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 | Theatre, Broadway |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
751 |
Tickets from: $55
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| 2 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
733 |
Tickets from: $14
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| 3 | Musical / Play, Theatre |
Marriott Theatre 60069, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL, US |
726 |
Tickets from: $36
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| 4 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
635 |
Tickets from: $15
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| 5 | Broadway, Theatre |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
447 |
Tickets from: $43
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| 6 | Concerts, Comedy |
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago 60614, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL, US |
279 |
Tickets from: $126
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| 7 | Musical / Play, Theatre |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
277 |
Tickets from: $19
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| 8 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Marriott Theatre 60069, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL, US |
259 |
Tickets from: $22
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| 9 | Musical / Play, Theatre |
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts 60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
248 |
Tickets from: $2
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| 10 | Broadway, Theatre |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
216 |
Tickets from: $41
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| 11 | Theatre, Broadway |
Auditorium Theatre - IL 60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US |
199 |
Tickets from: $21
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| 12 | Circus, Other |
Lake County Fairgrounds - IL 60030, 1060 E Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL, US |
176 |
Tickets from: $18
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| 13 | Children / Family, Theatre |
Cadillac Palace 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
170 |
Tickets from: $32
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| 14 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US |
169 |
Tickets from: $33
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| 15 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
149 |
Tickets from: $10
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| 16 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 60005, 111 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL, US |
147 |
Tickets from: $27
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| 17 | Theatre, Broadway |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
144 |
Tickets from: $29
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| 18 | Concerts, Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
109 |
Tickets from: $56
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| 19 | Musical / Play, Theatre |
CIBC Theatre 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US |
108 |
Tickets from: $6
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| 20 | Comedy, Concerts |
Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre 60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US |
93 |
Tickets from: $42
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| 21 | Concerts, Comedy |
United Center 60612, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL, US |
86 |
Tickets from: $31
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| 22 | Broadway, Theatre |
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts 60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
80 |
Tickets from: $26
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| 23 | Concerts, Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
79 |
Tickets from: $50
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 24 | Concerts, Comedy |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
75 |
Tickets from: $38
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 25 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 60005, 111 W. Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL, US |
74 |
Tickets from: $34
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| 26 | Other, Circus |
Orland Square 60462, 288 Orland Square Dr, Orland Park, IL, US |
71 |
Tickets from: $42
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| 27 | Magic Shows, Other |
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont 60018, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, US |
69 |
Tickets from: $39
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 28 | Concerts, Comedy |
Vic Theatre 60657, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL, US |
68 |
Tickets from: $44
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| 29 | Concerts, Comedy |
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino 46320, 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN, US |
65 |
Tickets from: $44
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 30 | Concerts, Comedy |
Hobart Art Theater 46342, 230 Main St., Hobart, IN, US |
64 |
Tickets from: $37
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 31 | Comedy, Concerts |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
62 |
Tickets from: $48
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 32 | Comedy, Concerts |
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont 60018, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL, US |
62 |
Tickets from: $37
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 33 | Comedy, Concerts |
Wintrust Arena 60616, 200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL, US |
60 |
Tickets from: $51
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 34 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts 60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US |
59 |
Tickets from: $43
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 35 | Concerts, Comedy |
Vic Theatre 60657, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL, US |
59 |
Tickets from: $40
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 36 | Musical / Play, Theatre |
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US |
57 |
Tickets from: $39
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 37 | Comedy, Concerts |
Wintrust Arena 60616, 200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL, US |
57 |
Tickets from: $35
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 38 | Concerts, Comedy |
The Chicago Theatre 60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US |
53 |
Tickets from: $31
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 39 | Comedy, Concerts |
Hobart Art Theater 46342, 230 Main St., Hobart, IN, US |
53 |
Tickets from: $32
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 40 | Comedy, Concerts |
Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts 60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US |
53 |
Tickets from: $29
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| 41 | Comedy, Concerts |
Wrigley Field 60613, 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, US |
52 |
Tickets from: $50
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 42 | Comedy, Concerts |
Chicago Improv 60173, 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL, US |
51 |
Tickets from: $37
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 43 | Concerts, Comedy |
Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre 60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US |
51 |
Tickets from: $38
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 44 | Theatre, Children / Family |
Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts 60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US |
50 |
Tickets from: $41
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 45 | Theatre, Musical / Play |
Marriott Theatre 60069, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL, US |
50 |
Tickets from: $100
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Schedule & Tickets | |
| 46 | Comedy, Concerts |
Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre 60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US |
50 |
Tickets from: $42
|
Schedule & Tickets |
Theatres in Chicago
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 47
Allstate Arena
60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 7
Arie Crown Theater
60616, 2301 Lake Shore Dr At Mccormick Place, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 2
Auditorium Theatre - IL
60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 26
Cadillac Palace
60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 57
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: 44
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 52
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 98
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 32
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard
Upcoming Shows: 33
Lifeline Theatre
60626, 6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 28
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 33
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 39
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.
Upcoming Shows: 1
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 8
Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL
60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 20
Rosemont Theatre
60018, 5400 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 1
Studebaker Theater
60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 39
The Chicago Theatre
60601, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows: 2
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