Congress Theater
in Chicago, United StatesCategory: Attraction
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2133 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, USA Print route »
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The Congress Theater in Chicago, built by Fridstein and Company in 1926 for the movie theater chain of Lubliner and Trinz, is a surviving example of a movie palace. It features ornate exterior and interior design work, in a combination of the Classical Revival and Italian Renaissance styles.The Congress Theater could seat over 2,500 moviegoers and also has storefronts facing the streets. The theater is currently operating as a 3,500-capacity live music venue. It is located at 2117-2139 N. Milwaukee Avenue and was designated a Chicago Landmark on July 10, 2002.
Oprah Winfrey filmed the introduction to her television show in the lobby of the theater.
In August 2008, pop punk band Paramore recorded a live CD/DVD titled The Final Riot! at the theater. It was released in November 2008 and it was awarded in US (Gold Album) and Canada (Platinum Album). Dragon Gate USA began using the venue for its professional wrestling shows in 2009.
On March 31, 2009, VH1 Storytellers recorded a segment on blues band ZZ Top at the Congress Theater; the show aired June 27, 2009, on VH1 Classic.
