Comments from Ssc48

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Ssc48 commented about Garden Theater on Jul 30, 2024 at 7:30 pm

My grandparents and family used to go there until we were displaces from UIC in the 1960s.

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Ssc48 commented about Wilson Avenue Theater on Jul 16, 2024 at 3:28 pm

Status should be to open

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Ssc48 commented about Orpheum Theatre on May 18, 2024 at 1:35 pm

Should be status of open used for special events.

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Ssc48 commented about Kimmel Theatre on Apr 6, 2024 at 12:07 pm

The theatre has collasped as shown in google images

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Ssc48 commented about Brooklyn Paramount on Feb 23, 2024 at 5:12 pm

Reopening March 27, 2024 with already over 50 shows booked.

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Ssc48 commented about Belpark Theatre on Jan 31, 2024 at 10:47 am

This should be status to opened. They do have stage shows here for performances. Open

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Ssc48 commented about Wilson Avenue Theater on Jan 19, 2024 at 2:25 pm

https://chicagoyimby.com/2024/01/new-double-door-location-receives-permits-in-uptown.html

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Ssc48 commented about Des Plaines Theatre on Jan 18, 2024 at 1:10 pm

Did they move the organ from the old Portage Theatre to this theatre?

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Ssc48 commented about Palace Theatre on Jan 11, 2024 at 8:08 pm

They should let it crumble until the roof caves in

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Ssc48 commented about Ramova Theatre on Jan 8, 2024 at 5:49 pm

Strange I remember seeing an organ I think there was one at one point.

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Ssc48 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jan 3, 2024 at 5:57 pm

This is not orpheum this is oriental in Chicago

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Ssc48 commented about Lakeside Theatre on Dec 11, 2023 at 9:52 pm

Theatre status should be open!

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Ssc48 commented about Ramova Theatre on Nov 27, 2023 at 10:03 pm

Reopening New years eye! Link is above

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Ssc48 commented about Ramova Theatre on Nov 27, 2023 at 10:03 pm

https://ramovachicago.com/event/slomo-presents-pleasure-palace/ramova-theatre/

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Ssc48 commented about Majestic Theatre on Sep 18, 2023 at 4:32 pm

So what happened with the stadium raised seating that is now behind a curtain? Is that space just not being used at all?

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Ssc48 commented about Ramova Theatre on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:02 pm

Finished putting new infrastructure, now its time to add finishing touches. They are putting the new doors on and restoring marquee.

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Ssc48 commented about Bonstelle Theatre on Jun 9, 2023 at 10:37 am

this is now closed and abandoned

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Ssc48 commented about Lakeside Theatre on Apr 16, 2023 at 10:48 pm

Theatre will be reopened soon. Status should change to renovating

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Ssc48 commented about Olympic Theater on Apr 16, 2023 at 10:46 pm

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

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Ssc48 commented about Lakeside Theatre on Apr 11, 2023 at 6:38 pm

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

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Ssc48 commented about Lakeside Theatre on Apr 11, 2023 at 3:25 pm

Theatre will be restored and reopened to a theatre again.

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Ssc48 commented about Paramount Theatre on Feb 25, 2023 at 11:06 am

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

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Ssc48 commented about Paramount Theatre on Feb 25, 2023 at 11:06 am

Was there ever an organ in this theatre?

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Ssc48 commented about Cinestage Theatre on Jan 20, 2023 at 1:13 am

This is Goodman theatre now should be open!

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Ssc48 commented about Harper Theater on Dec 31, 2022 at 4:35 pm

Literally went here to see a movie