Genesee Theatre

The Genesee Theatre

Genesee Theatre is a concert hall and movie palace in Waukegan, Illinois. The venue has seats for 2,416 people[1] and opened in 1927. It's both used as a vaudeville theatre and cinema and hosts many different musical artists and shows.

It originally closed in 1989, however it re-opened in 2004, following a $23 million renovation.[2]

Soulja Boy shot part of his music video for "Donk", during a performance in the theatre.

Morrissey shot part of the video for his single "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" during a 2007 performance at the theater.

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Coordinates: 42°21′45″N 87°49′51″W / 42.362603°N 87.83093°W