CIBC Theatre

18 W. Monroe Street,
Chicago, IL 60603

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Broan
Broan on June 9, 2005 at 10:27 pm

Here is an article on the Shubert project as well as the Chicago theater district at large.

bruceanthony
bruceanthony on February 13, 2005 at 5:53 pm

I just read that Andrew Loyd Webber’s “A Woman in White” musical will have its pre broadway tryout at the restored LaSalle Bank Theatre.brucec

Englewood
Englewood on January 13, 2005 at 12:09 pm

I always felt that when a public venue is being either financed or deed over by a government agency to a private corporation, be it a stadium, theater or whatever, the new name should read: TAXPAYER’S PARK or TAXPAYER’S THEATER. Why not? Taxpayers are putting up most of the money.

LeeMary
LeeMary on May 27, 2004 at 9:21 am

It’s good to see that I am not alone in my thoughts about the re-naming of the Shubert Theatre. Where do we draw the line ?

I do hope that before the re-opening, a compromise can be reached. I like the idea of bringing back the Majestic name, and it would be wonderful if they could incorporate both names with “ presented by LaSalle Bank ” underneath it.

Such a shame that all our treasures are being sold out. ( And I STILL call it COMISKEY :) )

Andy Pierce
Andy Pierce on May 10, 2004 at 12:30 pm

Please correct:

Architect: Edmund P. Krause

AndyT
AndyT on May 10, 2004 at 12:07 pm

Okay, here’s the good news: considering recent banking history, this theater is likely to last far longer than either the bank or the bank’s name.

tiny
tiny on May 10, 2004 at 12:57 am

What do you expect from the city that gave us “Bears Football presented by Bank One?” I still remember when they were tearing down many of the historic theaters in Chicago, and cringe when i go by the New Regal or the Uptown. For a world class city to ignore its past like this is reprehensible…even if Chicago DOES do a pretty good job most of the time. Why NOT the LaSalle Bank Majestic Theatre? Or the Shubert Theatre for the Perfornimg Arts….presented by LaSalle Bank? Or better yet…jsut put a Ticketmaster outlet for the Majestic in each LaSalle branch….put a plaque up in the lobby….and leave the darn name alone? Just some points to ponder….

bruceanthony
bruceanthony on May 9, 2004 at 5:59 pm

I believe some money is coming from the state or city for this project. I can’t understand why a compromise in the name couldn’t be reached. I think its pretty tacky when this happens.Soon we will have Rite Aid City Hall or Walgrreens University. This is becoming an epidemic across the country and is becoming a turn off to large segments of the population.A more sensitive approach to naming rights needs to happen. I feel this gives corporate America a black eye not the desired effect they were looking for.brucec