The Lookingglass Theatre in Streeterville, Chicago, is set to reopen after 18 months of renovations to its lobby, bar, and café. The theater, co-founded by 'Friends' actor David Schwimmer, was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but received a $2 million state grant to complete the renovations. The reopening show, 'Circus Quixote,' will run from Thursday to March 30.
The Lookingglass Theatre in Streeterville is set to reopen later this week after undergoing renovations to its lobby, bar, and café.The theater has been closed for the past 18 months while undergoing renovations.Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday with company members like "Friends" actor and co-founder David Schwimmer and Gov. JB Pritzker in attendance. They also dedicated the renamed "Joan & Paul Theatre " in advance of the reopening show.
"Schwimmer said like many local theaters, Lookingglass was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, but was able to complete the renovation with the help of a $2 million award from the state via the Rebuild Illinois infrastructure improvement program passed in 2019.The "Friends" star added, "Like the pumping station next door, we consider Lookingglass to be a public utility providing an essential service to this community and we take that responsibility seriously.
THEATRE REOPENING RENOVATIONS CHICAGO DAVID SCHWIMMER
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