The Lyric Theater
Wedding venue in Blue Island, Illinois
About The Lyric Theater
The Lyric Theater is a renovated, historic theater in Blue Island, originally opened in 1917. It hosts wedding receptions and other private events in its art deco setting. The theater includes a large stage, a 29-foot-wide screen, main-floor seating, second-level booths, and a lounge level with high tops, chairs, booths, and a full bar. Food options include a concession stand and Beggars Pizza; the bar serves craft beers and cocktails. Two private upper-level suites are available for groups, though their capacities and wedding-specific configurations are not stated.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 250 guests
- Price
- From $12,500
- Pricing note
- Private event pricing and availability are provided after submitting an inquiry; no venue rental amount is published.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Lyric Theater
- Website: lyrictheater.com
- Phone: (708) 972-0700
- Address: 12952 Western Ave
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