Broadway in Chicago

Touring Broadway shows, musicals, and plays, visiting Chicago theatres.
Broadway shows bring some of the world’s most celebrated musicals and plays to cities across North America. Chicago is one of the most important touring destinations for Broadway productions, hosting nationally recognized stage performances throughout the year. This page provides an editorial overview of Broadway shows in Chicago, including touring musicals, dramatic plays, and special theatrical productions. Visitors can explore individual show pages for schedules, venue details, and production information.

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Broadway Touring Schedule in Chicago

Upcoming Shows: 623

Browse current and upcoming Broadway shows, musicals, and plays touring Chicago theatres.

Apr

22

2026

1:00 PM
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The Angel Next Door

North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US

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Apr

22

2026

1:00 PM
Wed

Hamilton

CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

22

2026

7:00 PM
Wed

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

22

2026

7:00 PM
Wed

Hamilton

CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

22

2026

7:00 PM
Wed

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

22

2026

7:30 PM
Wed

The Angel Next Door

North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US

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Apr

22

2026

7:30 PM
Wed

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | Capacity: 467
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

23

2026

1:00 PM
Thu

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

23

2026

1:30 PM
Thu

Father Of The Bride

Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Capacity: 971
60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

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Apr

23

2026

2:00 PM
Thu

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | Capacity: 467
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

23

2026

7:00 PM
Thu

Hamilton

CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US

Select Seats

Apr

23

2026

7:00 PM
Thu

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US

Select Seats

Apr

23

2026

7:30 PM
Thu

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | Capacity: 467
60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

Select Seats

Apr

23

2026

7:30 PM
Thu

Windfall

Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US

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Apr

23

2026

7:30 PM
Thu

The Angel Next Door

North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US

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Broadway Touring Overview in Chicago

Chicago’s Broadway touring calendar features a rotating selection of nationally produced stage performances presented across multiple seasons. The listings below highlight current and upcoming Broadway touring productions appearing in Chicago theatres. Visitors can explore additional theatre performances, venues, and local stage productions across Chicago on the main Chicago.Theater city guide.

About Broadway Shows

Broadway touring productions in Chicago include a wide range of musicals and plays, from long-running audience favorites to limited-engagement performances. These professionally staged national tours allow local audiences to experience large-scale theatrical productions throughout the year. Seasonal programming regularly features Broadway musicals, classic plays, and contemporary stage productions.

List of Broadway Shows in Chicago

Current and upcoming Broadway touring productions.

The Angel Next Door

Performance Dates: 21

North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

Performance Dates: 14

Cadillac Palace

Apr 22, 2026 7:00 PM

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Performance Dates: 11

Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Apr 22, 2026 7:00 PM

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Performance Dates: 6

Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

Apr 22, 2026 7:30 PM

Father Of The Bride

Performance Dates: 46

Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace

Apr 23, 2026 1:30 PM

Windfall

Performance Dates: 32

Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre

Apr 23, 2026 7:30 PM

The Movement You Need

Performance Dates: 18

Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago

Apr 23, 2026 7:30 PM

LOKI - The End of the World Tour

Performance Dates: 28

Performance Dates: 23

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Apr 28, 2026 7:30 PM

Chicago - The Musical

Performance Dates: 8

Auditorium Theatre - IL

May 5, 2026 7:00 PM

Les Miserables

Performance Dates: 17

Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre

May 13, 2026 7:30 PM

Monty Python's Spamalot

Performance Dates: 16

CIBC Theatre

May 19, 2026 7:00 PM

The Dialogue of Memories

Performance Dates: 33

Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

May 28, 2026 7:00 PM

Catch As Catch Can

Performance Dates: 34

Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago

Performance Dates: 16

Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Jun 9, 2026 7:00 PM

Broadway Touring Productions in Chicago

The Broadway shows listed above represent officially licensed touring productions. These performances include Broadway musicals, dramatic plays, revivals, and special theatrical presentations. Each listing links to a dedicated show page with performance formats, venue details, and seasonal scheduling information.

Broadway Theatres in Chicago

Theatres that host Broadway shows, musicals, and plays.

Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 47

Arie Crown Theater

60616, 2301 Lake Shore Dr At Mccormick Place, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 2

Auditorium Theatre - IL

60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 24

Cadillac Palace

60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 52

CIBC Theatre

60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 88

Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 44

Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago

60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 52

Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace

60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 98

Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre

60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 32

George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard

Broadway Touring Productions: 28

Lifeline Theatre

60626, 6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 28

Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts

60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 33

North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 39

Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre

60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 8

Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL

60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 20

Studebaker Theater

60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 4

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 23

Vic Theatre

60657, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL, US

Broadway Touring Productions: 1

About Theatres

Chicago hosts Broadway touring productions in several major performing arts venues designed to accommodate large-scale stage performances. These theatres regularly present touring Broadway musicals and plays as part of national touring schedules.

Broadway Shows, Musicals, and Plays in Chicago

Broadway touring productions in Chicago include a diverse selection of musicals and plays performed by professional touring companies. These productions follow established Broadway standards while adapting to regional theatre venues. Audiences can experience Broadway-level theatrical productions across multiple touring seasons.

Types of Broadway Touring Productions

Broadway shows visiting Chicago typically include:

• Broadway musicals
• Broadway plays
• Revival productions
• National touring productions
• Limited-engagement performances

These formats allow Broadway productions to reach new audiences across multiple touring seasons.

Why Chicago Is a Major Broadway Touring City

Chicago is a major touring destination for Broadway productions due to its large theatre venues, strong performing arts tradition, and central position within national touring routes. Touring Broadway shows in Chicago attract theatre audiences from across Illinois and the Midwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Broadway shows are touring Chicago this season?
Broadway touring schedules in Chicago change each season. Current and upcoming productions are listed in the performance calendar above.

Where do Broadway musicals and plays perform in Chicago?
Broadway touring productions perform at major Chicago theatres equipped for large-scale stage performances.

Are Broadway shows in Chicago touring productions?
Yes. Broadway shows in Chicago are professionally licensed touring productions performed by national touring companies.

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