Chicago Theater

Discover Chicago’s Premier Concert and Theatre Performances: Your Ultimate Guide in the City.
Chicago is one of the country’s best scenes for theater shows and live music events. Immerse yourself in Chicago’s vibrant music and theatre scene, where diverse performances await. There’s something for everyone, from bustling stadium concerts and shows to cozy local theatre productions. Our comprehensive guide provides essential details on Chicago’s top entertainment venues. Find your favorite Broadway shows, plays, musicals, operas, ballets, Cirque Du Soleil, family shows, comedy shows, or concerts, and buy verified theater tickets at the lowest price. Stay informed about the latest events this season, explore detailed seating charts, and find venue locations quickly to plan your perfect cultural outing. Experience the best of Chicago’s entertainment landscape!

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Upcoming Shows: 1230
  • Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
    Dec
    10
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $57
    Avg. price ~ $194
    Available Tickets: 102
    Tickets
  • Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Dec
    10
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $75
    Avg. price ~ $235
    Available Tickets: 206
    Tickets
  • Chicago Kids Company: Mrs. Claus
    Dec
    11
    2024
    10:30 AM
    Wed
    60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $26
    Avg. price ~ $48
    39 tickets remaining!
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  • Northlight Theatre: Little Women
    Dec
    11
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    Northlight Theatre: Little Women
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Prices from $70
    Avg. price ~ $97
    4 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Dec
    11
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $65
    Avg. price ~ $176
    Available Tickets: 535
    Tickets
  • Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
    Dec
    11
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $55
    Avg. price ~ $199
    Available Tickets: 236
    Tickets
  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker
    Dec
    11
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $50
    Avg. price ~ $168
    Available Tickets: 450
    Tickets
  • & Juliet
    Dec
    11
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    & Juliet
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $73
    Avg. price ~ $211
    Available Tickets: 63
    Tickets
  • The Little Mermaid
    Dec
    11
    2024
    1:30 PM
    Wed
    The Little Mermaid
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Prices from $187
    Avg. price ~ $249
    14 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • & Juliet
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    & Juliet
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $67
    Avg. price ~ $211
    48 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $65
    Avg. price ~ $183
    Available Tickets: 774
    Tickets
  • The Hip Hop Nutcracker
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $31
    Avg. price ~ $146
    Available Tickets: 437
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  • Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $55
    Avg. price ~ $177
    Available Tickets: 283
    Tickets
  • Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Prices from $110
    Avg. price ~ $149
    Available Tickets: 65
    Tickets
  • Northlight Theatre: Little Women
    Dec
    11
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Northlight Theatre: Little Women
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Prices from $66
    Avg. price ~ $94
    13 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Chicago Kids Company: Mrs. Claus
    Dec
    12
    2024
    10:30 AM
    Thu
    60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $27
    Avg. price ~ $52
    23 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • The Little Mermaid
    Dec
    12
    2024
    1:30 PM
    Thu
    The Little Mermaid
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Prices from $187
    Avg. price ~ $256
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Schaumburg Dance Ensemble: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    60193, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL, US
    Prices from $52
    Avg. price ~ $77
    37 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $124
    Avg. price ~ $164
    1 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Dec
    12
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Prices from $70
    Avg. price ~ $231
    Available Tickets: 422
    Tickets
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All Theater Shows

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Theater Shows: 72
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 10, 2024 7:00 PM
Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
Theater Shows: 8
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Dec 10, 2024 7:00 PM
Chicago Kids Company
Chicago Kids Company
Theater Shows: 10
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Dec 11, 2024 10:30 AM
Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus
Theater Shows: 10
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Dec 11, 2024 10:30 AM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Theater Shows: 7
CIBC Theatre
Dec 11, 2024 1:00 PM
Little Women
Little Women
Theater Shows: 26
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Dec 11, 2024 1:00 PM
& Juliet - Musical
& Juliet - Musical
Theater Shows: 7
Cadillac Palace
Dec 11, 2024 1:00 PM
The Little Mermaid - Theatrical Production
The Little Mermaid - Theatrical Production
Theater Shows: 34
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Dec 11, 2024 1:30 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Theater Shows: 43
Wolf Theatre - CO
Dec 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Drunk Shakespeare
Drunk Shakespeare
Theater Shows: 26
The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Dec 12, 2024 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Theater Shows: 36
Numerica Performing Arts Center
Dec 12, 2024 7:00 PM
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble
Theater Shows: 6
Prairie Center For The Arts
Dec 12, 2024 7:00 PM
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Theater Shows: 1
Rialto Square Theatre
Dec 12, 2024 7:00 PM
Joffrey Ballet
Joffrey Ballet
Theater Shows: 33
Lyric Opera House - IL
Dec 12, 2024 7:00 PM
The Wickhams: Christmas At Pemberley
The Wickhams: Christmas At Pemberley
Theater Shows: 4
McAninch Arts Center - Playhouse Theatre
Dec 12, 2024 7:30 PM
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Theater Shows: 21
Woodland Opera House
Dec 12, 2024 7:30 PM
Ballet Chicago
Ballet Chicago
Theater Shows: 4
Athenaeum Theatre - IL
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
Leroy and Lucy
Leroy and Lucy
Theater Shows: 4
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Theater Shows: 17
Studebaker Theater
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group
Theater Shows: 56
Astor Place Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM
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Chicago Theatre Guide

Chicago’s Premier Theater Offerings: A Curated Guide


Chicago’s theater scene is a dynamic tapestry woven with creativity, drama, and unbridled talent, offering an eclectic mix of performances that cater to every taste. From the mesmerizing beats of live music to the classic charm of Shakespearean drama, the Windy City’s stages are alive with action. Here, we present a handpicked selection of the finest theater shows gracing Chicago, each promising an unforgettable experience.


Chicago is home to over 200 small theater companies, such as A Red Orchid Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Redtwist Theater, Trap Door Theatre, The Conspirators, and TUTA Theatre. Some have performance venues, while others perform in untraditional spaces such as storefronts, bars, studios, or black box theatres around Chicago.

Many of Chicago’s larger theaters, both profit and non-profit, originate or try out shows for Broadway. Touring productions also visit the city regularly, mainly playing at the big theaters in the Chicago Theatre District in the Loop.

Following the tradition of The Second City and Steppenwolf, many of these companies, including American Blues Theater, Stage Left Theatre, The Factory Theater, Organic Theater Company, Strawdog Theatre Company, and Lifeline Theatre, are ensemble-based. An ensemble-based company comprises a group of artists (actors, directors, designers, playwrights, etc.) who work collaboratively to create each production.

Chicago theater has a long record of introducing new plays and playwrights. Many of the theaters in Chicago have new play workshop programs to cultivate work from current playwrights. Chicago Dramatists, begun by a group of ex-students of a playwriting workshop at Victory Gardens Theater, has an ongoing program of developing new writers, most notably Rebecca Gilman. Wikipedia.

Chicago Theatre Reviews

List Of Theaters
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
location 60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 58
Allstate Arena
location 60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US
Shows: 70
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
location 60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 10
Athenaeum Theatre - IL
location 60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 14
Briar Street Theatre
location 60657, 3133 N Halsted, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 56
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
location 60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 49
Cadillac Palace
location 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 121
Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
location 60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
Shows: 41
CIBC Theatre
location 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 92
Copernicus Center
location 60630, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 11
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
location 60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 33
Des Plaines Theatre
location 60016, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL, US
Shows: 43
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
location 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
Shows: 170
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
location 60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 4
Fisher Theatre - MI
location 48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100, Detroit, MI, US
Shows: 129
Genesee Theatre
location 60085, 203 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, US
Shows: 34
Gorton Center
location 60045, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, US
Shows: 10
Greenhouse Theater Center
location 60614, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 9
James Lumber Center
location 60030, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL, US
Shows: 10
Lyric Opera House - IL
location 60606, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, US
Shows: 50
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