Now Playing
The Trial
directed by Orson Welles in English starring Anthony Perkins, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider
A gripping adaptation of Franz Kafka’s tale of Joseph K (Anthony Perkins in an outstanding performance), a man arrested for a crime that is never explained to him. Though his neighbors all scorn him, no one seems willing or able to help him, not even his mysterious defense attorney. Filmed in an abandoned train station in Paris, the strange setting perfectly captured the bizarre and nightmarish world of Kafka’s mythical totalitarian state.
- From the Orson Welles: Hello Americans collection
Sightseers
directed by Ben Wheatley in English starring Alice Lowe, Steve Oram, Eileen Davies
A pair of sad-sack lovers turns into a frumpy Bonnie and Clyde as their romantic getaway to the English countryside turns into a bloody killing spree.
“A wicked little pic in which a tacky couple discovers that cross-country road-tripping makes it surprisingly easy — and fun! — to knock off the more obnoxious characters they encounter en route.” —Peter Debruge, Variety
Sunday, May 19th
- 11:30am
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The Trial
- From the Orson Welles: Hello Americans collection
- 2:15pm
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Sightseers
- 5:00pm
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Sightseers
- 7:15pm
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Sightseers
- 9:30pm
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Sightseers
Monday, May 20th
- 5:00pm
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Sightseers
- 7:15pm
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Sightseers
- 9:30pm
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Sightseers
Tuesday, May 21st
- 5:00pm
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Sightseers
- 7:15pm
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Sightseers
- 9:30pm
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Sightseers
Wednesday, May 22nd
- 5:00pm
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Sightseers
- 7:15pm
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Sightseers
- 9:30pm
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Sightseers
Thursday, May 23rd
- 5:00pm
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Sightseers
- 7:15pm
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Sightseers
- 9:30pm
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Sightseers
Special Announcements
None today.
Meals & Deals
Safari Cup Coffee
3404 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 770-6162
Enjoy a free coffee upon presentation of any Music Box Theatre ticket for that day.
Uncommon Ground
3800 N. Clark St. 773-929-3680
Just a few blocks from the Music Box Theatre is the fantastic Uncommon Ground, Lakeview. Named “Greenest Restaurant in America” in 2011 by the Green Restaurant Association, we are Chicago’s first Certified Organic Rooftop Farm!
Chicago Reader Real Deal
Since 1971, the Reader has served as Chicago’s political conscience, cultural guide, and music authority. We have thousands of reviews in our film archives; you can check them out and see what’s streaming on Hulu & Netflix with our Old Movies to Watch Now feature.
Ganesha Yoga
3113 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL (773) 904-7870
Ganesha is laid-back, non-threatening, and supportive. We specialize in yoga for beginners and doubters. We think yoga is a gateway exercise — once you start moving, who knows where you’ll go?
Music Box Films
A highly acclaimed distributor of foreign and independent film in theatrical, DVD and television markets in the United States.
Founded in 2007, Music Box Films has quickly established itself as one of the leading distributors of non-English language feature films in the US in theaters, on DVD/Blu-ray and via Video-on-Demand.
Cullen’s Bar and Grill
3741 N. Southport Ave (773) 975-0600
Located on Southport just north of the Music Box Theater, we’ve been a part of Wrigleyville for over 15 years. Stop in for a pint and meet our friendly staff, check out our daily specials and enjoy our great food. There’s always something fun happening at Cullen’s and we look forward to serving you soon!
Extend your stay on southport! Present your Music Box Theatre ticket Stub and receive a 15% discount off of your entire check!
Mystic Celt
3443 N. Southport Ave. (773) 529-8550
Bring in your Music Box Theatre ticket stub for a free appetizer for your table!
Deleece Restaurant
3747 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 325-1710
Enjoy our mouthwatering new menu in our beautiful new surroundings. We look forward to seeing you at our new location just a few doors north of the Music Box Theatre.
Coobah
3423 N. Southport (773) 528-2220
Free parking in rear. Closed Dec. 24th.
Enjoy a 15% discount off your dine-in food with your ticket stub.
Bad Ass Coffee
3737 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60657
Bad Ass Coffee is located just 2 doors down from Music Box and has tasty coffee and pastries!
The Second City Training Center
1608 N Wells St, Chicago IL 60657 312-664-3959.
Chicago is the world capital of improvisation (improv) and sketch comedy, and The Second City is in the heart of it. For fifty years The Second City has created a wealth of comedic material from a legendary group of performers. We offer a variety of classes in the performance arts for students at any level of experience.
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Affordable, college-level training with accomplished industry and independent filmmakers.
Special Events
Safety Last and the Music Box Theatre Summer Calendar Release Party!
directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor in English starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother
This very special screening of Safety Last is accompanied by live organ, the West End Jazz Band, and live vaudeville entertainment! Join the Music Box Theatre and Newcity Communications for a summer calendar release party!
“The Glasses character in ‘Safety Last’ would have blended with the background of the department store where he worked if it had not been for action imposed upon him. But what action!” —Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Press Pass: Caddyshack with Michael Phillips and Steve Rosenbloom
directed by Harold Ramis in English starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray
Watch Caddyshack with Michael Phillips and Steve Rosenbloom!
My Little Pony Equestria Girls
in English
Join us for this special kids event screening of the new My Little Pony movie!
The Ocean at the End of the Lane Reading and Signing with Neil Gaiman!
in English
Join us July 9 at 7pm as Unabridged Bookstore and the Music Box Theater host Neil Gaiman for a reading and signing of his soon to be published novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
Spring 2013 Calendar
Up Next
Safety Last
directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor in English starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother
New 90th anniversary digital restoration!
“The Glasses character in ‘Safety Last’ would have blended with the background of the department store where he worked if it had not been for action imposed upon him. But what action!” —Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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