Friday, May 24th
- 2:00pm
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Safety Last
- 4:30pm
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Renoir
- 7:30pm
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Safety Last
- 9:30pm
-
Renoir
- midnight
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Cannibal Holocaust
Saturday, May 25th
- 11:30am
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F For Fake
- From the Orson Welles: Hello Americans collection
- 2:00pm
-
Renoir
- 7:30pm
- Safety Last and the Music Box Theatre Summer Calendar Release Party!
- 9:30pm
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Renoir
- midnight
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Cannibal Holocaust
Sunday, May 26th
- 11:30am
-
F For Fake
- From the Orson Welles: Hello Americans collection
- 2:00pm
-
Safety Last
- 4:30pm
-
Renoir
- 7:30pm
-
Safety Last
- 9:30pm
-
Renoir
Monday, May 27th
- 2:00pm
-
Safety Last
- 4:30pm
-
Renoir
- 7:30pm
-
Safety Last
- 9:30pm
-
Renoir
Special Announcements
None today.
Meals & Deals
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.
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Affordable, college-level training with accomplished industry and independent filmmakers.
Mystic Celt
3443 N. Southport Ave. (773) 529-8550
Bring in your Music Box Theatre ticket stub for a free appetizer for your table!
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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!
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!
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.
Spring 2013 Calendar
The Messenger
A film by Oren Moverman
Starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Steve Buscemi, Eamonn Walker
THE MESSENGER is a powerful and tender story about a returned war hero making his first steps toward a normal life. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) is a U.S. Army officer who is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Partnered with fellow officer Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) to bear the bad news to the loved ones of fallen soldiers, Will faces the challenge of completing his mission while seeking to find comfort and healing back on the home front.
External Links
Technical Information
- Production Year
- 2009
- Running Time
- 112 mins
Past Screenings (since April 2nd, 2009)
- Thursday, Dec 10, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm
- Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm
- Tuesday, Dec 8, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm
- Monday, Dec 7, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm
- Sunday, Dec 6, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm · 2:15pm · 12:00pm
- Saturday, Dec 5, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm · 2:15pm · 12:00pm
- Friday, Dec 4, 2009
- 9:45pm · 7:30pm
- Thursday, Dec 3, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Monday, Nov 30, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Sunday, Nov 29, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm · 2:30pm
- Saturday, Nov 28, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm · 2:30pm
- Friday, Nov 27, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm · 2:30pm
- Thursday, Nov 26, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Monday, Nov 23, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
- Sunday, Nov 22, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm · 2:00pm
- Saturday, Nov 21, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm · 2:00pm
- Friday, Nov 20, 2009
- 9:40pm · 7:20pm · 5:00pm
See showtimes for all currently scheduled films.
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