Love, chaos, dinner & more Teatro ZinZanni opens in Chicago's downtown theater district
Love, Chaos, Dinner and More in an Exciting New Innovative Venue in Chicago's Downtown Theater District!
There is a unique new venue in the city, and it can come complete with one of the most extraordinary and exciting interactive dinner shows in Chicago. The show …. drumroll please ….is Teatro ZinZanni.
Think cirque, comedy, improv, dancing, burlesque, live music, vaudeville, slapstick, opera and fine dining, all in a stunning tent. The setting, cast and even dinner are all over the top … the "big top" that is. In fact, I can't think of anything or anywhere better in the city of Chicago to take your group of up to 330 after a long day of meetings or better yet, use the space for your daytime meeting and stay for the show or even design your own show! Your attendees will leave their worries behind and be transformed into a unique world where an amazingly talented group of performers will take them on an enjoyable journey of delight and amusement.
The new venue is in a long-forgotten space right in the heart of the Theater District encompassing three floors of the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop, (32 W. Randolph Street) The space includes Spiegeltent ZaZou, a beautiful velvet and antique mirrored century old Belgian tent, and a gorgeous lounge area three stories high with elegant chandeliers for receptions.
The Teatro ZinZanni team had been looking for almost 10 years for a location in Chicago to host their show which has been wildly successful for over 20 years in Seattle and San Francisco. When the construction crew remodeling the Cambria discovered a hidden space behind a wall, the ZinZanni team had located their spot. After two years of preparation, including piecing together the 100-year-old Spiegeltent which shipped in 300 boxes, the show opened July 18 and has been receiving rave reviews from the start:
"Teatro ZinZanni is, indeed, a vibrant spectacle of love and chaos, crowned by a glass of champagne and a delicious, four-course dinner." - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theater Review
" … be prepared to eat, drink and be merry, and enjoy the calculated chaos." - Hedy Weiss, WTTW
"Love, Chaos & Dinner," Teatro ZinZanni's engaging entertainers and world-class artist/athletes serve up a most delightful dish." - Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald
"Welcome to vaudeville meets Berlin cabaret meets "The Ed Sullivan Show" meets cirque - otherwise known as Teatro ZinZanni's "Love, Chaos & Dinner." Or more succinctly: dinner theater on steroids." - Miriam Di Nunzio, Chicago Sun Times
ZinZanni producers intend to update the show every six months and bring in a new group of renowned and incredibly talented performers and different acts from around the world bringing new laughs and ensuring that the show stays fresh.
The Spiegeltent can be rented with the entire dinner show, with elements of the show or as an innovative space for meetings. More intimate meetings, dinners and receptions can be hosted in the elegant lobby bar. The show can be personalized and the spaces can be branded and customized to meet your client's needs.
Exclusive use of the Spiegeltent and Lounge is available for meetings and events on most Monday and Tuesday evenings when the show is dark, as well as during the day Monday through Friday. Rentals during show times require a buyout of that performance.
Since the stage is in the center of the tent, all of the seats have wonderful views and it has a very intimate feel.
It is located on the 14th floor of the building and is accessed by multiple elevators.
The dinner menu is designed by one of the best in the city, Debbie Sharpe and her team at the Goddess and the Grocer, or you can bring your own caterer for private events. The venue also comes complete with 2,000 square feet of commercial kitchen.
The show can be bought out well in advance of the individual ticket selling dates and also for consecutive nights for groups of up to 330 guests. Past repeat corporate clients in Seattle for buyouts have included Fortune 500 companies looking for evening entertainment after meetings.
Whether you choose to bring your group for an intimate evening dinner theater buyout or use the space for your own corporate event or meeting, your guests will be impressed with this centrally located unique option and beautiful atmosphere.
• For additional information on buyouts for this venue and/or dinner show and other innovative venues and ideas, contact Donna Mitsos at donnamitsos@innovationmeetings.com.