CHICAGO THEATRE SHOWS
Find Chicago shows near you including musicals, plays, comedies, tours, family shows & more.Powered by
Steppenwolf Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season continues with a gripping and lyrical world-premiere by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney. When a Chicago father loses...
Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B52 Bombers. South Pacific is an uplifting musical tale that follows World War II Armed...
Rajiv Joseph’s GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES, a coming-of-age tale of two souls connecting over decades of scars, dependency, and the fragility of love.
When a small-time football club brings on a promising new recruit, it seems the team may finally step into the spotlight. But as the star...
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a FactA sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind bothBarrington, IL — Parker...
Arcadia, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons, is part of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's Readings on Ravenswood series, now in...
Shahar Cohen is a comedian, content creator, and performer with a global following. Known for his viral “America vs. Israel” videos and his signature characters,...
Steep Theatre presents a one-night-only staged reading of The Making, a new play by Dan Aibel that reimagines the story behind the creation of Star...
You truly deserve to experience jazz as it should be enjoyed, and we cordially invite you to attend Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Tuesday 5th May...
Feel the intensity of Giacomo Puccini’s legendary Tosca opera in a powerful, close-up experience by Chicago Nova Opera.Transported to the tightening grip of 1930s Italy,...
After a thrilling Broadway three-peat, BEETLEJUICE rises again to hit the road! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story...
ALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! It's Cinco de Mayo-ish, almost summer, and we're still here! Get your locas together and start the weekend off un poquito early...
Lauded cabaret singer Francesca Amari pays tribute to Linda Ronstadt in an intimate evening of song and storytelling, drawing from the icon’s vast catalogue
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who...
Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to announce its annual Ruth Page Legacy Gala, Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m., beginning at the...
Stand-Up Momedy ShowFeaturing Samantha Chiappone with headliners Chelsea Hood and Bridgett McGuire. Hosted by Miriam NaponelliFRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 | 8:00 PMTickets start at $44,...
Artistic Director Mariah Eastman premieres two complementary works “Take a Chance” and “A Choreographic Mad Lib”. “Take a Chance” builds off Merce Cunningham’s (a modern...
Feel the intensity of Giacomo Puccini’s legendary Tosca opera in a powerful, close-up experience by Chicago Nova Opera.Transported to the tightening grip of 1930s Italy,...
DAYTIME VIBES ONLYAfterlife Presents:HI INFIDELITY UNPLUGGEDA laid-back daytime party experience3PM–5PMMay 9thBasecamp – LisleTickets: www.afterlifechi.comFREE entry for Four Lakes residents (valid ID required) Artist: Hi Infidelity Time: 14:00...
Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival: Big Band Night!The evening opens with the Rootabaga Jazz All-Stars at 6:30 PM—a select ensemble of regional high school musicians nominated by...
Step past the velvet curtain and descend into the Wonderground.For twenty years, Matter Dance Company has invited audiences into worlds where movement meets storytelling and...
Ballet 5:8 brings Sandra Cisneros’ beloved novel The House on Mango Street to life in a powerful and deeply human ballet, performed May 8–9. Rooted...
Redtwist Theatre presents 'night Mother, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Marsha Norman, directed by Dusty Brown. This intense drama follows Jessie, portrayed by Anne Sheridan...
A one-woman show about the life of Elizabeth Taylor, written and performed by Kayla Boye. Through an intimate conversation at the Beverly Hills Hotel, CALL...
Chicago The Musical runs May 5–10, 2026 at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. Set during Chicago's Jazz Age, the story follows two...
Afterlife & RMRP Present: Grown & SexyGet ready for an unforgettable night of smooth vibes and elevated energy as J. Holiday performs LIVEBasecamp – LisleMay...
Chicago, IL – Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Avery Willis Hoffman and Executive Director Angel Ysaguirre, is proud...
Oil Lamp Theater’s next performance in its 2026 season is Poor Behavior, written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Lauren Katz, April 10 - May...
Sonia Oyola and Bob Solone are excited to share more of their favorite love songs and duets in English/Spanish. Their shows always feature an eclectic,...
Young author Oliver Adams is on the brink of success, with his novel set to be published and soon to be adapted for the Broadway...
Back to the Main Page | Browse Local Theatres
Latest Chicago Reviews
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....
by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026
For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026
While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material.
...
by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...
by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026
Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...
by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026
What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...
by Angela Lin - April 18, 2026
What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?...
by Emily Werner - April 14, 2026
What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry....
Videos