About Us
Founded in 1975
Marriott Theatre was founded in 1975. Today the acclaimed theatre sells more than 400,000 tickets a year, and boasts the largest subscription base of any musical theatre! In all, The Marriott Theatre has presented more than 180 productions to an estimated 11 million people! Marriott Theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 500 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations—Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement.
In addition to the presentation of classic American musical theatre, Marriott Theatre has become a driving force in the development of original and re-imagined musicals.