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The Auditorium

Chicago, IL 60605

The Auditorium is a theatre in Chicago, IL.

Upcoming Shows

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Oct 17

American ballet company Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Chicago for the first time since 2016, presenting a trio of works from its repertoire. The program includes Firebird, a reimagining of the traditional ballet set in a Caribbean world with choreography by John Taras and...

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Firebird, Donizetti Variations, Return

Oct 17

Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Chicago for the first time in a decade with a one-night-only program. The evening features the recently revived Firebird, a Caribbean-set reimagining of the classic ballet choreographed by John Taras with designs by Geoffrey Holder and Leo...

Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen

Nov 7

Ballets Jazz Montréal makes its Chicago debut with an evening-length tribute to fellow Montrealer Leonard Cohen, marking the 10-year anniversary of his death. Created under the artistic direction of Louis Robitaille with staging by Eric Jean, the work was approved by Cohen...

Articles

Review: PRAYER CIRCLE at Redtwist Theatre

Review: PRAYER CIRCLE at Redtwist Theatre

by Emily Werner · September 22, 2026

Redtwist Theatre begins its 22nd season, entitled “State of Violence”, with the world premiere of Prayer Circle. This is resident playwright Erik Gernand’s second play with Redtwist since his successful Jeff-winning The Totality of All Things in 2024. What is brought to the stage is an enjoyab…

Review: PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: PLAY ON! at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Rachel Weinberg · September 20, 2026

Play On! is a lively retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Conceived by Sheldon Epps (who also directs) and with a book by Cheryl L. West, Play On! transports Shakespeare’s story to Harlem, New York. West’s book skillfully weaves Duke Ellington’s songs into the narrative.…

Review: THE BIRTH OF THE PILL at TimeLine Theatre Company

Review: THE BIRTH OF THE PILL at TimeLine Theatre Company

by Rachel Weinberg · September 18, 2026

TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Birth of the Pill takes some big swings...and sometimes misses. Adapted for the stage by Jessica Huang from Jonathan Eig’s book, it’s certainly relevant now. And Huang’s script takes “A People’s History of the United States” approach to storytelling. The …

Review: Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE at Broadway In Chicago

Review: Kokandy Productions' JEKYLL & HYDE at Broadway In Chicago

by Rachel Weinberg · September 17, 2026

Jekyll & Hyde is rarely produced, and Kokandy brings it to vivid life in this new, larger venue. As Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Lucy, David Moreland and Ava Lane Stovall really lead the way for the ensemble with their captivating performances. And in its most compelling moments, this Jekyll & Hyde truly…

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

Review: THE ATTIC at Goodman Theatre

by Rachel Weinberg · September 16, 2026

The Attic: Things I’ve Seen While Lying On My Back is genuinely a unique experience at the Goodman. The 7 Fingers Co-Founder Shana Carroll wrote, directed, and choreographed this world-premiere autobiographical performance piece that shares vignettes from her life story. An international company o…

Review: Idle Muse Theatre Company's WITCH at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

Review: Idle Muse Theatre Company's WITCH at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

by Emily Werner · September 14, 2026

“What do you want?” It’s the question at the heart of Witch, Idle Muse Theatre Company’s fall production. Adapted by playwright Jen Silverman from the Jacobean drama The Witch of Edmonton, the play transforms a centuries-old tale of ambition, jealousy, witchcraft, and desire into a provocati…

Past Shows

23 total · showing 21–23

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2015

CHICAGO – The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University presents the return of Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández September 26 and 27. Known as “The Cultural Representative of Mexico to the World,” the troupe lights up the historic Auditorium Theatre stage with...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Mar 6 – Mar 15, 2015

“Some of the most bravura dancers on the planet,” raves the Chicago Sun-Times. For 45 years, the Auditorium Theatre has been Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Chicago home, and we are thrilled to welcome back the company hailed as America’s Cultural Ambassador to the World...

Grupo Corpo

Grupo Corpo

Feb 28 – Feb 1, 2015

World famous Brazilian dance troupe, Grupo Corpo, makes their Auditorium Theatre debut 2015. The National says Grupo Corpo “shows the happy marriage between dance, music and visual arts as well as the innovative and seamless blend of Brazilian dance traditions and western modern...

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