The Gift Theatre

16 reviews

+1 (773) 283-7071

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4802 N Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

+1 (773) 283-7071

http://www.thegifttheatre.org

History

Conceived while students at The University of Iowa in 1997 by Michael Patrick Thornton and William Nedved, the idea for The Gift was to grow and nurture an ensemble and lay roots in an artistically underserved Chicago neighborhood. Heavily influenced by a class called

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4.516 reviews

Bill M.

2/11/2019

I have been to The Gift Theatre a couple of times over the years, and it is pretty amazing to find such a high quality theater venue in the heart of Jefferson Park. The Gift Theatre can be easy...

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Hugh J.

8/9/2019

I got Hot Tix to see a 7:30 Friday show but there was no mention that they start right at 7:30 on the dot. We arrived at 7:34 and they couldn't seat us because the play had started. I get that you...

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Michael T.

4/13/2008

Jeff Award-winning, professional theatre is alive and thriving in Jefferson Park. Conveniently located at 4802 N. Milwaukee --two storefronts north of Lawrence, on the west side of Milwaukee--The...

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Richard T.

10/14/2014

Went to the Wednesday evening improv and it was awesome. $5 and I get entertained like that! The whole crew were brilliant and I could see that they loved it. We were welcomed from the first...

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Susie S.

7/26/2016

Absolutely fabulous award winning small theater in the heart of Jefferson Park! This place is a small storefront venue, but that creates so much intimacy. You feel as though you are actually...

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