The Chicago Casual Traveler: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN (Lake County)

Destination of the Day: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN (Lake County)

Star Plaza Theatre is one of the largest indoor concert venues in the Chicago-Indiana Suburbs region. A modern complex, next door to a good hotel (great for a quickie weekend getaway), tends to feature mature or family programming. Upcoming shows include: Martin Lawrence (27 April), Sesame Street Live (4-8 May), The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show (14 May), Chris Tucker (21 May), The Monkees (30 June), and Hairspray (30 July-7 August). Due to its location be well prepared for slow traffic prior to any major show.

Address:

Star Plaza Theatre

http://www.starplazatheatre.com

8001 Delaware Place

Merrillville, IN 46410

(773) 721-4600

Getting There:

Public Transit (always confirm schedules)-

-Not Available

Auto (always confirm route)-

-Take I-90 to I-65.

-Continue on I-65 to the Route 30/East 81st Street/East Lincoln Highway exit (Exit 253)

-At Rhode Island Street, turn north and continue to theatre.