comfortable.

A Bronx Tale, the musical was really good. The music moved the story along and the sets and costumes are on point. See it if you can. Its at one of Chicagos great theaters.

The show was great. We had bad seats, but they accommodated us. Great experience.

Beautiful theater sat in in the lower balcony section and there was plenty of leg room and good viewing. Across from block 37 which has plenty of food options. Parking crazy high. Buy a pass before you go!

This is the old Oriental theater. It is a beautiful theater with great acustics. This time I saw the play Cats which was excellent! I go to several shows at The Nederlander theater each year. The biggest productions that run in Chicago are there. Wonderful experience.

Not a bad seat in this theater! The VIP suite was great! No waiting in line、 open bar and finger foods. The theater is epic、 the stage was amazingly grand. Lots of leg room with space to stretch if needed. Seating offset so the next row did not have a head in your view. Beautiful Inside the lobby、 main level and balcony. I have photos but its not giving me the option.

The theater is ornate with a huge seating area. The staff is very proactive about getting you to your seat. I saw The King & I here, which was a terrific experience!

This theater has most of the top Broadway plays. The main floor and love are good but the balcony seating has very little leg room.

Overall a wonderful theater that offers great views from any seat location. This show is a MUST see!

Nice overall. Back row of mezz is further from the stage than it looks on line. Beautiful venue.

The theater is beautiful! It has been wonderfully preserved. I look forward to our next visit.

Great Chicago theatet,, Summer was a fantastic show. but the theater needs to turn off their air conditioning in February

Incredible venue. The history and surroundings were beautiful.

Theater has a lot of character, we had a great evening.

Beautiful theatre. Easy location. All seats have great views.

Gorgeous theatre! Parking right around the corner. CATS was spectacular; imagine a Broadway Musical, Cirque de Soleil and Light Show all wrapped up, in one purrrfect performance. Unforgettable. Memories of this day will last forever.

Awesome theatre! Great staff! Lacking bathroom facilities, probably because of its age.

Formerly known as the Oriental Theatre...I fully support the name change, but I think the Ornamental Theatre would have been more fun than Nederlander, and accurately describes the theatres decor!

DPAC is amazing, the shows always have amazing and innovative sets, and the casts are fantastic. Season ticket holder.

Our first Chicago theater experience. We saw Anastasia here. The theater is very nice and has a lot of charm and character. We booked our tickets the same day and seats were limited for us to sit as our group of three and we took 3 in orchestra section right side row W in the back. I was concerned our view would not be great, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well we could actually see from there. Sound quality was also impressive. Had a great time and we will be back for future shows.

The theater got a revamp. Its even more beautiful than before and the seats are more roomy! Bathrooms were clean and the show was amazing. Loved my experience there.

The restoration of the theater is fantastic! Every time I come here I spend time just looking at the walls and ceiling. Its beautifully decorated. The shows are great to watch too! ;-)

Beautiful old theater, play was good, went with my sons school group.

Love this Oriental Theatre. Vintage but lovely and intimate.

What a beautiful theatre!! I had such a wonderful time seeing Anastasia here. The seats were clean and comfortable, staff was kind and helpful, and the audio and our view from our seats was great overall. The only thing is that they dont allow you to bring in your own water bottle, which is a given for many places, but just an FYI. I think there was also only one bathroom, so the womens line was very long at intermission. However, they have a couple attendants for the restroom to speed the process along and even though I was near the end of the line, I made it back to my seats with plenty of time. I would definitely go back to this theatre if I ever get the chance again, I had a lovely time.

Great show. Loved the theatre and cast

Summer- 2nd night performance - amazing story of Donna Summer - super

This is the old Oriental theater. Its a gorgeous theater, rich in history. Every seat seems to have a good view. The lighting is very relaxing and the seats are pretty comfortable. Ive seen a few plays and musicals here and Ive always enjoyed them. Im a little sad that the name changed but I guess change happens all the time.

I visited the nederlander theatre in late may of 2019 to catch the US tour production of Falsettos. it was amazing to say the least!the theatre itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the way it is built allows for a very close, intimate experience. I was in the 3rd row of the orchestra but the mezzanine above was so close to the stage that I am sure the view from there would have been just as great. can’t wait to visit again!!

Lovely venue, helpful and friendly staff. Seats are a little close and not the most comfortable things in the world, but if the shows good, you wont even notice them.

Donna Summer was awesome. Love the performance...

Whoa this theater was just beautiful! We got there early and I couldnt stop looking up! The play was wonderful and the seats were comfortable, we sat in the balcony and had a great view.

A good venue, no bad seats; however, lack of leg room