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 Theatre Shows
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List Of Most Popular Theatres in Chicago, IL
| # | Theatre | Upcoming Shows | Current Shows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | 165 |
The Little Mermaid
Dec
13,
2024
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 2 | Fisher Theatre - MI | 118 |
Les Miserables
Dec
13,
2024
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 3 | Cadillac Palace | 118 |
& Juliet
Dec
13,
2024
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 4 | North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | 116 |
Northlight Theatre: Little Women
Dec
14,
2024
2:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 5 | Marriott Theatre | 99 |
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Dec
13,
2024
8:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 6 | CIBC Theatre | 89 |
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Dec
13,
2024
7:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 7 | Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts | 68 |
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Dec
13,
2024
7:00 PM
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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 | Lyric Opera House - IL | 56 |
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec
13,
2024
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 10 | Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | 56 |
A Christmas Carol
Dec
14,
2024
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 11 | Briar Street Theatre | 56 |
Blue Man Group
Dec
13,
2024
8:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 12 | Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre | 53 |
Fat Ham
Jan
11,
2025
2:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 13 | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | 45 |
A Christmas Carol
Dec
13,
2024
7:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 14 | Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place | 37 |
Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
Dec
13,
2024
7:30 PM
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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 | McAninch Arts Center - Playhouse Theatre | 29 |
The Wickhams: Christmas At Pemberley
Dec
15,
2024
3:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 17 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | 20 |
Drunk Shakespeare
Dec
15,
2024
5:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 18 | Studebaker Theater | 20 |
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Dec
13,
2024
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 19 | Center Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | 17 |
Legally Blonde
Dec
19,
2024
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 20 | Allstate Arena | 17 |
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec
23,
2024
2:30 PM
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List Of Theatre Shows
The Nutcracker
Upcoming Shows: 32
Ulster Performing Arts Center
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM 
Ballet Chicago
Upcoming Shows: 4
Athenaeum Theatre - IL
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM 
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble
Upcoming Shows: 5
Prairie Center For The Arts
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM 
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
Upcoming Shows: 68
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM 
The Little Mermaid - Theatrical Production
Upcoming Shows: 31
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM 
Joffrey Ballet
Upcoming Shows: 42
Lyric Opera House - IL
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM 
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Upcoming Shows: 4
CIBC Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM 
& Juliet - Musical
Upcoming Shows: 14
Cadillac Palace
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM 
Yippee Ki Yay - A Diehard Parody
Upcoming Shows: 4
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM 
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 33
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM 
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 17
Studebaker Theater
Dec 13, 2024 7:30 PM 
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Upcoming Shows: 17
Marriott Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM 
Blue Man Group
Upcoming Shows: 56
Astor Place Theatre
Dec 13, 2024 8:00 PM 
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Upcoming Shows: 20
Marriott Theatre
Dec 14, 2024 10:00 AM 
Little Women
Upcoming Shows: 22
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Dec 14, 2024 2:30 PM 
Leroy and Lucy
Upcoming Shows: 2
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Dec 14, 2024 3:00 PM 
Dear Evan Hansen
Upcoming Shows: 1
Genesee Theatre
Dec 14, 2024 7:00 PM 
Mrs. Claus
Upcoming Shows: 7
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Dec 15, 2024 11:00 AM 
Chicago Kids Company
Upcoming Shows: 7
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Dec 15, 2024 11:00 AM 
Salt Creek Ballet
Upcoming Shows: 2
McAninch Arts Center - Belushi Performance Hall
Dec 15, 2024 1:00 PM
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