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THE STUDEBAKER THEATER

410 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Upcoming Shows

Champions Of Magic
Champions Of Magic
Jun 6 – Jul 5, 2026

North America’s Biggest Illusion Show, Champions of Magic, Brings Spectacle to Chicago for Extended Summer Engagement “The Summer Blockbuster of Magic Shows” – World Magic Review Tickets...



Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?...

Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company is inaugurating its new theater in Uptown in an impressively dynamic production of when truth and power collide and personal convictions are put to the test....

Review: WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY at Raven Theatre


by Angela Lin - May 15, 2026

When you really stop to think about it, the late stage capitalist grind we find ourselves in (or rather, that billionaires and certain politicians have forced upon us) has created a disembodied culture marked by rampant labor, optimized efficiency, and fractured connections — and that’s a pretty...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Zac Thriffiley - May 14, 2026

Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer. The production runs through June 7....

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre


by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?...

Review: COVENANT at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 12, 2026

What happens when you make a deal with the devil? Covenant asks its characters to find out. Drawing inspiration from both horror films and classic blues music, York Walker’s Chicago premiere play follows a group of characters as they explore their faith — in both Christianity and the supernatura...

Review: SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit Theater


by Angela Lin - May 10, 2026

French aristocrats, revolutionaries, traveling comedy troupes, swordsmen — Scaramouche packs it all in this world premiere musical that doesn’t stop moving and keeps you laughing. ...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - May 09, 2026

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL?...

Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - May 08, 2026

Though it’s a musical about a support group for internet addicts, Dave Molloy’s Octet is delightfully analog. And that’s precisely the point — Molloy’s musical invites audiences to look away from their screens and lean into this intimate, inventive, and fully a cappella show. Molloy (perha...

Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre


by Misha Davenport - May 08, 2026

LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country....

Past Shows

Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical
Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical
Jan 29 – Feb 21, 2026

“For my lunch today I would like…a nice juicy little child!”He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s beastly!The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle...

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Dec 12 – Dec 28, 2025

Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol returns to Chicago's Studebaker Theater for the holiday season, running from December 12 to December 28, 2025. This unique adaptation of...

AVA: The Secret Conversations
AVA: The Secret Conversations
Sep 24 – Oct 12, 2025

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor Elizabeth McGovern stars as Hollywood's original femme fatale Ava Gardner in a critically acclaimed new play lauded by Entertainment Weekly as...

44—The Musical
44—The Musical
Aug 23 – Sep 21, 2025

Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term! 44 is a...

JUBALEE! Gala
JUBALEE! Gala
Jul 18

Assisting with the repair, refurbishment, and growth of the MAYFAIR ARTS CENTER (MAC)To buy sponsorships, tickets or to donate, please click the "Tickets" button.JUBALEE 2025...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance - Rhythm World Concert 3 - Student Showcase
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance - Rhythm World Concert 3 - Student Showcase
Jul 16

This is the students' chance to express themselves with their own performance work.The Chicago Human Rhythm Project invites performers to the Rhythm World 35 Student...

She Who Dared
She Who Dared
Jun 3 – Jun 8, 2025

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely staged  operas, proudly presents the world premiere of She Who Dared by acclaimed composer/librettist...

Seth's Broadway Concert Series!
Seth's Broadway Concert Series!
Feb 15

SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky is bringing his Broadway concert series back to Chicago! Back for more after his fabulous concerts with Norbert Leo Butz...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Rhythm World Concert 4
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Rhythm World Concert 4
Jul 19

CHRP presents rhythm-culture in performance, education and community development programs that foster great art and cultural pluralism.Join the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s final festival concert!...

JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Student Showcase
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance – Student Showcase
Jul 17

Join us at the annual Rhythm World Student Showcase to see and hear tap dancers from around the world as they share original, choreographed works...

Seth's Broadway Concert Series
Feb 15

Seth's Broadway Concert Series returns to The Studebaker Theater in Chicago on February 15, featuring Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller alongside host Seth Rudetsky. The...

Book of Mountains and Seas
Book of Mountains and Seas
Jan 26 – Jan 28, 2024

Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo’s environmentalist...

Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2023

Based on the beloved television special originally created by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, the family-friendly musical features music and lyrics by Paul Williams (The Muppet...

JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
Nov 14 – Dec 31, 2023

Treasure a new holiday tradition with Jim Hensons Emmet Otters Jug-Band Christmas! Based on Jim Hensons beloved television special, this tuneful tale takes us to...

Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical
Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical
Jun 2 – Sep 3, 2023

“A Top Show To See This Summer” –  Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Magazine, New City MagazineYou might not know his name, but you know...

Quamino's Map
Quamino's Map
Apr 23 – May 1, 2022

Quaminos Map is an opera that tells the story of Juba Freeman who arrives in London after winning his freedom from slavery by fighting for...

Becoming Santa Claus
Becoming Santa Claus
Dec 11 – Dec 19, 2021

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) performs a brand new production of celebrated American composer Mark Adamo's family-friendly holiday opera Becoming Santa Claus in it's Chicago premiere....

Videos


Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Zac Brown Band in Chicago Zac Brown Band
Allstate Arena (11/21-11/21)
Antigone in Chicago Antigone
The Den Theatre (5/31-6/27)
2026 Community Concert in Chicago 2026 Community Concert
Westminster Presbyterian Church (6/04-6/04)
As You Like It in Chicago As You Like It
Touhy Park (7/31-8/02)
La Bohème in Chicago La Bohème
Opera Festival of Chicago (6/26-7/05)
Dominick Pupa’s This Is Not a Pride Show But It’s June and I’m Gay in Chicago Dominick Pupa’s This Is Not a Pride Show But It’s June and I’m Gay
The Newport Theater (6/21-6/21)
WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY in Chicago WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY
Raven Theatre Company (5/07-6/06)
Greenroom Improv in Chicago Greenroom Improv
Raue Center For The Arts (5/23-5/23)