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AUDITORIUM THEATRE

50 E Ida B Wells Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
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Tickets On Sale For Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at The Auditorium Theatre


by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2024

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is preparing its highly anticipated one-night-only performance of contemporary dance based in American and African-American traditions in dance and storytelling, taking place Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, ...

Chicago Dance Health Fund Announces DANCE FOR LIFE 2024 Program


by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2024

Dance for Life returns to the Auditorium Theatre on August 10, featuring ten works by Chicago dance companies and artists. The event supports the Chicago Dance Health Fund....

BLACK PANTHER In Concert and More On Stage At The Auditorium Theatre This Summer


by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

This summer, the not-for-profit Auditorium Theatre will present an exciting new lineup of events. ...

BRANDEN & JAMES of America's Got Talent Announced At Chicago's Davenport's This June


by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

BRANDEN & JAMES from America's Got Talent perform at Chicago's Davenport's on June 20. Enjoy a night of epic music and fun stories with the duo, featuring Branden's past with Lyric Opera of Chicago....

BLUEY'S BIG PLAY THE STAGE SHOW is Now Playing at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is now playing at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Parsons Dance & More Set for Auditorium Theatre 24-25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2024

Auditorium Theatre has unveiled its 24-25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Auditorium Theatre Unveils April Lineup Featuring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & More


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

Auditorium Theatre has revealed its April 2024 schedule. See the full lineup....

South Chicago Dance Theatre Comes to the Auditorium Theatre in April


by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2024

The Auditorium Theatre will present South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT)—a Chicago based, internationally toured, multi-cultural dance company—in a one-night-only performance Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre’s Made In Chicago Dance Series....

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Programming For April Engagement At Auditorium Theatre


by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2024

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditor...

MOMIX Brings ALICE to The Auditorium Theatre in March


by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2024

The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) presents MOMIX, the internationally renowned company of dancer-illusionists founded by Moses Pendleton. ...

Past Shows

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert


After an electric sold-out debut in 2022, Chicago Philharmonic brings back Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert. In 2018, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” quickly became ...

MOMIX - Alice


Known internationally for presenting works of astounding inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists founded and directed by Moses Pendleton, marks its long-awaited ...

South Chicago Dance Theatre


In their 7th season, South Chicago Dance Theatre is a flourishing local company that presents a seamless fusion of classical and contemporary dance. Audiences will ...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Celebrating over 55 years of partnership with the Auditorium Theatre, the illustrious Alvin Ailey returns to its Chicago home for a must-see six-performance program with ...

Batman 1989 - 35th Anniversary Concert


Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic 1989 DC Superhero film, “Batman,” live in concert! The Dark Knight, defender of law and order ...

MOMIX - Alice


Known internationally for presenting works of astounding inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists founded and directed by Moses Pendleton, marks its long-awaited ...

Richard Marx with special guest John Waite


Richard Marx is celebrating more than 35 years as a recording artist – his 38th as a professional songwriter. 1984’s “What About Me,” released as ...

Terence Blanchard: Film Scores LIVE!


Performance with The E-Collective & Chicago Philharmonic. Visuals by Andrew F. Scott. This electrifying multi-media live performance showcases the deep and fruitful body of film ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
11/7 - 11/19/2023


He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Chicago. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical ...

Children Of Eden
6/19 - 6/21/2020


Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical....

Children Of Eden
6/19 - 6/21/2020


Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical....

Across the Pond - Kairos, Symphonic Variations, World Premiere


KAIROS Choreographer: Wayne McGregor | Music: Max Richter Performed to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, reimagined by experimental composer Richter, Kairos, an ancient Greek word denoting ...

Joffrey Gala Performance


Our annual gala performance, to be held at the Lyric Opera House for the first time, celebrates the artists who make the Joffrey one of ...

Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
2/13 - 2/24/2019


Leo Tolstoy's seminal tale of passion and revenge comes to life in groundbreaking fashion. Stuck in a cold marriage, the regal Anna Karenina yearns for ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
4/2 - 2/7/2019


They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard and the radio ...

Nutcracker
Nutcracker
12/1 - 12/30/2018


Journey to Chicago's 1893 World's Fair with Wheeldon's holiday masterpiece. Magic is on the horizon for young Marie and her mother, a sculptress creating the ...

Swan Lake
Swan Lake
10/17 - 10/28/2018


Art intertwines with life in Wheeldon's modern retelling of one of the most famous ballets of all time. Set in the studios of the Paris ...

Giordano Dance Chicago


Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, closes out its 55th season with its fourth full-evening appearance at the Auditorium Theatre. The company, led ...

Ballet Nacional de Cuba — Don Quixote


Ballet Nacional de Cuba returns to Chicago for the first time in 15 years with company director Alicia Alonso’s Don Quixote, putting a distinctly Cuban ...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings six breathtaking performances to the Auditorium Theatre, which has been the company’s Chicago home for nearly half a century. ...

Les Ballets de Monte Carlo-La Belle


Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, the premier dance company of Monaco that is known for its elegant, classical style, comes to the Auditorium Theatre with La ...

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah


Celebrate the transformative power of music at the Auditorium Theatre with Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, taking place for the 13th consecutive year ...

Ella and Lena: The Ladies and Their Music


Popular Chicago vocalist Joan Curto, called “a seasoned interpreter who makes every note count” by the Chicago Tribune, celebrates the legacies and centennial birthdays of ...

A Golden Celebration of Dance


Featuring dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Dutch National Ballet, Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey ...

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg


Eifman Ballet returns to present the company’s renowned dramatic ballet Red Giselle, which was described as “diabolically exciting” by the Chicago Tribune when it made ...

The Joffrey Ballet- Global Visionaries


World Premiere Choreographer: Alexander Ekman | Music: TBA Celebrated around the globe for his originality and humor, Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman brings his unique cinematic ...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s performances at the Auditorium Theatre have been an annual Chicago tradition for 47 years. Experience the magic and power of ...

Thodos Dance Chicago


Join us for Thodos Dance Chicago’s final company performance for one night only on the Auditorium Theatre’s landmark stage. Come FULL CIRCLE as the company ...

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