Chicago Theatre District

The Chicago Theatre District is a hub for Broadway productions.
Experience the best Broadway shows, musicals, and plays in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago’s theaters are treasure troves of artistic expression waiting to be discovered. Exciting shows are year-round at five distinct venues: Nederlander Theatre, CIBC Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, and Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Find your favorite Broadway shows, plays, musicals, family shows, comedy shows, or concerts, and buy verified theater tickets at the lowest price. Don’t miss the most famous theatre shows this season!

Contents

Theatre District Map

About Theaters

List Of Theatre Shows

All Theatres in Chicago

List Of Theatres

Check out the list of theaters and plays currently playing in theaters

#	Venue Name	Address	Upcoming Shows	Current Show
1	Auditorium Theatre - IL	60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US	30	Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Apr 24, 2026 7:30 PM	Schedule & Tickets
2	Cadillac Palace	60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US	63	The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production Apr 21, 2026 7:00 PM	Schedule & Tickets
3	CIBC Theatre	60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US	90	Hamilton Apr 21, 2026 7:00 PM	Schedule & Tickets
4	Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts	60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US	32	Kinky Boots Jun 09, 2026 7:00 PM	Schedule & Tickets

Chicago Theatre District Map

Navigate the Chicago Theatre District with ease using our detailed map.

About Theaters

Broadway In Chicago is a theatrical production company. It was formed in July 2000 by the Nederlander Organization to present touring Broadway productions in Chicago. It currently manages programming at five historic theaters. Occasionally, it presents tryouts and world premieres.

Economic impact: Since 2001, Broadway In Chicago has attended over 6.5 million people. Broadway In Chicago is located in Chicago’s Theater District and is currently the fifth-largest tourist attraction in Chicago. Approximately 42% of audiences are from out-of-state, and of these out-of-town patrons, 82% attribute the production as the main reason for their visit to Chicago. Broadway In Chicago provides over 7,500 jobs and has an annual economic impact of over $635 million. In addition, Broadway In Chicago audiences spend more than $75 million at local restaurants and account for 500,000 hotel room occupancies each year, which is 6% of Chicago’s annual total of hotel rooms used.

Broadway In Chicago also contributes to various public benefits by providing complimentary tickets to many charitable organizations and the Chicago Public Schools. Other public benefits include a field trip reward program, special access programs for seniors, and discounted programs for many of Chicago’s youth groups. Wikipedia.

Theaters

Broadway In Chicago operates five venues in downtown Chicago: the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.), James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.), Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.), the Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr.), and the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.)

List Of Theatre Shows

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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