Symphony Center

This is a review of the center, not necessarily the groups that play within.   After having been around and visited some of the newer halls in the land this hall is a bit old style and traditional: the stairs and lobbies are too small and labyrinthine, the view is obstructed by posts in places (hint: cheaper seats), the acoustics are hampered by the blast forward and up pattern  of sound (as opposed to the LA Phil radiating in all directions and surrounded by the audience).   The exterior is somewhat common and you wouldn't guess it was a famous concert hall.   Yet there is a nice excitement whenever I go because of all the good things that happen there.   I prefer the upper balconies so I can look down on all the action.  The backs of the balconies are however cavernous and magnify every little sound, so if you hate stupid people noises you may go insane as I often do.  Hint: when you leave, go out the north stairs back to the north entrance, its much faster!

Beautiful venue!  On the 2nd floor they have an amazing hall that would just be PERFECT for a fairy tale wedding!  
The place is pretty nice, just like any other theatre and there are tons in Chicago Theatre district.  The acoustics are good, the seats are comfortable.  There are about 4 floors I think...we went for the Japanese drums performance and sat on the 3rd floor - the view and sound were both just perfect.

Saw Rach 3..... really good!