Discover current and upcoming theatre shows in Chicago | An independent theatre guide.
Chicago offers one of the most influential theatre landscapes in North America, featuring Broadway touring productions, renowned regional theatre companies, contemporary plays, ballet, opera, and experimental stage performances throughout the year. From historic downtown theatres to innovative local stages, the city supports a wide range of theatrical programming for local and visiting audiences worldwide. Chicago.Theater is an independent, city-based theatre guide designed to help visitors explore current theatre shows, venues, and performance schedules through structured, editorially focused content.
How today’s performances connect to Chicago’s broader theatre landscape.
The performance schedule above highlights current and upcoming theatre shows at venues across Chicago. Below, visitors can explore individual productions and theatre venues in more detail.
Current and upcoming shows are presented across Chicago venues.
Each production listed below links to a dedicated show page with performance details, venue information, and scheduling context.
The venues that bring Chicago’s theatre productions to life.
In addition to productions, Chicago’s theatre scene is shaped by a wide range of performance venues supporting local and touring productions. The following directory presents theatre venues across Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area.
60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US
60616, 2301 Lake Shore Dr At Mccormick Place, Chicago, IL, US
60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US
60655, 2407 W. 111th St.
60640, 4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL, US
60657, 2871 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, US
60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US
60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
60201, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL, US
60647, 2033 W. North Ave
60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
60607, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, US
60618, 3111 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
60016, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL, US
60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, US
60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard
60601, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, US
60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US
60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue
60622, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago, IL, US
60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
60606, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, US
60614, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL, US
60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
60546, 7501 Cermak Rd, Riverside, IL, US
60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, US Chicago’s theatre scene combines nationally recognized regional theatre institutions with strong local and experimental companies. The city supports musical theatre, classical drama, improvisational theatre, contemporary performance, dance, and educational theatre programming throughout the year.
When planning a theatre visit in Chicago, audiences should consider venue location, performance schedules, seating layout, and transportation access. Many theatres are located near dining, cultural, and waterfront districts, making it easy to combine performances with other city experiences.
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