The Vic Theatre
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| Former names | Victoria Theatre |
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| Address | 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Owner | Jam Productions |
| Capacity | 1,400 |
| Opened | 1912 |
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| www.jamusa.com | |
The Victoria Theatre, better known as Vic Theatre, is a musical venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Vic Theatre can easily accommodate 1,400 people or with a seated capacity of 1,000.
Vic Theatre, designed by architect J.E.O. Pridmore, opened in 1912 as the Victoria Theatre. It took three years to build the luxurious five-story vaudeville house. The theatre was owned and built by Robert E. Ricksen and Frank Gazzolo. Ricksen and Gazzolo operated the Crown and Imperial theaters as well. Costing $300,000 to construct it was equipped with every luxury. (Source: September 14, 1912 Billboard publication)
When not showcasing live music, the Vic opens its doors as the Brew & View, a second-run movie theatre.
Coordinates: 41°56′22″N 87°39′14″W / 41.9395°N 87.6538°W
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