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Merle Reskin Theatre is a premier performing-arts venue in the heart of Chicago, home to The Theatre School and the School of Music at DePaul University. This Broadway-style proscenium theatre seats 1,325 across the main floor, mezzanine, and balcony, hosting a variety of productions from family-friendly shows to contemporary plays. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the Windy City, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining.
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Location, accessibility, and nearby accommodations make Merle Reskin Theatre a convenient choice for a night out. Parking options include Multi Park at 645 S. Wabash Ave and LAZ Parking at 1 East 8th St, with street parking limited. For rail travelers, the nearby CTA Red Line Harrison stop is about a three-block walk to Balbo Drive, complemented by multiple bus routes. The Blackstone, now The Blackstone Autograph Collection by Marriott at 636 S. Michigan Ave, sits adjacent to Balbo Drive, providing a comfortable stay within walking distance of the venue. Note: Merle Reskin Theatre was renamed in late 1992 after a major donation, continuing a legacy of community-focused performances, including Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences, Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium, and Chicago-era productions like A Wrinkle in Time.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 60 E. Balbo Dr, Chicago, IL 60604
- Capacity: 1,325 seats (main floor 577, mezzanine 383, balcony 365) as a Broadway-style proscenium theatre
- Venue type: Performing-arts theatre (home to The Theatre School and School of Music at DePaul University)
- Seating chart: detailed in the Merle Reskin Theatre Rental Tech Packet (Appendix D); official capacity breakdown available from TheaterMania
- Parking: Multi Park at 645 S. Wabash Ave; LAZ Parking at 1 East 8th St; street parking limited
- Transit: Nearby CTA Red Line Harrison stop; ~3-block walk to Balbo from the station; multiple bus options
- Nearby hotels: The Blackstone (636 S. Michigan Ave) adjacent to Balbo Drive; now The Blackstone Autograph Collection by Marriott; Renaissance branding used previously
- Notable events hosted: Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences; past productions include Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium and Chicago-era plays like A Wrinkle in Time
- Renaming history: originally Blackstone Theatre; renamed Merle Reskin Theatre in late 1992 after a major donation