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AUDITORIUM THEATRE

50 E Ida B Wells Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago, IL

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...


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


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

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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....

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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...

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Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. February 2024's top picks include Lyric Opera's Champion, Cinderella, Goodman's Highway Patrol and more....

Past Shows

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 ...

Videos


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Hamlet in Chicago Hamlet
Red Theater (4/26 - 5/19)
Jersey Boys in Chicago Jersey Boys
Mercury Theater Chicago (3/15 - 5/19)
Death Becomes Her in Chicago Death Becomes Her
The Cadillac Palace Theatre (4/30 - 6/2)
2024 Producers Gala, All That Jazz in Chicago 2024 Producers Gala, All That Jazz
Music Theater Works (5/11 - 5/11)
El Medico Mago in Chicago El Medico Mago
Rhapsody Theater (5/4 - 5/5)
The Second City Mainstage's 112th Revue in Chicago The Second City Mainstage's 112th Revue
The Second City - Mainstage (Chicago) (4/23 - 5/16)
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