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A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Brings World-Class Acrobatics And Holiday Spectacle To Chicago


by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2025

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS will begin performances tomorrow at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre for a strictly limited one-week engagement through November 30. ...

Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago


by Michael Major - September 03, 2025

The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more....

2026 IHSMTA School Applications Available Tomorrow


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2025

​Broadway In Chicago is inviting high schools across the State of Illinois to participate in the 15th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. Learn how to apply!...

League of Chicago Theatres to Host 2025 Spotlight Gala in August


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 10, 2025

The League of Chicago Theatres will present the 2025 Spotlight Gala, A Night Under the Big Top – A Whimsical Affair for the Theatre Kid in You. Learn how to attend....

2025 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Recipients Announced


by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Play...

2025 Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert Set For This August


by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced that its free SUMMER CONCERT will return to Millennium Park in August. The performance will take place at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St)....

Chicago Publicist Margie Korshak Dies at 86


by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Chicago publicist Margie Korshak has died at age 86. A trailblazing force in Chicago's public relations industry, Korshak built a legendary agency....

PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2024

 Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Past Shows

Twilight In Concert
11/7 - 11/8/2025


Twilight In Concert brings the iconic romance of the beloved film to life with a unique film-to-concert experience at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Celebrating the ...


Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern invites audiences into an immersive theater experience where they directly influence the narrative. With a talented cast that includes ...

PARADE
8/5 - 8/17/2025


PARADE is a gripping musical based on the true story of Leo and Lucille Frank, a newlywed Jewish couple facing an unimaginable test of faith ...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
7/9 - 8/2/2025


Disney's 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast brings the beloved tale to life with new sets and dazzling costumes. Audiences can expect to ...

Kimberly Akimbo
6/10 - 6/22/2025


Kimberly Akimbo follows the story of a teenager navigating the challenges of growing up while dealing with a rare genetic condition. Set in suburban New ...


TINA - The Tina Turner Musical tells the inspiring story of Tina Turner's rise to fame as the Queen of Rock n' Roll. The show ...

Hadestown
5/6 - 5/18/2025


Hadestown weaves together the mythic tales of Orpheus and Eurydice with the story of Hades and Persephone. This Tony Award-winning musical, created by Anaïs Mitchell ...

TITANIQUE
3/25 - 5/18/2025


TITANIQUE, a Lortel Award-winning musical comedy, will make its Chicago debut at the Broadway Playhouse from March 25 to May 18, 2025. This irreverent parody ...

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
4/19 - 5/11/2025


Alton Brown, the renowned television personality and culinary expert, is set to deliver his final theatrical show, Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, at Chicago's CIBC ...


RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION will return to the Cadillac Palace Theatre for its 30th anniversary celebration, showcasing a vibrant mixture of Irish and ...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
4/2 - 4/20/2025


Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings the splendor and romance of the iconic film to the stage, celebrating themes of love, beauty, and truth. This award-winning ...


The Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards celebrates outstanding high school theatre productions across the state. Schools can apply to participate in this 14th annual ...


Xavier Mortimer, an acclaimed illusionist known for his work with Cirque du Soleil and his captivating performances in Las Vegas, will bring his extraordinary show, ...

CLUE
2/18 - 3/2/2025


CLUE brings the classic board game to life with a thrilling and comedic twist. Set in the mysterious Boddy Manor, six guests come together for ...


The national tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will make its debut at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre, with previews beginning ...

Come From Away
1/21 - 1/26/2025


Come From Away brings to life the extraordinary true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small Canadian town of Gander that welcomed them ...

SHUCKED
1/7 - 1/19/2025


SHUCKED is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy featuring a book by Robert Horn and a score by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Directed by Jack ...


Rocky Mountain High Experience, A John Denver Christmas offers an intimate journey through the beloved music of John Denver, capturing the essence of the 1970s. ...

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK
12/17 - 12/18/2024


FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK is an Irish-inspired Christmas concert that brings festive cheer to the stage. Direct from Dublin and London's West End, the show ...

The Hip Hop Nutcracker
12/10 - 12/15/2024


The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns with an exciting blend of contemporary dance and Tchaikovsky's classic score, reimagining the beloved holiday tale for a new generation. ...

Mean Girls
11/28 - 12/1/2024


Mean Girls presents the story of Cady Heron, who moves from the African savanna to suburban Illinois and encounters the fierce world of high school ...


Celebrate the 49th anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with a unique live experience at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on October 20, 2024. This ...


Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert brings the beloved animated film to life, featuring Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy on their interdimensional journey through ...


BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL debuts on August 13, 2024, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show brings the beloved 1985 film to life ...


"YIPPEE KI YAY" is a one-night-only theatrical experience that promises non-stop action and excitement. Set to take place at Broadway In Chicago, this show is ...

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Irving Berlin's White Christmas in Chicago Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Paramount Theatre (11/12 - 1/11) Tracker
Jingle Belles Comedy in Chicago Jingle Belles Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (12/11 - 12/11) Tracker
Amadeus in Chicago Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (11/6 - 1/4) Tracker
A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret in Chicago A Soulful Motown Christmas Holiday Cabaret
Harris Theater (12/13 - 12/13)

CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW Tracker
Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays in Chicago Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays
Lookingglass Theatre Company (12/17 - 12/20) Tracker
Miracle on South Division Street in Chicago Miracle on South Division Street
Citadel Theatre (11/14 - 12/14) Tracker
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Let It Be Christmas in Chicago Let It Be Christmas
Community Christian Church (12/12 - 12/12)
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Stahl Family Theatre in Chicago Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Stahl Family Theatre
Chicago Kids Company (12/11 - 12/23)
MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Chicago MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Prairie Home Alliance Theater (3/10 - 3/11)
Elton Rohn in Chicago Elton Rohn
Raue Center For The Arts (12/27 - 12/27)
This Too Shall Slap in Chicago This Too Shall Slap
The Second City (5/1 - 1/25)
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