Broadway In Chicago And Metra Announce Free Train Promotion For Summer Shows

Broadway In Chicago and Metra have announced a new promotion tied to nine productions playing in Chicago this summer. The offer allows ticketholders to ride Metra free to and from the theatre on the date of their performance.

The promotion applies throughout the run of each participating show and includes round-trip travel. Passengers must present their theatre ticket to the conductor. Metra stations are located within walking distance of the Cadillac Palace Theatre, James M. Nederlander Theatre, CIBC Theatre, and The Auditorium.

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL

May 5 – May 10, 2026
The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr.

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.

In the whirlwind of Chicago's Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail's most notorious Murderesses — vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart — become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $40.00 to $130.00.

LES MISÉRABLES

May 12 – May 24, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.

Cameron Mackintosh presents the production of Boublil and Schönberg's musical LES MISÉRABLES. Set against 19th century France, the story follows themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, with a score that includes “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “One Day More.”

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $49.00 to $170.00.

SPAMALOT

May 19 – May 31, 2026
CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St.

SPAMALOT features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. Based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical includes songs such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” and “Find Your Grail.”

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $35.00 to $130.00.

KINKY BOOTS

June 9 – June 21, 2026
James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.

KINKY BOOTS features a score by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. The musical follows an unlikely partnership that leads to personal and professional transformation.

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $49.00 to $126.00.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

June 23 – July 5, 2026
James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.

Based on the novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS follows a young man who joins a traveling circus and discovers a new life.

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $39.00 to $130.00.

SUFFS

July 7 – July 19, 2026
CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St.

SUFFS explores the women’s suffrage movement and the fight for voting rights in the United States.

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $37.00 to $132.00.

& JULIET

July 22 – August 2, 2026
The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr.

& JULIET reimagines the story of Juliet with a new narrative set to pop music hits.

Individual tickets are on sale now and range from $49.00 to $175.00.

THE NOTEBOOK

August 4 – August 16, 2026
James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.

THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah and their enduring relationship across time.

Tickets go on sale May 4 and will range from $37.00 to $127.00.

THE OUTSIDERS

August 4 – August 16, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.

THE OUTSIDERS follows Ponyboy Curtis and his friends in 1967 Tulsa, exploring themes of identity and belonging.

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