From Broadway Hits to Big Business: The Loop's Fall Lineup Is Already Taking Shape
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/The Loop ·
Loop neighbors, summer isn't even over yet — but your neighborhood is already laying the groundwork for a spectacular fall, and the news this week is giving us plenty to look forward to.
First, theater fans take note: *The Notebook* — the sweeping stage musical based on the beloved bestselling novel and iconic film — is playing right now at the James M. Nederlander Theatre at 24 W. Randolph St. If you haven't caught it yet, now's your moment for a date night or a girls' night out in the heart of the Loop's Theater District. And mark your calendars for fall: Chicago Loop Alliance's celebrated Sundays on State series returns to close out the year on September 7 and October 5, when State Street closes to traffic from Randolph to Jackson for a free, all-day block party packed with art, culture, food, drinks, and local shopping — a true celebration of the neighborhood that belongs to all of us.
On the business front, big things are stirring at the Thompson Center. Investment research powerhouse Morningstar is eyeing a move into the landmark building once Google completes its ambitious renovation of the former Illinois state government site — a potential anchor tenant that would bring hundreds of high-quality jobs right into the Loop's core. Between Broadway-caliber theater, beloved community street festivals, and marquee corporate interest, the Loop's momentum heading into fall is undeniable. Which are you most excited about — a night at the Nederlander, Sundays on State, or the Thompson Center's next chapter? Tell your neighbors on Socialhood!
Sources:
1. https://www.choosechicago.com/events/
2. https://loopchicago.com/news-events/sundays-on-state/
3. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/tag/the-loop/
4. https://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinking/five-upcoming-openings-were-excited-for/