Chicago Cultural Center — Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington St., 2nd Floor North
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Following a year-long construction period, the 200-seat multi-purpose theater has been transformed with all new theater seats and major technology upgrades, including a state-of-the-art movie projector, screen, and speaker system. The finishing touches include major improvements to the stage lighting, upgraded acoustic panels, and a new curtain system for the stage.
Chicago Filmmaker Hangout
Friday, January 17, 6-9 p.m.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Panel concludes at 8:30 p.m.
Hangout and meet Chicago based creatives, build connection, and friendships at our 8th installment of the Filmmaker Hangout. Join us for a special guest + panel discussion from industry professionals starting at 7:00 p.m.
‘True Stories, Bold Choices: Filmmakers on Shaping the Narrative’ Documentary guest speakers include Isidore Bethel and Olivia Lilley.
Please follow signage upon arrival!
Strict ticketing enforced at the door.
Parking information:
We recommend booking a SpotHero spot in the Millennium garage under Millennium Park, or find street parking. Alternatively, take the L and hop off at the Washington/ Wabash "L" stop.
Successor: Lunar New Year Screening presented by Asian Pop-Up Cinema
Sunday, February 2, 2-4:30 p.m.
China | Comedy/Drama | 2024 | 133 mins.
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Director: Yan Fei, Peng Damo
Starring: Shen Teng, Ma Li
Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago with a free screening of SUCCESSOR at the Chicago Cultural Center! Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema is proud to present SUCCESSOR, a dark satirical comedy about helicopter parents who turn their son's life into The Truman Show.
Shen and Ma play high-powered business owners determined to groom their son Ji-ye to take over the company. Worried that he will turn into a directionless rich kid, they decide to raise him in a lifestyle resembling poverty with the aim for Ji-ye to develop qualities such as hard work, knowledge, budgeting, physical fitness and perseverance.
Directed by Fei Yan and Da-Mo Peng and co-stars Shen Teng and Ma Li — the comedic duo behind previous smash hits “Goodbye, Mr. Loser” (2015) and “Hello, Mr. Billionaire” (2018), “the film has also touched a nerve in China with its tale of wealthy, controlling “tiger parents” (or helicopter parents in America) that fuses elements of the hit HBO show “Succession” with the 1998 comedy feature “The Truman Show”- Sixthtone.com
Admission is FREE
Open Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)
Find us:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Take CTA to Chicago Cultural Center
- From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
- From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
- Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147
