June 2024

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Sat, June Sat, Jun 1, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
A Place in the Sun
Film Series

Liz & Monty Matinees

“I thought he was the most gorgeous thing in the world and easily one of the best actors.” – Elizabeth TaylorEternally beautiful and mesmerizing perfo... Read more

The Misfits

The Misfits

Part of: Liz & Monty Matinees

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable)... Read more

John Huston
124 mins
DCP
Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

The Angels (Lucy Liu), (Drew Barrymore), (Cameron Diaz) are ready to go undercover to retrieve two missing silver wedding bands containing valuable en... Read more

McG
98 mins
35mm

Sun, June Sun, Jun 2, 2024

A Place in the Sun
Film Series

Liz & Monty Matinees

“I thought he was the most gorgeous thing in the world and easily one of the best actors.” – Elizabeth TaylorEternally beautiful and mesmerizing perfo... Read more

The Misfits

The Misfits

Part of: Liz & Monty Matinees

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber (Marilyn Monroe) ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland (Clark Gable)... Read more

John Huston
124 mins
DCP
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
MBT Trivia

Music Box Movie Trivia

What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more

120 mins
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Mon, June Mon, Jun 3, 2024

Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Desperate Living

Desperate Living

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

A housewife (Mink Stole) murders her husband, runs away and ends up in a town ruled by an evil queen who wants to infect her kingdom with rabies.

John Waters
90 mins
Digital
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Tue, June Tue, Jun 4, 2024

Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Mommie Dearest movie still

Mommie Dearest

When her adoptive mother Joan Crawford died in 1977, erstwhile actress/author Christina Crawford and her brother Christopher were left out of Joan Cra... Read more

Frank Perry
129 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Desperate Living

Desperate Living

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

A housewife (Mink Stole) murders her husband, runs away and ends up in a town ruled by an evil queen who wants to infect her kingdom with rabies.

John Waters
90 mins
Digital

Wed, June Wed, Jun 5, 2024

Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
The Base

Feel the Base

An evening of original music videos made as part of a collaboration between The Base Chicago and Elmhurst University who teamed up to share their know... Read more

120 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Cecil B. Demented

Cecil B. Demented

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

An insane action-comedy about a young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists who kidnap a movie goddess and force her to star in t... Read more

John Waters
87 mins
Digital
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Thu, June Thu, Jun 6, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
Kathy Bates Bingo

Music Box Bingo

On the 1st Thursday of the month (unless noted), join us in the Music Box Lounge 7-10 PM for the infamous MUSIC BOX BINGO! Hosted by your good-time ga... Read more

180 mins
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Cecil B. Demented

Cecil B. Demented

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

An insane action-comedy about a young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists who kidnap a movie goddess and force her to star in t... Read more

John Waters
87 mins
Digital

Fri, June Fri, Jun 7, 2024

Solo

Solo

Simon (Théodore Pellerin) is a rising star in Montreal’s drag scene performing lively disco pop numbers weekly at his local club. Friendly with his fe... Read more

Sophie Dupuis
101 mins
DCP
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla + Godzilla Minus One

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

SHIN GODZILLA Synopsis:It’s a peaceful day in Japan when a strange fountain of water erupts in the bay, causing panic to spread among government offic... Read more

245 mins
DCP
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Sat, June Sat, Jun 8, 2024

Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Mothra vs. Godzilla

Godzilla: The Complete Showa-Era Marathon

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Join the Music Box on Saturday, 6/8 for an exclusive 24-hour marathon screening of all 15 Showa-Era Godzilla titles! There will be vendors, exclusive... Read more

1440 mins
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Sun, June Sun, Jun 9, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Godzilla (1998)

Godzilla (1998)

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Following the French atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific, an unknown creature is spotted passing westward through the Panama Canal. Scientist Niko... Read more

Roland Emmerich
139 mins
35mm
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP
Godzilla 2000

Godzilla 2000

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

A self-proclaimed group called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) is actively tracking Godzilla as he makes landfall. Besides trying to study the m... Read more

Takao Okawara
99 mins
35mm

Mon, June Mon, Jun 10, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Godzilla vs. Gigan

Godzilla vs. Gigan

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

An alien invasion prompts a tag-team battle between Godzilla and Anguirus, the planet protectors, and King Ghidorah and the new monster Gigan, a cybor... Read more

Jun Fukuda
89 mins
DCP
Svengoolie

Destroy All Monsters

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

The original Godzilla team of director Ishiro Honda, special-effects supervisor Eiji Tsuburaya, and composer Akira Ifukube reunited for this kaiju ext... Read more

Ishirô Honda
89 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Rock 'n' Roll High School

Rock 'n' Roll High School

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

Riff Randell (P.J. Soles) is the biggest Ramones fan at Vince Lombardi High School, but her plans to liberate her dance-crazy classmates with tickets... Read more

Allan Arkush
93 mins
Digital
Godzilla vs. Biollante

Godzilla vs. Biollante

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Godzilla cells left from his attack in the mid-1980's create a miniature arms race to secure them, involving Japan, US interests and Saradia. Eventual... Read more

Kazuki Ômori
104 mins
DCP
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Tue, June Tue, Jun 11, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster movie still

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

After laying waste to an alien civilization on Venus, the three-headed, lightning-emitting space monster Ghidorah brings its insatiable thirst for des... Read more

Ishirô Honda
93 mins
DCP
Godzilla

Godzilla (1954)

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

GODZILLA (a.k.a. Gojira) is the roaring granddaddy of all monster movies. It’s also a remarkably humane and melancholy drama, made in Japan at a time... Read more

Ishirô Honda
96 mins
35mm
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Rock 'n' Roll High School

Rock 'n' Roll High School

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

Riff Randell (P.J. Soles) is the biggest Ramones fan at Vince Lombardi High School, but her plans to liberate her dance-crazy classmates with tickets... Read more

Allan Arkush
93 mins
Digital
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP
The Return of Godzilla

The Return of Godzilla

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Three decades have passed since Godzilla, a monster spawned by postwar H-bomb tests, turned Japan's capital city into a radioactive wasteland. Its wra... Read more

Koji Hashimoto
103 mins
DCP

Wed, June Wed, Jun 12, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Mothra

Mothra

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Following reports of human life on Infant Island, the supposedly deserted site of atomic bomb tests, an international expedition to the heavily-radiat... Read more

Ishirô Honda
101 mins
35mm
Mothra vs. Godzilla movie still

Mothra vs. Godzilla

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Godzilla faces off against the benevolent insect monster-god Mothra in this clash of the titans, a crossover battle between two of Toho Studios’ most... Read more

Ishirô Honda
89 mins
DCP
Showcase of Shorts VII

Stacey and Michael's Showcase of Shorts VII

A collection of short films programmed by Stacey Miner and Michael Holub.SHORTS FEATURED IN THIS PROGRAM-WASHED UP (10 min)-LIVING A LIE BRIGHTER (8 m... Read more

58 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Dazed and Confused movie still

Dazed and Confused

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

This coming-of-age film follows the mayhem of group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrating the last day of high school in 1976. The graduati... Read more

Richard Linklater
102 mins
Digital
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

After nearly half a century of peace, Godzilla is a distant memory for most of Japan. The serenity is broken, though, when a US nuclear submarine is a... Read more

Shûsuke Kaneko
105 mins
35mm
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP

Thu, June Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Music Box
Film Series

Godzilla vs. Music Box

The Music Box is partnering with the Japanese Arts Foundation to throw Godzilla a birthday party June 7 -13, and you're invited! Come celebrate 70 yea... Read more

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Godzilla’s evil twin Mechagodzilla first reared its head in this Jun Fukuda–directed film. A robot designed by aliens to conquer Earth, the enduringly... Read more

Jun Fukuda
84 mins
DCP
Godzilla (2014)

Godzilla (2014)

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

The world's most revered monster is reborn as visionary new director Gareth Edwards (Monsters) unleashes the epic action adventure GODZILLA. Starring... Read more

Gareth Edwards
123 mins
35mm
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Dazed and Confused movie still

Dazed and Confused

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

This coming-of-age film follows the mayhem of group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrating the last day of high school in 1976. The graduati... Read more

Richard Linklater
102 mins
Digital
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
DCP
Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Part of: Godzilla vs. Music Box

Intended to address the crisis levels of pollution in postwar Japan, Godzilla vs. Hedorah finds the King of the Monsters fighting an alien life form t... Read more

Yoshimitsu Banno
85 mins
DCP

Fri, June Fri, Jun 14, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

Alps

Alps

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

An oddball group of four people (made up of two hospital employees, a gymnast, and her coach) form a secret society that sets out to ease the grieving... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
93 mins
DCP
The Favourite

The Favourite

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

Early 18th century England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
119 mins
DCP
Ask Any Buddy

Ask Any Buddy

Featuring fragments from 126 theatrical feature films spanning the years 1968-1986 ASK ANY BUDDY uses rare footage shot at dozens of real bathhouses,... Read more

Elizabeth Purchell
78 mins
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
Cruising

Cruising

A psychopath is scouring New York City gay clubs and viciously slaying homosexuals. Detective Steve Burns (Al Pacino) is ordered to don leather attire... Read more

William Friedkin
102 mins
35mm

Sat, June Sat, Jun 15, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
A Place in the Sun
Film Series

Liz & Monty Matinees

“I thought he was the most gorgeous thing in the world and easily one of the best actors.” – Elizabeth TaylorEternally beautiful and mesmerizing perfo... Read more

Wild River

Wild River

Part of: Liz & Monty Matinees

Eager to further his career, ambitious Tennessee Valley Authority administrator Chuck Glover (Montgomery Clift) journeys to a small town to oversee th... Read more

Elia Kazan
110 mins
35mm
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

Alps

Alps

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

An oddball group of four people (made up of two hospital employees, a gymnast, and her coach) form a secret society that sets out to ease the grieving... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
93 mins
DCP
The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon presiding over a spotless household with his ophthalmologist wife Anna (Nicole... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
121 mins
DCP
The Lobster

The Lobster

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

In this highly imaginative, delightfully absurdist comedy from visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth), Colin Farrell stars as David, a man who... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
119 mins
DCP
Ask Any Buddy

Ask Any Buddy

Featuring fragments from 126 theatrical feature films spanning the years 1968-1986 ASK ANY BUDDY uses rare footage shot at dozens of real bathhouses,... Read more

Elizabeth Purchell
78 mins
In a Violent Nature

In a Violent Nature

An ambient slasher that methodically depicts the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

Chris Nash
94 mins
Cruising

Cruising

A psychopath is scouring New York City gay clubs and viciously slaying homosexuals. Detective Steve Burns (Al Pacino) is ordered to don leather attire... Read more

William Friedkin
102 mins
35mm

Sun, June Sun, Jun 16, 2024

Babes

Babes

BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in differ... Read more

Pamela Adlon
109 mins
A Place in the Sun
Film Series

Liz & Monty Matinees

“I thought he was the most gorgeous thing in the world and easily one of the best actors.” – Elizabeth TaylorEternally beautiful and mesmerizing perfo... Read more

Wild River

Wild River

Part of: Liz & Monty Matinees

Eager to further his career, ambitious Tennessee Valley Authority administrator Chuck Glover (Montgomery Clift) journeys to a small town to oversee th... Read more

Elia Kazan
110 mins
35mm
Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

Poor Things

Poor Things

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman bro... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
141 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
MBT Trivia

Music Box Movie Trivia

What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more

120 mins
The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon presiding over a spotless household with his ophthalmologist wife Anna (Nicole... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
121 mins
DCP
Chaos

Life Within the Lens: Juneteenth Edition

This Juneteenth weekend join us for the second iteration of “Life Within the Lens”, a short film series celebrating Black Chicago filmmakers. This sho... Read more

80 mins
DCP
Le Beau Mec

Le Beau Mec

American director Wallace Potts vividly evokes the gay hedonism of 1970s Paris, interspersing direct-to-camera stories by hustler and striptease perfo... Read more

Wallace Potts
71 mins
DCP

Mon, June Mon, Jun 17, 2024

Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

The Favourite

The Favourite

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

Early 18th century England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
119 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia

An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang const... Read more

Franc Roddam
117 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together... Read more

Ellen Hovde, Albert Maysles, David Maysles
100 mins
Digital
The Lobster

The Lobster

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

In this highly imaginative, delightfully absurdist comedy from visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth), Colin Farrell stars as David, a man who... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
119 mins
DCP

Tue, June Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon presiding over a spotless household with his ophthalmologist wife Anna (Nicole... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
121 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Open Mic
Coming November 19

Acoustic Open Mic Night

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted), join us for "Tunes Tuesdays!" an Acoustic Open Mic Night in the Music Box Lounge. Admission... Read more

Highs and Lows
Film Series

Highs & Lows - A Film Series

Films of a higher tier, those stamped with the seal of Art, usually accrue a more serious following than many of the movies being made on a supposedly... Read more

Crossroads

Crossroads + Morvern Callar

Part of: Highs & Lows - A Film Series

In the annals of pop and film history, 2002 remains a definitive year for the female-led road movie. It almost seems shocking now to realize Tamra Dav... Read more

191 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together... Read more

Ellen Hovde, Albert Maysles, David Maysles
100 mins
Digital

Wed, June Wed, Jun 19, 2024

Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

Poor Things

Poor Things

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman bro... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
141 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together... Read more

Ellen Hovde, Albert Maysles, David Maysles
100 mins
Digital
The Favourite

The Favourite

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

Early 18th century England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
119 mins
DCP

Thu, June Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Poor THings
Film Series

Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

To celebrate the release of his new movie KINDS OF KINDNESS, the Music Box Theatre proudly presents a collection of films by Yorgos Lanthimos includin... Read more

The Lobster

The Lobster

Part of: Yorgonna Love It - A Yorgos Lanthimos Series

In this highly imaginative, delightfully absurdist comedy from visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth), Colin Farrell stars as David, a man who... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
119 mins
DCP
The Compound

The Compound Live with Ian Happ, Ryne Sandberg, and Special Guests

Join Chicago Cubs All-Star Outfielder Ian Happ at the historic Music Box Theatre, just blocks away from Wrigley Field on Thursday, June 20th for a liv... Read more

90 mins
Rated Q - The Birdcage

The Birdcage

In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) sha... Read more

Mike Nichols
117 mins
DCP

Fri, June Fri, Jun 21, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Lady Terminator
Film Series

Music Box of Horrors Presents

The team at Music Box of Horrors collectively agreed we could no longer only celebrate all things horror & hang out with you sickos once a year! Every... Read more

Game of Pleasure

Game of Pleasure

Part of: Music Box of Horrors Presents

The largest computer gaming firm in the country has just completed its latest and possibly greatest virtual reality game, “Pleasure”. But the erotic p... Read more

Dale Frantz
63 mins
DCP
Stop Making Sense movie still

Stop Making Sense

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by criti... Read more

Jonathan Demme
88 mins
DCP

Sat, June Sat, Jun 22, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
The Patsy
Film Series

The Chicago Film Society Presents

The Chicago Film Society comes to the Music Box for all-celluloid screenings of classic & underseen features, short subjects, trailer reels, and other... Read more

Japanese Girls at the Harbor

Japanese Girls at the Harbor

Part of: The Chicago Film Society Presents

Best friends Sunako (Michiko Oikawa) and Dora (Yukiko Inoue) attend a Catholic school together in the port city of Yokohama, a bustling gateway to Wes... Read more

Hiroshi Shimizu
77 mins
35mm
Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Lady Terminator
Film Series

Music Box of Horrors Presents

The team at Music Box of Horrors collectively agreed we could no longer only celebrate all things horror & hang out with you sickos once a year! Every... Read more

Game of Pleasure

Game of Pleasure

Part of: Music Box of Horrors Presents

The largest computer gaming firm in the country has just completed its latest and possibly greatest virtual reality game, “Pleasure”. But the erotic p... Read more

Dale Frantz
63 mins
DCP
Rocky Horror Picture Show movie still

Rocky Horror Picture Show

This notorious horror parody — a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things — tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad... Read more

Jim Sharman
100 mins
35mm

Sun, June Sun, Jun 23, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
A Place in the Sun
Film Series

Liz & Monty Matinees

“I thought he was the most gorgeous thing in the world and easily one of the best actors.” – Elizabeth TaylorEternally beautiful and mesmerizing perfo... Read more

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Part of: Liz & Monty Matinees

History professor George (Richard Burton) and his boozy wife, Martha (Elizabeth Taylor), return late one Saturday night from a cocktail party at the h... Read more

Mike Nichols
132 mins
35mm
Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
MBT Trivia

Music Box Movie Trivia

What makes Music Box Trivia Chicago's premier movie trivia?Six rounds of movie trivia, including audio and visual components. A beautiful community. S... Read more

120 mins
The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby b... Read more

Wes Anderson
99 mins
DCP

Mon, June Mon, Jun 24, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP

Tue, June Tue, Jun 25, 2024

Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Lust, Caution

Lust, Caution

During World War II a secret agent (Tang Wei) must seduce, then assassinate an official (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) who works for the Japanese puppet govern... Read more

Ang Lee
157 mins
35mm
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP

Wed, June Wed, Jun 26, 2024

Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Garden Movies
Film Series

Music Box Garden Movies

Summer is here and that means one thing: the return of our GARDEN MOVIES! Enjoy an outdoor movie on our Garden Patio, located right behind the Music B... Read more

The Watermelon Woman

The Watermelon Woman

Part of: Music Box Garden Movies

Cheryl Dunye made cinematic history with The Watermelon Woman, the first American feature to be directed by a black lesbian as well as an incisive, hu... Read more

Cheryl Dunye
85 mins
Digital

Thu, June Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP

Fri, June Fri, Jun 28, 2024

Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Kinds of Kindness

Kinds of Kindness

A triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-a... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
165 mins
35mm
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Repo Man movie still

Repo Man

After being fired from his job, Los Angeles slacker and punk rocker Otto (Emilio Estevez) lands a gig working for an eccentric repossession agent name... Read more

Alex Cox
92 mins
35mm
The Devil's Bath

The Devil's Bath

In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long... Read more

Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
121 mins
DCP

Sat, June Sat, Jun 29, 2024

Kinds of Kindness

Kinds of Kindness

A triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-a... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
165 mins
35mm
Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Repo Man movie still

Repo Man

After being fired from his job, Los Angeles slacker and punk rocker Otto (Emilio Estevez) lands a gig working for an eccentric repossession agent name... Read more

Alex Cox
92 mins
35mm

Sun, June Sun, Jun 30, 2024

Ghostlight

Ghostlight

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s pr... Read more

Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson
110 mins
DCP
Kinds of Kindness

Kinds of Kindness

A triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-a... Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos
165 mins
35mm
Thelma

Thelma

The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a poignant action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar® nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first... Read more

Josh Margolin
97 mins
DCP
Home Video

Museum of Home Video, Live and In-Person!

Museum of Home Video is a weekly found-footage livestream for stoners, seekers, archivists and drinkers. Every Tuesday at museumofhomevideo.com, VJ B... Read more

90 mins
DCP