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About Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
The Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is an intimate touring theatre operated by Broadway In Chicago/Nederlander. Located in the iconic Water Tower Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, the venue has a rich history dating back to its days as Drury Lane Water Tower Place and was rebranded in September 2010. This cozy auditorium is ideal for up-close performances, premieres, and touring productions that bring Broadway-caliber entertainment to the heart of the city.
Whether you’re catching a premiere or a beloved favorite, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket options and practical details to help you plan your visit. Secure your seats, map out parking and transit, and explore nearby hotels and dining with trusted affiliate recommendations.
Venue highlights include a PDF seating chart for easy planning, easy access from public transit, and convenient parking at Water Tower Place. The space has hosted a range of productions from rock-influenced shows to intimate literary and comedy performances, making it a staple stop for Broadway-style shows in Chicago.
Parking is available at the Water Tower Place Parking Garage (163 E Chestnut St), with a discount offered via a lobby QR code. License-plate reading at exit helps streamline your exit after the show. The venue is well-served by public transit, with proximity to the CTA Red Line and Brown/Purple Lines, plus bus routes 66, 146, 151, and 147. For guests looking to stay nearby, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago sits in the Water Tower area, offering luxury accommodations within a short stroll of the theatre.
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For seating, use the PDF seating chart linked on the venue page to pick your ideal great seats and the section you want options. If your plans involve multiple dates or different performances, remember each date is treated as its own event with its own seating and seating availability. Reach out any time and we’ll help secure your seats with no hassle.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 549-seat auditorium.
- Address: 175 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611.
- Venue type: Intimate touring theatre operated by Broadway In Chicago/Nederlander, located in Water Tower Place; formerly Drury Lane Water Tower Place.
- Seating chart: PDF seating chart available here (seating.chart_.broadway.playhouse.pdf).
- Parking: Water Tower Place Parking Garage, 163 E Chestnut St; discount available via lobby QR code; license-plate reading at exit.
- Transit: Near CTA Red Line and Brown/Purple Line; served by bus routes 66, 146, 151, 147.
- Nearby hotels: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is in the Water Tower area.
- Notable events hosted: Tour premieres and productions including TRACES, Love, Loss and What I Wore, Colin Quinn: Long Story Short, Rock of Ages; inaugural reopening featured Sutton Foster (Sept 2010).
- Renamed: Rebranded from Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place to Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in September 2010.