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About Profiles Theatre

Profiles Theatre operated in Chicago from 1988 until 2016, shaping the city’s theatre scene with acclaimed productions like Killer Joe and Cock. Today, the former Profiles spaces are part of Pride Arts Center, hosting Pride Films and Plays and related events at The Broadway (4139 N Broadway) and The Buena (4147 N Broadway) in the Buena Park/Uptown area. This page provides practical, easy-to-use information to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and find convenient lodging and dining nearby.

We’ve got you covered with clear seating details, transportation options via CTA, and nearby hotels and restaurants to make your theatre night seamless. Whether you’re catching a Pride Films and Plays production or a refreshed program at Pride Arts Center, you’ll find reliable information and straightforward steps to secure your tickets.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Profiles Theatre operated in Chicago from 1988 until June 2016, when it closed following a Chicago Reader investigation into abuse by leadership.
  • The former Profiles spaces were at 4139 N Broadway (Main Stage) and 4147 N Broadway (Alley Stage), in the Buena Park/Uptown area.
  • The spaces were taken over by Pride Films and Plays and renamed Pride Arts Center, with The Broadway at 4139 N Broadway and The Buena at 4147 N Broadway.
  • Capacity: The Broadway seats about 85 seats; The Buena seats about 50 seats.
  • Seating charts exist for Pride Arts Center venues; tickets and seat maps are available via box office / ticketing partners.
  • Transit: The area is served by CTA bus routes (notably 36 Broadway) with stops along Broadway; no on-site parking is available.
  • Notable related events: Profiles produced acclaimed works including Killer Joe; Cock (2014) and other Jeff Award-winning pieces; Pride Arts Center has hosted Pride Films and Plays productions and related events post-2016.
  • Nearby hotels include Hotel Zachary (3630 N Clark St), Majestic Hotel (528 W Brompton Ave), The Wheelhouse Hotel (3475 N Clark St), and The Guesthouse Hotel (4872 N Clark St).