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APOLLO THEATER

2550 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614



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: 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....

Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026

The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....

Past Shows

Going Bacharach
Going Bacharach
Apr 21 – May 17, 2026

Musical...

Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon
Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon
Apr 21 – May 17, 2026

Musical...

I Killed Andy Breitbart
I Killed Andy Breitbart
May 2 – May 17, 2026

The bizarrely true story of how the far-right tried to to use a small Chicago theater company to prevent the reelection of President Obama.

I Killed Andy Breitbart
I Killed Andy Breitbart
May 3 – May 17, 2026

Comedy...

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Oct 17 – Nov 14, 2024

Come along with Jack and his best friend Carmelita (a Spanish-speaking cow), as they try to save their village from a crazy giant! Along the...

Mrs Claus!
Mrs Claus!
Dec 5 – Dec 29, 2023

Chicago Kids Company - Theater for Children (CKC) presents Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical. This holiday classic and audience favorite returns for its 24th year. Our biggest and most...

Snow White
Jan 21 – May 20, 2012

Emerald City revisits its original version of the classic fairy tale of Snow White. After a difficult and lengthy journey from far away lands, TJ...

JUNIE B. JONES
JUNIE B. JONES
Dec 7 – Jan 8, 2012

In Junie B. Jones' world, things are very clear - Christmas means you get presents, elf costumes are awesome, and May is a blabbermouth tattletale....

BABY WANTS CANDY
BABY WANTS CANDY
Jan 6

Baby Wants Candy hits the Apollo Theater in Chicago, IL, showing from 6 Jan 2012 to 25 May 2012. Baby Wants Candy, is the worlds...

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South Pacific in Chicago South Pacific
Paramount Arts Centre (4/29-6/14)
Windfall in Chicago Windfall
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (4/09-5/31)
The Revolutionists in Chicago The Revolutionists
Violet Surprise Theatre (3/07-7/18)
Always...Patsy Cline in Chicago Always...Patsy Cline
American Blues Theater (5/01-6/07)
Metric, Broken Social Scene & Stars in Chicago Metric, Broken Social Scene & Stars
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom (7/24-7/24)
Adriana Lecouvreur in Chicago Adriana Lecouvreur
Opera Festival of Chicago (6/28-7/03)
Little Shop of Horrors in Chicago Little Shop of Horrors
The Little Theatre On The Square (6/18-6/28)
The Wedding Singer in Chicago The Wedding Singer
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (4/29-5/24)
Saturn Returns in Chicago Saturn Returns
Chicago Tap Theatre (6/11-6/14)
Southern Rapture in Chicago Southern Rapture
Tin Drum Theatre Company (6/11-6/28)