Merle Reskin Theatre (Chicago, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Chicago / Chicago, Illinois / East Balbo Drive, 60
 university, theatre, college of further education / higher education, 1910_construction

The beautiful 1,400-seat theater presents performances by DePaul’s famous The Theatre School and the School of Music.

Built in 1910, acquired by DePaul in 1988. Formerly the Blackstone Theatre. Renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre in late 1992 following receipt of a gift in excess of $2 million from Harold Reskin, spouse of former actress Merle, for whom the theater is now named.
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Coordinates:   41°52'24"N   87°37'31"W
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