Best Theatre Shows in Chicago
Discover The Best Theatre Shows, Plays, and Broadway Musicals in Chicago This Season.
Chicago’s theaters are treasure troves of artistic expression waiting to be discovered. With our guide, you will find a production that piques your interest and ignites your passion for the performing arts. Whether you’re a seasoned theater-goer or a newcomer, our lineup promises something for everyone. Chicago, renowned for its dynamic theater scene, plays host to an array of productions that captivate and inspire audiences from around the globe. Don’t miss the most famous theatre shows this year! Explore, engage, and be entertained—your next theatrical adventure awaits in Chicago’s theatre showcases.
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Top 50 Theatre Shows
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Top 50 Theatre Shows
Discover the list of most popular theatre shows, plays, and musicals in Chicago this season!
| # | Performer | Category | Venue | Shows | Prices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Off-Broadway |
Briar Street Theatre 60657, 3133 N Halsted, Chicago, IL, US |
1288 |
Tickets from: $76
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| 2 | Children / Family |
Allstate Arena 60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US |
624 |
Tickets from: $7
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| 3 | Musical / Play |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
440 |
Tickets from: $30
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| 4 | Musical / Play |
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place 60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US |
355 |
Tickets from: $40
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| 5 | Broadway |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
315 |
Tickets from: $41
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| 6 | Broadway |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
263 |
Tickets from: $36
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| 7 | Broadway |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
259 |
Tickets from: $6
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| 8 | Musical / Play |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
244 |
Tickets from: $9
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| 9 | Musical / Play |
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US |
237 |
Tickets from: $5
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| 10 | Broadway |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
236 |
Tickets from: $7
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| 11 | Musical / Play |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
221 |
Tickets from: $16
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| 12 | Musical / Play |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
198 |
Tickets from: $36
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| 13 | Musical / Play |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
173 |
Tickets from: $33
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| 14 | Children / Family |
Allstate Arena 60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US |
154 |
Tickets from: $23
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| 15 | Musical / Play |
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US |
149 |
Tickets from: $46
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| 16 | Musical / Play |
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre 60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US |
149 |
Tickets from: $47
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| 17 | Musical / Play |
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts 60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US |
132 |
Tickets from: $31
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| 18 | Children / Family |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
131 |
Tickets from: $8
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| 19 | Broadway |
Genesee Theatre 60085, 203 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, US |
131 |
Tickets from: $23
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| 20 | Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
111 |
Tickets from: $41
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| 21 | Musical / Play |
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US |
105 |
Tickets from: $66
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| 22 | Musical / Play |
Marriott Theatre 60069, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL, US |
104 |
Tickets from: $28
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| 23 | Children / Family |
Genesee Theatre 60085, 203 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, US |
100 |
Tickets from: $23
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| 24 | Comedy |
United Center 60612, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL, US |
92 |
Tickets from: $49
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| 25 | Musical / Play |
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre 60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US |
87 |
Tickets from: $26
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| 26 | Musical / Play |
Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts 60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US |
84 |
Tickets from: $29
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| 27 | Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
76 |
Tickets from: $16
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| 28 | Children / Family |
Rialto Square Theatre 60434, 102 N Chicago, Joliet, IL, US |
73 |
Tickets from: $30
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| 29 | Comedy |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
72 |
Tickets from: $29
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| 30 | Comedy |
Ravinia Pavilion 60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, IL, US |
71 |
Tickets from: $31
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| 31 | Comedy |
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago 60614, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL, US |
68 |
Tickets from: $101
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| 32 | Comedy |
Riviera Theatre - IL 60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL, US |
68 |
Tickets from: $8
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| 33 | Musical / Play |
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts 60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US |
66 |
Tickets from: $53
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| 34 | Comedy |
Hobart Art Theater 46342, 230 Main St., Hobart, IN, US |
62 |
Tickets from: $39
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| 35 | Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
61 |
Tickets from: $19
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| 36 | Musical / Play |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
61 |
Tickets from: $36
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| 37 | Comedy |
Auditorium Theatre - IL 60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US |
58 |
Tickets from: $28
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| 38 | Magic Shows |
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 46320, 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN, US |
56 |
Tickets from: $62
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| 39 | Broadway |
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 60005, 111 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL, US |
55 |
Tickets from: $27
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| 40 | Musical / Play |
Marriott Theatre 60069, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL, US |
55 |
Tickets from: $39
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| 41 | Musical / Play |
The Lion Theatre - Chicago 60601, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, US |
54 |
Tickets from: $150
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| 42 | Comedy |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
54 |
Tickets from: $31
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| 43 | Comedy |
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago 60610, 1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, US |
52 |
Tickets from: $39
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| 44 | Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
52 |
Tickets from: $51
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| 45 | Comedy |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
52 |
Tickets from: $39
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| 46 | Musical / Play |
Genesee Theatre 60085, 203 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, US |
49 |
Tickets from: $33
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| 47 | Musical / Play |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
47 |
Tickets from: $30
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| 48 | Comedy |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
47 |
Tickets from: $41
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| 49 | Comedy |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
46 |
Tickets from: $37
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| 50 | Comedy |
Wintrust Arena 60616, 200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL, US |
45 |
Tickets from: $15
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Schedule & Tickets |
Theatres in Chicago
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 44
Allstate Arena
60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 67
Arie Crown Theater
60616, 2301 Lake Shore Dr At Mccormick Place, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 7
Athenaeum Theatre - IL
60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 8
Auditorium Theatre - IL
60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 45
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 37
Cadillac Palace
60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 110
Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 41
Chicago Improv
60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 69
CIBC Theatre
60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 88
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 34
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 154
Fisher Theatre - MI
48202, 3011w Grand Blvd #f100, Detroit, MI, US
Upcoming Shows: 121
Genesee Theatre
60085, 203 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 32
Greenhouse Theater Center
60614, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 12
James Lumber Center
60030, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 8
Lifeline Theatre
60626, 6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 79
Marriott Theatre
60069, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 71
McAninch Arts Center - Playhouse Theatre
60137, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 28
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
60005, 111 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 42
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