Cadillac Palace Theatre Chicago Seating

[Broadwaygirl202]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 12:10pm

I am trying to decide which section to purchase tickets in. I don't want to spend a lot of money, but I still want to be able to see everything with no obstructions. Does anyone have any advice? I was looking online and it said that the dress circle isn't the best place because it is under the loge and balcony. I have never been to this theater before and want to make the experience special. Thanks in advance.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 12:13pm

The Dress Circle is in the very back of the theatre and under an overhang.  Loge is excellent and even the balcony isn't too bad.

[Broadwaygirl202]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 12:19pm

Ok thanks Mister Matt. That's what I thought. Do you think that the left center loge would be good?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 12:44pm

It will be great.  You won't be disappointed.  I also think you get excellent sound in the Loge.  Like in the Oriental Theatre, the voices can get dropped in the front Orchestra if you're sitting too close.

[Broadwaygirl202]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 1:00pm

Thanks so much for your help.

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Posted: 4/27/15 at 1:41pm

I wrote a Yelp review on this very subject a while back! http://www.yelp.com/biz/cadillac-palace-chicago?hrid=u33pI-WFtPom55PIkkmwGA

I've seen a couple of shows on the cheap at the Cadillac Palace and have always sat on the side Dress Circle.  Bottom line:  If you're considering the side Dress Circle, don't sit any closer than Row GG.

[The Barricade Babe]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 3:47pm

The view from the balcony isn't terrible as long as you're not in the very back (I was a couple of rows from the back and missed a couple of this happening waaaay upstage and the taller setpieces). The sound however is really not great up there, so I would recommend closer. Have a good time,  it's a beautiful theater!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/27/15 at 4:25pm

It was done by the same guys who did the Oriental & Chicago theaters - Rapp & Rapp.

Last time I was there was when it was basically a catering facility for the Bismarck Hotel next door. All the seats from the orchestra had been removed & ugly, unnecessary sound baffels were hung from the ceiling.

It is indeed a beautiful theater.

Updated On: 4/27/15 at 04:25 PM