Genesee Theatre

203 N. Genesee Street,
Waukegan, IL 60085

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LouisRugani
LouisRugani on June 21, 2002 at 8:43 pm

I have heard the Genesee Theatre’s architectural style described as “Sullivanesque”, in reference to the famed architect Louis Sullivan. Across the street from the Genesee Theatre are two points of interest worthy of mention: a large statue of Jack Benny, and also the former Academy Theatre, which is now an entertainment venue.

PeggyKolber
PeggyKolber on February 21, 2002 at 6:12 am

I am currently working on the Genesee Theatre project & thought I could fill in a few things for you.

  1. Waukegan has only one “E” 2. Our architech was Edward Steinberg. 3. The original chain was the “Great Lakes Theaters” 4. The theatre original had 1799 seats, after renovation we will have over 2100 seats. 5. Our projected opening is for the fall of 2003. Thanks for a great web site, we really are enjoying it !!
erika
erika on October 30, 2001 at 7:46 am

hey I cannot wait for the theater to open i live by there and it will be easier for me to come and chill and enjoy the movie.can;t wait for it.