:: Chopin Theatre ::

Photo Essay By Venus Zarris

Nestled in the heart of Wicker Park at 1543 West Division Street, the Chopin Theatre is a premiere destination for theater, live performance and more. The exquisitely eclectic art and furnishings that detail this theater act as metaphors for the over 7,000 exquisitely eclectic performances and events that it has hosted since being established in 1990. 

Owners Zygmunt Dyrkacz and Lela Headd have transformed this space, originally constructed in 1918 by M.F. Strunch Architects, into a rare and wonderful location. Chicago and its theater community are the fortunate recipients of this couple’s uniquely lovely vision. You see the evidence of it in every nook and cranny at the Chopin and you can feel the inviting warmth as soon as you step in.

Chopin foyer 

East Wing Art Gallery

Nelson Algren Café

Cabaret Studio lobby

This basement sitting room is like a timeless fallout shelter from hectic the modern world. A friend commented, upon our first visit to the downstairs Cabaret Studio, that this lavish parlor would make the perfect opium den or hash bar. 

Visit the Chopin Theatre soon and experience the wonders of this exceptional venue, both on and off stage.   :: Chopin Theatre ::

Now playing at the Chopin Theatre through June 28, 2009 - TUTA Theatre Chicago’s brilliant production of Uncle Vanya. 

Uncle Vanya - Chicago Stage Review

UNCLE VANYA review link … - Chicago Stage Review

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