Chicago Theater Plays

Chicago’s theater scene is as dynamic and diverse as the city itself. Home to over 200 theaters, from intimate black-box spaces to grand Broadway-style houses, Chicago offers an array of plays and musicals year-round. The city’s vibrant theater district showcases everything from experimental performances by cutting-edge troupes to classic productions at renowned institutions like the Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre. Whether you’re a fan of stirring dramas, uproarious comedies, or engaging family-friendly productions, Chicago’s theaters promise captivating performances that reflect the pulse and passion of this great city.

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Schedule & Tickets

Schedule & Tickets

972
Theater Plays
  • The Outsiders
    Aug
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Notebook - The Musical
    Aug
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | Capacity: 2253
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | Capacity: 467
    60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Notebook - The Musical
    Aug
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | Capacity: 2253
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Outsiders
    Aug
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • West Side Story
    Aug
    13
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 867
    60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • West Side Story
    Aug
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 867
    60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Outsiders
    Aug
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Notebook - The Musical
    Aug
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | Capacity: 2253
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Notebook - The Musical
    Aug
    15
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | Capacity: 2253
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Outsiders
    Aug
    15
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • SAW The Musical
    Aug
    15
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre | Capacity: 302
    60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • West Side Story
    Aug
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 867
    60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Outsiders
    Aug
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Notebook - The Musical
    Aug
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | Capacity: 2253
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Outsiders
    Aug
    16
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • SAW The Musical
    Aug
    16
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre | Capacity: 302
    60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Notebook - The Musical
    Aug
    16
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | Capacity: 2253
    60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • West Side Story
    Aug
    16
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 867
    60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • West Side Story
    Aug
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 867
    60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • SAW The Musical
    Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre | Capacity: 302
    60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago | Capacity: 450
    60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Marble by Marina Carr
    The Gift Theatre
    60641, 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Marble by Marina Carr
    The Gift Theatre
    60641, 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Shane - The Play
    City Lit Theater Company
    60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
    Tickets
  • West Side Story
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 867
    60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago | Capacity: 450
    60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Aug
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
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