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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Best Theatres
List Of Theatre Shows
Best Theatres
List Of Most Popular Theatres in Chicago, IL
| # | Theatre | Upcoming Shows | Current Shows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marriott Theatre | 263 |
Always Something There...
Jun
18,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 2 | Cadillac Palace | 146 |
Beauty And The Beast
Jul
09,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 3 | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre | 140 |
Chris Funk The Wonderist
Jun
29,
2025
2:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 4 | CIBC Theatre | 123 |
Kimberly Akimbo
Jun
17,
2025
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 5 | The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | 119 |
42 Balloons
Jun
17,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 6 | Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago | 54 |
Clued In - An Improvised Murder Mystery
Jun
20,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 7 | City Winery - Chicago | 4 |
Andre Jackson - A Tribute to Teddy Pendergrass
Jun
16,
2025
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 8 | Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | 95 |
Always, Patsy Cline
Jun
18,
2025
1:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 9 | Thalia Hall | 1 |
The Dogist
Jun
16,
2025
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 10 | Evanston Space | 1 |
Lamont Landers
Jun
16,
2025
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 11 | Arcada Theatre | 1 |
Rock 'N Ravioli
Jun
18,
2025
7:00 PM
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| 12 | Des Plaines Theatre | 1 |
Space Oddity
Jun
20,
2025
8:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 13 | Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | 64 |
The Color Purple
Jun
21,
2025
7:30 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 14 | Lyric Opera House - IL | 58 |
Joffrey Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Jun
20,
2025
7:30 PM
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List Of Theatre Shows
Titanique - Musical
Theatre Shows: 33
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM 
42 Balloons
Theatre Shows: 15
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM 
Kimberly Akimbo
Theatre Shows: 8
CIBC Theatre
Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM 
Always, Patsy Cline
Theatre Shows: 54
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Jun 18, 2025 1:30 PM 
Always Something There...
Theatre Shows: 61
Marriott Theatre
Jun 18, 2025 7:00 PM 
The Prom
Theatre Shows: 8
Woodstock Opera House
Jun 20, 2025 7:30 PM 
War of the Worlds - Play
Theatre Shows: 16
Lifeline Theatre
Jun 20, 2025 7:30 PM 
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Ballet
Theatre Shows: 4
Lyric Opera House - IL
Jun 20, 2025 7:30 PM
That's What Friends Are For
Theatre Shows: 23
Black Ensemble Theater
Jun 20, 2025 8:00 PM
Shamilton - A Drag Musical Parody
Theatre Shows: 28
Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago
Jun 20, 2025 8:30 PM
You Will Get Sick
Theatre Shows: 23
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Jun 21, 2025 3:00 PM 
The Wiggles
Theatre Shows: 1
Rosemont Theatre
Jun 21, 2025 6:00 PM
Dhaba on Devon Avenue
Theatre Shows: 34
Writers Theatre - Tudor Court
Jun 21, 2025 7:30 PM 
The Color Purple
Theatre Shows: 35
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Jun 21, 2025 7:30 PM
Opera Festival of Chicago
Theatre Shows: 2
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Jun 27, 2025 7:30 PM
A Chicago Rhythm Fest
Theatre Shows: 1
Epiphany Hall at Epiphany Center for the Arts
Jun 28, 2025 12:00 PM 
The Magic Flute
Theatre Shows: 1
Martin Theater At Ravinia
Jun 28, 2025 1:30 PM
The Terry Bradshaw Show
Theatre Shows: 1
Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Jun 28, 2025 7:00 PM
Chris Funk The Wonderist
Theatre Shows: 1
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Jun 29, 2025 2:00 PM
Motown Murder Mystery - A Killer Tribute Show
Theatre Shows: 1
City Winery - Chicago
Jul 1, 2025 7:30 PM 
Baby Wants Candy
Theatre Shows: 26
Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago
Jul 5, 2025 8:30 PM
Maui The Writer
Theatre Shows: 1
City Winery - Chicago
Jul 8, 2025 7:30 PM 
Beauty and The Beast
Theatre Shows: 31
Cadillac Palace
Jul 9, 2025 7:00 PM 
Twisted Melodies: The Donny Hathaway Story
Theatre Shows: 33
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Jul 10, 2025 7:30 PM 
Arthur & Friends Make A Musical!
Theatre Shows: 22
Marriott Theatre
Jul 11, 2025 10:00 AM 
Cinderella - Musical
Theatre Shows: 3
McAninch Arts Center - Belushi Performance Hall
Jul 11, 2025 7:00 PM
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Theatre Shows: 1
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Jul 12, 2025 6:00 PM 
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Theatre Shows: 1
McAninch Arts Center - Belushi Performance Hall
Jul 12, 2025 7:00 PM 
Ari Shapiro
Theatre Shows: 1
City Winery - Chicago
Jul 18, 2025 7:30 PM
Billie Jean - Play
Theatre Shows: 25
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Jul 18, 2025 7:30 PM 
Disney's Frozen Jr.
Theatre Shows: 8
Raue Center For The Arts
Jul 18, 2025 8:00 PM 
My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy
Theatre Shows: 2
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Jul 19, 2025 2:00 PM
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