Congress Theater Chicago
The Congress Theater in Chicago, built by Fridstein and Company in 1926 for the movie theater chain of Lubliner and Trinz, is a surviving example of a movie palace. It features ornate exterior and interior design work, in a combination of the Classical Revival and Italian Renaissance styles.
The Congress Theater could seat over 2,500 moviegoers and also has storefronts facing the streets. The theater is currently operating as a 3,500-capacity live music venue. It is located at 2117-2139 N. Milwaukee Avenue and was designated a Chicago Landmark on July 10, 2002.[1]
In August 2008, pop punk band Paramore recorded a live CD/DVD titled The Final Riot! at the theater. It was released in November 2008 and it was awarded in US (Gold Album) and Canada (Platinum Album). Dragon Gate USA began using the venue for its professional wrestling shows in 2009.
On March 31st, 2009, VH1 Storytellers recorded a segment on Blues Legends "ZZ Top" at the Congress Theatre. Selected fans from the ZZ Top fan club from across North America were notified by email that they could attend the taping along with 2 guests. The legendary band played "Just got paid", "La Grange", "Jesus left Chicago", "Give me all your loving", "Tush" and "Sharp Dressed Man" with selected fans getting to ask the band pre-screened questions. The show's editing crew had the band repeat the first three songs, asking for more showmanship; the fans got 3 songs more as a result. The show aired June 27th, 2009 on VH1 Classic.
In November 2012, PNC Bank filed for foreclosure on the theater, alleging default on a $4 million loan by owner Eddie Carranza.
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
Congress Theater Chicago
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