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About Upstairs Mainstage At The Den Theatre

The Upstairs Mainstage at The Den Theatre is an intimate black-box space on the venue's second floor, tucked in the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. Whether you’re a local exploring a new short-form show or planning a night of theatre, this compact stage delivers up-close performances with a flexible seating layout that can include removable seating for a cozy, immersive experience.

Located at 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, Upstairs Mainstage is part of The Den Theatre, a multi-space venue that also hosts Heath Mainstage, Bookspan, Crosby, and other performance spaces. The venue is known for a varied slate of theatre, comedy, and resident company work, including notable past productions such as Balm in Gilead.

Planning your visit is simple with clear hints on seating, parking, and transit. You’ll find nearby hotels and dining options just a short walk away, making this a convenient stop for a night of live performance in Chicago’s eclectic theatre scene.

Seating at Upstairs Mainstage features a flexible layout that can be adapted per production. The removable seating creates an intimate, flexible audience arrangement, ensuring strong sightlines and engaging performances. For parking, there is no on-site lot, but street parking and nearby paid lots are available with guidance provided on-site. The Den Theatre is accessible via CTA, with the nearest Blue Line stops at Division and Damen, plus multiple bus routes serving the area (such as routes 9, 50, 56, and 72).

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Nearby hotels include The Robey (2018 W North Ave) and Wicker Park Inn (1331 N Wicker Park Ave), convenient for a quick pre-show dinner or a post-show drink. When you’re ready to secure your tickets, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss purchasing and reliable options for getting you to the show. For more details on upcoming performances and specific seating configurations per production, check the Den Theatre’s event pages and seating charts.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  • Venue type: Upstairs Mainstage is an 80-seat space described as a black-box theatre (second floor) in The Den Theatre
  • Seating chart: A seating layout is downloadable from the Upstairs Mainstage page; seating includes removable red armchairs
  • Parking: The Den Theatre has no on-site parking; street parking and nearby paid lots are available; parking guidance provided on site
  • Transit: Access via CTA; nearest Blue Line stops (Division/Damen) and multiple bus routes (e.g., 9, 50, 56, 72) listed on The Den’s site
  • Nearby hotels: The Robey (2018 W North Ave) and Wicker Park Inn (1331 N Wicker Park Ave) are in the vicinity
  • Notable events hosted: The Den offers multiple spaces (Heath Mainstage, Bookspan, Crosby, etc.); past productions include Balm in Gilead; The Den hosts resident companies and a regular slate of comedy/theatre shows