This theatre has been closed due to fire smoke damage. The building has been evacuated since 2018 and has been becoming rundown. Drive past it a lot nothing going on here. The website for theatre is old
It appears that the organ parts were abandoned with the theatre. Looking at the organ changers you can see rotted wooden pipes that are still there. What type of organ would have been ehre
Status should be changed to open
This theatre reopened as distro music hall.
My grandparents and family used to go there until we were displaces from UIC in the 1960s.
Status should be to open
Should be status of open used for special events.
The theatre has collasped as shown in google images
Reopening March 27, 2024 with already over 50 shows booked.
This should be status to opened. They do have stage shows here for performances. Open
https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/01/new-double-door-location-receives-permits-in-uptown.html
Did they move the organ from the old Portage Theatre to this theatre?
They should let it crumble until the roof caves in
Strange I remember seeing an organ I think there was one at one point.
This is not orpheum this is oriental in Chicago
Theatre status should be open!
Reopening New years eye! Link is above
https://ramovachicago.com/event/slomo-presents-pleasure-palace/ramova-theatre/
So what happened with the stadium raised seating that is now behind a curtain? Is that space just not being used at all?
Finished putting new infrastructure, now its time to add finishing touches. They are putting the new doors on and restoring marquee.
this is now closed and abandoned
Theatre will be reopened soon. Status should change to renovating
This theatre has been closed due to fire smoke damage. The building has been evacuated since 2018 and has been becoming rundown. Drive past it a lot nothing going on here. The website for theatre is old
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/04/11/massive-mosaic-mural-on-uptowns-lakeside-theater-building-coming-down-as-nonprofit-plans-renovation/?utm_source=Pico&utm_campaign=979a36709f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_4_11_morninglist1_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6b84a5cee-979a36709f-99762179&mc_cid=979a36709f&mc_eid=9b75301f60
Theatre will be restored and reopened to a theatre again.
It appears that the organ parts were abandoned with the theatre. Looking at the organ changers you can see rotted wooden pipes that are still there. What type of organ would have been ehre
Was there ever an organ in this theatre?