Theatres in Chicago
Check out the list of the most famous theatres in Chicago, IL.
Chicago’s theatre scene caters to all tastes, from established historic theatres to independent and cutting-edge venues. Each stage offers a different experience, from the grandeur of established houses to the energy of smaller, experimental theatres. It doesn’t matter your tastes – from revered classics to new and experimental works to Broadway hits, “Chicago Theater” offers it all. Here’s a look at some of the top theaters across the city:
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List Of Most Popular Theatres in Chicago, IL
| # | Theatre | Upcoming Shows | Current Shows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | 148 |
The Little Mermaid
Dec
26,
2024
1:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 2 | Fisher Theatre - MI | 111 |
A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical
Dec
26,
2024
2:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 3 | North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | 108 |
Northlight Theatre: Little Women
Dec
26,
2024
1:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 4 | Cadillac Palace | 104 |
Les Miserables
Dec
26,
2024
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 5 | CIBC Theatre | 88 |
Shucked
Jan
07,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 6 | Lifeline Theatre | 78 |
Kid Prince and Pablo
Jan
03,
2025
7:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 7 | Marriott Theatre | 78 |
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Dec
26,
2024
1:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 8 | The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | 62 |
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Jan
14,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 9 | Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | 53 |
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Dec
26,
2024
1:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 10 | Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre | 53 |
Fat Ham
Jan
11,
2025
2:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 11 | Lyric Opera House - IL | 42 |
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec
26,
2024
2:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 12 | Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | 42 |
A Christmas Carol
Dec
26,
2024
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 13 | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | 40 |
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater
Dec
31,
2024
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 14 | Briar Street Theatre | 38 |
Blue Man Group
Dec
26,
2024
11:00 AM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 15 | Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | 34 |
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Feb
08,
2025
11:00 AM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 16 | Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place | 33 |
Titanique - Musical
Mar
27,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 17 | McAninch Arts Center - Playhouse Theatre | 28 |
Native Gardens
Jan
30,
2025
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 18 | Auditorium Theatre - IL | 22 |
Too Hot To Handel
Jan
11,
2025
6:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 19 | Allstate Arena | 17 |
The Harlem Globetrotters
Dec
27,
2024
2:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 20 | Greenhouse Theater Center | 12 |
Bob Marley's Three Little Birds
Feb
08,
2025
10:00 AM
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List Of Theatre Shows
Blue Man Group
Upcoming Shows: 38
Astor Place Theatre
Dec 26, 2024 11:00 AM 
Little Women
Upcoming Shows: 12
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Dec 26, 2024 1:00 PM 
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Upcoming Shows: 53
Lyric Theatre - New York
Dec 26, 2024 1:00 PM 
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Upcoming Shows: 7
Marriott Theatre
Dec 26, 2024 1:00 PM 
The Little Mermaid - Theatrical Production
Upcoming Shows: 18
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Dec 26, 2024 1:30 PM 
The Nutcracker
Upcoming Shows: 5
Benedum Center
Dec 26, 2024 2:00 PM 
Legally Blonde
Upcoming Shows: 5
Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Dec 26, 2024 2:00 PM 
Joffrey Ballet
Upcoming Shows: 28
Lyric Opera House - IL
Dec 26, 2024 2:00 PM 
Drunk Shakespeare
Upcoming Shows: 7
The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Dec 26, 2024 7:00 PM 
Les Miserables
Upcoming Shows: 14
Cadillac Palace
Dec 26, 2024 7:00 PM 
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 10
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Dec 26, 2024 7:00 PM 
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 6
Studebaker Theater
Dec 26, 2024 7:30 PM 
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Upcoming Shows: 10
Marriott Theatre
Dec 27, 2024 10:00 AM 
Kid Prince and Pablo
Upcoming Shows: 24
Lifeline Theatre
Jan 3, 2025 7:30 PM 
Shucked
Upcoming Shows: 16
CIBC Theatre
Jan 7, 2025 7:00 PM
Pandemonium Strings
Upcoming Shows: 2
Des Plaines Theatre
Jan 11, 2025 1:30 PM 
Fat Ham
Upcoming Shows: 53
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
Jan 11, 2025 2:00 PM 
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Upcoming Shows: 23
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Jan 14, 2025 7:00 PM 
Come From Away
Upcoming Shows: 8
CIBC Theatre
Jan 21, 2025 7:00 PM 
Disney On Ice
Upcoming Shows: 26
Allstate Arena
Jan 23, 2025 7:00 PM
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