For the last two decades, the Music Box Theatre has been the premiere venue in Chicago for independent and foreign films. It currently has the largest theater space operated full time in the city. The Music Box Theatre is independently owned and operated by the Southport Music Box Corporation. SMBC, through its Music Box Films division, also distributes foreign and independent films in the theatrical, DVD and television markets throughout the United States.
From Lake Shore Drive
Exit onto Irving Park Road, drive one mile west, turn left onto Southport Avenue. We are two block south of Irving Park Road.
From I-90/94
Exit onto Irving Park Road drive east approximately three miles, turn right onto Southport Avenue. We are two block south of Irving Park Road
The Music Box Theatre is an older theater with classic decor. It shows more arty films and old black-andwhite
movies (such as Buster Keaton silent films with a live organist playing the score), plus some first-run features, and from time to time it hosts film festivals.