For the perfect weekend break or vacation in the Chicago area, stay at the Residence Inn Merrillville and take in a show at the nearby Star Plaza Theater. Experience a concert featuring one of your favorite singers or an uplifting musical. After the performance, just take a short walk across the street to the Residence Inn hotel where you can relax in your spacious, comfortable room.

Some of the best acts on tour come to the Star Plaza. The theater features a wide variety of entertainment for all ages and tastes. There you can see a spectrum of musical acts including country, blues, rock and pop. The Star Plaza also hosts Broadway musicals, stand up comics, and family-friendly performances suitable for young children.

Well known singers who have graced the Star Plaza include Tony Bennett, BB King, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Kenny Rogers and Weird Al Yankovic, just to name a few. The Star Plaza regularly hosts Broadway hits such as Annie, Grease, Cabaret and High School Musical. Stand-ups who have performed there include Jamie Foxx, Chris Rock, Carrot Top and Larry the Cable Guy.

The Star Plaza is a beautiful theater, but the thing people like most about it is its intimacy. The seats are arranged in a semi-circle surrounding the stage with fantastic views from every angle. There is seating for 2000 people on the floor level and a further 1400 on the mezzanine. No seat is more than 120 feet from the stage, so the performances feel up close and personal. The excellent acoustics bring the music alive.

There are many reasons to choose the Residence Inn Merrillville besides its proximity to the Star Plaza. Its convenient location makes it an ideal base for excursions to downtown Chicago and outings to a range of tourist attractions such as Deep River Water Park, Indiana Dunes National Park and Riverboat Casinos.

The Residence Inn offers a range of attractive, spacious rooms and suites designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. All rooms feature air-conditioning and flat screen cable television. In addition to a Queen-sized bed with down comforter, the rooms are furnished with a work desk, table and chairs. Best of all, they include a fully equipped kitchen area. No need to cook in the mornings though, as the hotel serves up a complementary breakfast.

For a fantastic weekend break or vacation in the greater Chicago area, plan your trip around a must-see performance at the Star Plaza Theater and reserve a room at the Residence Inn Merrillville. Make the most of your stay by visiting nearby attractions. You’ll be sure to return home with happy memories.

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