Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee Street,
Waukegan, IL 60085

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gmoncada
gmoncada on March 7, 2004 at 4:53 pm

This is exciting, it’s been a long awaiting process for the citizens of this community … a revival of downtown waukegan has been long overdue, it’s about time our mayor, and other community leaders took notice…

This will bring in revenue into waukegan and finally bring the people of this community to enjoy the city and it’s attractions..

Hopefully we will also win the bid on the casino , we definitely need a financial boost.

Eversince gurnee mills came to lake county, it has wiped out all large/small businesses in the area… we deserve it and I’m excited!!

MovieMan26
MovieMan26 on March 1, 2004 at 11:13 pm

In the 1980’s the plitt theaters chain operated this cinema.

Gregg
Gregg on February 1, 2004 at 10:14 pm

The web site for this theatre can be found at: http://www.geneseetheatre.org/welcome/welcome.html

LouisRugani
LouisRugani on June 22, 2002 at 4:43 am

I have heard the Genesee Theatre’s architectural style described as “Sullivanesque”, in reference to the famed architect Louis Sullivan. Across the street from the Genesee Theatre are two points of interest worthy of mention: a large statue of Jack Benny, and also the former Academy Theatre, which is now an entertainment venue.

PeggyKolber
PeggyKolber on February 21, 2002 at 2:12 pm

I am currently working on the Genesee Theatre project & thought I could fill in a few things for you.

  1. Waukegan has only one “E” 2. Our architech was Edward Steinberg. 3. The original chain was the “Great Lakes Theaters” 4. The theatre original had 1799 seats, after renovation we will have over 2100 seats. 5. Our projected opening is for the fall of 2003. Thanks for a great web site, we really are enjoying it !!
erika
erika on October 30, 2001 at 3:46 pm

hey I cannot wait for the theater to open i live by there and it will be easier for me to come and chill and enjoy the movie.can;t wait for it.