Merle Reskin Theatre
Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre it was built in 1910. Renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre in 1992, it is now part of DePaul University, and is also used for events and performances of other groups. It serves as the home of the Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences series produced by The Theatre School of DePaul.
Blackstone Theatre | |
Location within the Chicago Loop community area. | |
Address | 60 East Balbo Drive Chicago, Illinois United States |
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Owner | DePaul University |
Capacity | 1325 |
Current use | Stage performance |
Production | Goodman School of Drama |
Construction | |
Opened | December 31, 1910 |
Closed | 1986ā1988 |
Years active | 1910āpresent |
Architect | Marshall and Fox (developed by Tracy C. Drake and John Drake) |
Website | |
http://theatreschool.depaul.edu |
The building was designed by Marshall and Fox and developed by Tracy C. Drake and John Drake of Drake Hotel fame on the former site of Timothy Blackstone's mansion and adjacent to the Blackstone Hotel. The theater has a history of live performances that have often been touring productions of hit and prize-winning shows.