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About Eclipse Theatre Company - Downstairs Studio

The Downstairs Studio at Eclipse Theatre Company offers an intimate, configurable black box performance space in a multi-tenant arts building at 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613. With a maximum occupancy around 75 and a seated capacity near 35, this venue is ideal for up-close theatre experiences. While the original Eclipse Theatre Company has a storied Chicago history, the Downstairs Studio continues to be a versatile space used by current tenants for a variety of performances and events. Plan your visit with ease using nearby transit, parking options, and recommended local hotels and dining.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and ensure a smooth night out in Lincoln Square and nearby neighborhoods. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this venue remains a solid choice for intimate, thought-provoking programming.

Getting there is straightforward. The venue sits near the Brown Line’s Irving Park station (Ravenswood branch), with additional bus routes like Route 80 servicing the Irving Park & Ravenswood corridor. Parking is listed as a feature of the space, though specific public parking details aren’t published, so planning ahead is wise. For accommodation and dining, we’ve put together trusted affiliate recommendations to help you maximize your visit.

Local hotels include Hotel Lincoln, Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace, and The Willows Hotel, all within a short drive or transit ride from the venue. When you’re ready to dine, our affiliate partners offer curated options nearby, combining convenience with quality. If you’re looking for an unforgettable intimate theatre experience in Chicago, the Downstairs Studio provides a flexible setting and a quick route to a memorable night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address/venue location: 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (building hosts multiple tenants; suites vary by tenant).
  • Venue type: Black box / intimate performance space within a multi-tenant arts building (Nox Arca Theatre is explicitly described as a black box theatre at this address).
  • Capacity: Maximum occupancy around 75 total; seated capacity about 35 for performances.
  • Seating chart: No public seating chart published; seating is configurable as typical for black-box spaces.
  • Parking: Parking is listed as a feature for the space, but no dedicated public parking details are published.
  • Transit: Close to the CTA Brown Line Irving Park station (Ravenswood branch) and nearby bus routes (e.g., Route 80 near Irving Park & Ravenswood).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Lincoln (1816 N Clark St), Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace (3434 N Broadway), The Willows Hotel (555 W Surf St).
  • Notable events hosted: Eclipse Theatre Company produced works such as Kia Corthron's Megastasis (world premiere portion) during its Chicago seasons; the company reportedly closed after 28 seasons around 2022.
  • Renamed/demolished status: Eclipse Theatre Company in Chicago is reported closed by 2022; the Downstairs Studio space in that building has since been used by other tenants.