Nonprofit

Emerald City Theatre


  • About Us

    Recently named Chicago’s Best Children’s Theater by Make it Better magazine, Emerald City Theatre (ECT) celebrates all of Chicago’s children through playful, professional, and culturally relevant artistic programs that motivate young people to creatively face the world. ECT is Chicago’s largest theater for young audiences with an annual operating budget of $2.2 million. Performance venues include Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place and Apollo Theater. ECT’s programming reaches an average of 60,000 children ages 0 – 15, parents, and educators each season through its three pillars of work: artistic productions, educational programming, and outreach initiatives. 

    Recently named Chicago’s Best Children’s Theater by Make it Better magazine, Emerald City Theatre (ECT) celebrates all of Chicago’s children through playful, professional, and culturally relevant artistic programs that motivate young people to creatively face the world. ECT is Chicago’s largest theater for young audiences with an annual operating budget of $2.2 million. Performance venues include Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place and Apollo Theater. ECT’s programming reaches an average of 60,000 children ages 0 – 15, parents, and educators each season through its three pillars of work: artistic productions, educational programming, and outreach initiatives. 

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth

    Location

    • 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
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