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Welcome to Heath Mainstage at The Den Theatre, a ground-floor theatre in Chicago’s vibrant Wicker Park. With a thrust-style stage and mezzanine seating, this venue offers an intimate viewing experience. The Den’s downloadable seating chart helps you pick the perfect spot. Whether you’re catching a Gazellies comedy night or a stand-up set from a visiting performer, we’ve got you covered for a smooth, no-fuss ticket experience.

Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options—prioritized through trusted affiliate partners to help you secure convenient stays and great meals before or after shows.

Heath Mainstage sits within The Den Theatre at 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. The venue has evolved from ~200 seats to approximately 300 seats in 2019, now offering a comfortable, engaging experience on a ground-floor thrust stage with mezzanine seating. The space is well-situated along the Milwaukee Ave corridor, easily accessible by public transit and a short ride from several nearby hotels and restaurants. For accessibility, be sure to consult the downloadable seating chart from The Den for exact seat/view options. If you’re planning your trip, consider these recommended hotels and dining options near Wicker Park for a seamless visit.

Getting there

The venue is located at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. Ruby Room is a 2.5-star hotel located 0.2 miles from Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre. Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park is a 0-star hotel located 0.3 miles from Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre. The Hotel at Midtown is a 4-star hotel located 1.5 miles from Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Inside the venue

The venue has a seating capacity of 302. The venue features a sound system and lighting equipment. The venue includes a green room. [3]

Venue history

The Heath Mainstage was created in 2014 by Michael and Mona Heath. The venue was originally designed as a 200-seat, convertible space for theatrical productions. In 2019, the venue was converted into a 300-seat theatre. [3]

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
Venue type: Ground-floor theatre within The Den Theatre, featuring a thrust-style stage and a mezzanine seating area.
Capacity: 302 seats (Heath Mainstage); space converted from ~200 seats to ~300 seats in 2019.
Seating chart: Ground-plan and seating layout available from The Den (downloadable seating chart).
Parking: The Den does not offer on-site parking; use ParkChicago/SpotHero/ParkWhiz or street parking.
Transit: Accessible by CTA Brown Line (Division/Damen stops) and several bus routes; near Milwaukee Ave corridor.
Nearby hotels: The Robey (2018 W North Ave), Wicker Park Inn (N Wicker Park Ave), Holiday Jones (1659 W Division St).
Notable events hosted: Gazellies comedy awards on The Heath Mainstage; comedians such as Chris Fleming have performed on the Heath Mainstage.