Cadillac Palace Theatre

The Cadillac Palace Theatre, French splendour in Chicago

The Cadillac Palace Theatre is one of the finest performance halls in Chicago. Inaugurated in 1926, it unfolds a grandiose interior inspired by the châteaux of Fontainebleau and Versailles. The Chicago audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the opulence of 1920s theatres, now devoted to the great Broadway shows.

A theatre inaugurated in 1926

The theatre opened on 4 October 1926, at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets, under the name New Palace Theatre. Its interior, inspired by the French architecture of the châteaux of Fontainebleau and Versailles, multiplies mirrors, gilding and lavish decor. With its thousands of seats, it is today one of the great stages of Broadway In Chicago.

What to see

The grandiose interior, with its immense mirrors and gilding, plunges the spectator into the splendour of French palaces. The theatre programmes great musicals and Broadway shows, which attract a wide audience. The finest way to discover this decor remains to attend a performance, beneath the chandeliers of this exceptional hall.

Practical information

The Cadillac Palace Theatre lies at 151 West Randolph Street, in the Loop, in the centre of Chicago, reachable on foot and by metro. Access to the hall is during performances, whose programme and times vary through the year. To find out about performances and visiting conditions, it is best to enquire with the venue.

When did the Cadillac Palace Theatre open?

It opened on 4 October 1926 under the name New Palace Theatre, at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets, in the Loop.

What inspired the decoration of the Cadillac Palace Theatre?

Its lavish interior is inspired by the French architecture of the châteaux of Fontainebleau and Versailles, with mirrors, gilding and sumptuous decor.