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
Best Theatres
List Of Most Popular Theatres in Chicago, IL
| # | Theatre | Upcoming Shows | Current Shows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIBC Theatre | 127 |
Stereophonic
Jan
27,
2026
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 2 | Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace | 122 |
A Christmas Carol
Dec
17,
2025
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 3 | Cadillac Palace | 106 |
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec
16,
2025
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 4 | Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center | 1 |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass
Dec
16,
2025
7:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 5 | City Winery - Chicago | 1 |
Eric Benet
Dec
15,
2025
6:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 6 | North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | 85 |
Gaslight
Dec
16,
2025
7:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 7 | Evanston Space | 4 |
Leo Kottke
Dec
15,
2025
8:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 8 | Thalia Hall | 1 |
Protomartyr
Dec
15,
2025
8:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 9 | The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | 56 |
Hamnet
Feb
10,
2026
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 10 | Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place | 55 |
Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Dec
16,
2025
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 11 | Lifeline Theatre | 55 |
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Dec
20,
2025
7:30 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 12 | The Chicago Theatre | 22 |
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Dec
18,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
| 13 | Auditorium Theatre - IL | 32 |
Pink Martini All Stars
Dec
17,
2025
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 14 | George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts | 27 |
Annie
Dec
18,
2025
7:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 15 | Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre | 49 |
A Christmas Carol
Dec
17,
2025
2:00 PM
|
Schedule & Tickets |
| 16 | Lyric Opera House - IL | 46 |
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec
17,
2025
7:00 PM
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Schedule & Tickets |
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List Of Theatre Shows
Drunk Shakespeare
Theatre Shows: 40
The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Dec 15, 2025 7:00 PM 
Much Ado About Nothing
Theatre Shows: 8
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Dec 16, 2025 7:00 PM 
The Phantom Of The Opera
Theatre Shows: 57
Cadillac Palace
Dec 16, 2025 7:00 PM 
Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Theatre Shows: 8
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Dec 16, 2025 7:00 PM 
Gaslight
Theatre Shows: 20
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Dec 16, 2025 7:30 PM 
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Shows: 30
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Dec 17, 2025 2:00 PM 
The Nutcracker
Theatre Shows: 21
Lyric Opera House - IL
Dec 17, 2025 7:00 PM 
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Theatre Shows: 19
The Chicago Theatre
Dec 18, 2025 7:00 PM 
Annie
Theatre Shows: 28
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Dec 18, 2025 7:00 PM 
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Theatre Shows: 4
Evanston Space
Dec 19, 2025 7:00 PM 
Shamilton, The Improvised Hip-Hop American Musical
Theatre Shows: 2
Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago
Dec 19, 2025 8:30 PM 
Amadeus
Theatre Shows: 7
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Dec 20, 2025 3:00 PM 
Sister Act
Theatre Shows: 4
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Dec 20, 2025 3:00 PM
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Theatre Shows: 2
Lifeline Theatre
Dec 20, 2025 7:30 PM 
Baby Wants Candy
Theatre Shows: 2
Donny's Skybox Theatre at Second City - Chicago
Dec 20, 2025 8:30 PM
Moo Court
Theatre Shows: 4
Studebaker Theater
Jan 7, 2026 7:00 PM 
Eureka Day
Theatre Shows: 48
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Jan 13, 2026 7:00 PM
In Americas Embrace
Theatre Shows: 1
Studebaker Theater
Jan 18, 2026 3:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Theatre Shows: 26
Allstate Arena
Jan 22, 2026 7:00 PM 
Mary Jane
Theatre Shows: 33
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Jan 22, 2026 7:30 PM 
Martha Graham Dance Company
Theatre Shows: 1
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Jan 24, 2026 7:30 PM
Miss Holmes
Theatre Shows: 1
Lifeline Theatre
Jan 25, 2026 11:30 AM 
Salome
Theatre Shows: 6
Lyric Opera House - IL
Jan 25, 2026 2:00 PM 
Stereophonic
Theatre Shows: 16
CIBC Theatre
Jan 27, 2026 7:00 PM 
On Your Feet
Theatre Shows: 63
Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
Jan 28, 2026 1:30 PM
The Enormous Crocodile
Theatre Shows: 21
Studebaker Theater
Jan 29, 2026 1:00 PM
Holiday
Theatre Shows: 30
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Jan 31, 2026 7:30 PM 
Cosi Fan Tutte
Theatre Shows: 6
Lyric Opera House - IL
Feb 1, 2026 2:00 PM 
Drumline Live!
Theatre Shows: 1
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Feb 1, 2026 3:00 PM
Bodies of Matter
Theatre Shows: 1
Harris Theater
Feb 5, 2026 7:30 PM
Hamnet
Theatre Shows: 30
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Feb 10, 2026 7:00 PM 
The Outsiders
Theatre Shows: 16
Cadillac Palace
Feb 10, 2026 7:00 PM
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