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Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Ave.
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10am - 5pm
DETAILS:
2,521-seat Orchestra Hall is home to the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The CSO shared the nearby Auditorium Theatre from 1891 to 1904 before commissioning season ticket-holder Daniel Burnham to design a smaller, more appropriately-sized venue. Originally named after the CSO’s first director Theodore Thomas, Orchestra Hall is now part of the larger Symphony Center, which was created during 1995-1997 renovations that added a beautiful atrium and new office space. Symphony Center is also home to the Chicago Symphony Chorus and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
- Explore the historic building on a self-guided tour of Symphony Center - Take a selfie at the conductor’s podium in Orchestra Hall - Connect with CSOA community members at the resource fair on the second floor of the Arcade (plus, enter to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming concert!) - Venture upstairs to the ninth floor, and enjoy sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the Thomas Club - Enjoy refreshments at select locations throughout the building - Visit the Box Office to learn about exclusive ticket offers - Shop for exclusive CSO-branded merchandise and one-of-a-kind gifts at the Symphony Store
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