Chicago Theatre Schedule 2026–2027

Chicago’s theatre scene runs year-round, with hundreds of stage productions taking place across venues throughout the city. The Chicago Theatre Schedule 2026 features Broadway touring productions, original plays, musicals, opera, ballet, and a wide range of live stage performances. From historic downtown theatres to smaller neighborhood venues, Chicago offers one of the most active theatre calendars in the United States. This Chicago theatre schedule highlights upcoming performances across the city and helps audiences see what shows are currently playing on stage.
Browse the schedule below to explore upcoming theatre shows and discover productions performing in Chicago throughout the 2026 season.

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Upcoming Shows: 757
Browse the Chicago theatre schedule with upcoming Broadway shows, musicals, plays, and live stage performances happening across the city.
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    17
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    Riviera Theatre - IL | Capacity: 2500
    60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    18
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    18
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | Capacity: 467
    60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Angel Next Door
    Apr
    18
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Father Of The Bride
    Apr
    18
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Capacity: 971
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    The Merry Wives of Windsor
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Ballet 5:8 - The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Harris Theater
    60601, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Angel Next Door
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    The Official Biography
    Upstairs Mainstage At The Den Theatre | Capacity: 80
    60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Father Of The Bride
    Apr
    18
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Capacity: 971
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    19
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Father Of The Bride
    Apr
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Capacity: 971
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Angel Next Door
    Apr
    19
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    19
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    The Official Biography
    Upstairs Mainstage At The Den Theatre | Capacity: 80
    60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Father Of The Bride
    Apr
    19
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Capacity: 971
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    The Movement You Need
    Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
    Apr
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago | Capacity: 450
    60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    The Movement You Need
    Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Angel Next Door
    Apr
    22
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    22
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Father Of The Bride
    Apr
    22
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Wed
    Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | Capacity: 971
    60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    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
    Tickets
  • Hamilton
    Apr
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    CIBC Theatre | Capacity: 1800
    60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
    Apr
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Cadillac Palace | Capacity: 2344
    60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
  • The Angel Next Door
    Apr
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | Capacity: 318
    60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago Theater Shows
    Apr
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago | Capacity: 450
    60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
    Tickets
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Featured Theatre Shows

Popular theatre productions currently performing or scheduled at Chicago theatres.
Hamilton
Hamilton
Upcoming Shows: 12
CIBC Theatre
Apr 18, 2026 1:30 PM
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Upcoming Shows: 8
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Apr 18, 2026 2:00 PM
The Angel Next Door
The Angel Next Door
Upcoming Shows: 24
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Apr 18, 2026 2:30 PM
Father Of The Bride
Father Of The Bride
Upcoming Shows: 52
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Apr 18, 2026 3:00 PM
The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Upcoming Shows: 14
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Apr 18, 2026 7:00 PM
The Official Biography
The Official Biography
Upcoming Shows: 2
Upstairs Mainstage At The Den Theatre
Apr 18, 2026 7:30 PM
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Upcoming Shows: 1
Harris Theater
Apr 18, 2026 7:30 PM
The Movement You Need
The Movement You Need
Upcoming Shows: 22
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Apr 19, 2026 7:30 PM
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Upcoming Shows: 16
Cadillac Palace
Apr 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Upcoming Shows: 28
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Apr 22, 2026 7:30 PM
Windfall
Windfall
Upcoming Shows: 32
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Apr 23, 2026 7:30 PM
LOKI - The End of the World Tour
LOKI - The End of the World Tour
Upcoming Shows: 28
Lifeline Theatre
Apr 24, 2026 7:30 PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Upcoming Shows: 4
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Apr 24, 2026 7:30 PM
Follies
Follies
Upcoming Shows: 2
Studebaker Theater
Apr 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Tradiciones y Fiesta
Tradiciones y Fiesta
Upcoming Shows: 1
Copernicus Center
May 2, 2026 2:00 PM
Epocas de Mexico
Epocas de Mexico
Upcoming Shows: 1
Copernicus Center
May 2, 2026 7:00 PM
Chicago - The Musical
Chicago - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Auditorium Theatre - IL
May 5, 2026 7:00 PM
Balanchine and Beyond
Balanchine and Beyond
Upcoming Shows: 1
Harris Theater
May 9, 2026 2:00 PM
Balanchine & Beyond
Balanchine & Beyond
Upcoming Shows: 1
Harris Theater
May 9, 2026 7:00 PM
Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Upcoming Shows: 17
Cadillac Palace
May 12, 2026 7:00 PM
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Chicago Theatres Hosting Performances

Major theatres and performance venues hosting stage productions across Chicago.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
location 60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 49
Allstate Arena
location 60018, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 7
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
location 60614, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 21
Arie Crown Theater
location 60616, 2301 Lake Shore Dr At Mccormick Place, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 2
Auditorium Theatre - IL
location 60605, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 30
Cadillac Palace
location 60602, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 51
CIBC Theatre
location 60603, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 93
City Winery - Chicago
location 60607, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 1
Copernicus Center
location 60630, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 2
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
location 60611, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 47
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
location 60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 56
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
location 60181, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 104
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
location 60614, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 32
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
location 60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard
Upcoming Shows & Events: 39
Harris Theater
location 60601, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 5
Lifeline Theatre
location 60626, 6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 28
Lyric Opera House - IL
location 60606, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 10
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
location 60601, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 32
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
location 60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 42
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
location 60601, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US
Upcoming Shows & Events: 5
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