The Marriott Theatre in Buffalo Grove is a professional live theatre company specializing in musical theatre. It is the largest professional theatre in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The company produces six shows per season, running from June to September. The Marriott Theatre was founded in 1971 by Terrence S. Orr. The theatre is named after Orr’s mother, Marjorie, who was an actress and a singer. The Marriott Theatre in Buffalo Grove is the only professional live theatre in the village. Learn information about Buffalo Grove, IL.

The theatre is located in the former Village Hall, which was built in 1957. The building was renovated in 1971 to accommodate the theatre. The front part of the building houses the box office and the theatre’s administrative offices, while the back part of the building is the theatre itself. Discover facts about Arthur Murray Dance Center Lincolnshire in Buffalo Grove, IL: A Great Dance Studio in Lincolnshire.

The Marriott Theatre has a main stage and a smaller studio stage. The main stage has a proscenium arch and can accommodate up to 575 people. The studio stage is a black box theatre and can accommodate up to 200 people. The Marriott Theatre is a not-for-profit organization and is a member of the League of Chicago Theatres. The theatre has an operating budget of $4.5 million. The theatre employs a staff of 50 and hires approximately 300 actors, musicians, and technicians each year.