There are no formal dressing rooms available at the theater.
Extra regalia items will be available on-site in Chase Lounge located in the theatre’s basement.
LOOP STREET CLOSURES EXPECTED. Please note there will be several street closures due to the Chicago SKETCHERS Hot Chocolate Run; the street closures for the 2025 run can be found here: Hot Chocolate Run Map & Street Closures.
Utilizing public transit is strongly encouraged as The Chicago Theatre is conveniently located near several L train stations. If traveling by car, allow extra travel time.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Sunday, November 2, 2025
11 a.m. CDT
8 a.m.
Graduates arrive at The Chicago Theatre and enter through the side entrance on Benton Place at State Street (The Chicago Theatre Alley on the south side of the theater). The door you will enter through is the one with a black awning that says, Chase Lounge.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Graduate rehearsal begins.
Guests welcomed into theatre.
Ceremony.