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175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL

Built: 1921

Seating Capacity: 3600

Shows at the Chicago Theatre

Dates Production
11/12/2024 - 12/1/2024
3/6/2016 - 3/6/2016
11/20/2014 - 11/29/2014
12/14/2011 - 12/30/2011
2/9/2006 - 3/4/2006

News


Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Sara Bareilles In New Music Video 'Still Crying'
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2026

GRAMMY-winning, Tony and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles has released a new song, “Still Crying.' Bareilles appears in the video alongside her Girls5eva co-star Renée Elise Goldsberry, John Lutz, Daniel Breaker, Joe Tippett, and more.
SARA BAREILLES to Release GOOD GRIEF Aug. 28, Tour This Fall
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026

Sara Bareilles released the single and video for STILL CRYING ahead of her album GOOD GRIEF, due August 28, and will head out on a North American headline tour this fall.
RAIN, JULIA, and More Set For HGBIC Productions 2027 Season
by Robert Diamond - Jul 31, 2026

HGBIC Productions, an up-and-coming Chicago theatre company, has announced its 2027 season featuring Midnight at the Sunset Cafe, Rain, and Julia. Learn more here!
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Stars to Join Multi-City SPOOKTACULAR Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

This Halloween season, audiences across the United States and Canada will once again do the Time Warp as The Rocky Horror Picture Show embarks on a 40-city 'Spooktacular' Tour.
Wasatch Theatre Company to Open New Storefront Space at The Gateway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026

Wasatch Theatre Company has opened a storefront theatre space called Wasatch Theatre inside The Gateway in Salt Lake City, offering workshops, classes, rehearsals and productions.
OUR TOWN, MARIE ANTOINETTE & More Set for Lazy Susan Theatre Co.'s 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

Lazy Susan Theatre Co. revealed its upcoming season at Chicago's Greenhouse Theater Center, featuring Our Town, Marie Antoinette and the Chicago premiere of A Girl in School Uniform (Walks Into a Bar).
INDYFRINGE FESTIVAL to Celebrate 21st Edition With 63 Shows in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026

The IndyFringe Festival will return to Downtown Indianapolis with 63 shows from more than 500 artists spanning drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, magic, drag, and LGBTQ+ theatre across six stages.
HOW TO WRITE A MUSICAL THAT WORKS Workshop to Launch with TRU Feedback Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the first installment of How to Write a Musical That Works, a three-part Zoom workshop series open to writers and producers seeking feedback on works in progress from a panel of musical theater professionals.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 6/18/2026; Jobs In Stage Management, Research, and More
by - Jun 18, 2026

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 6/18/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
OCTET to Make Downtown Debut at Goodman Theatre with Raven Theatre's Original Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

Dave Malloy's a cappella musical OCTET transfers from Raven Theatre to Goodman Theatre's Owen Theatre, featuring the original Chicago cast and directed by Keira Fromm.
Cast And Creatives Set For DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL At Schaumburg Summer Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

Schaumburg Summer Theatre will present Disney's High School Musical at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, in a production directed by Melissa Crabtree. Performances will take place in August.
Little Big Town to Play 2026 Fall Tour 'For The Art Of It'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026

GRAMMY Award-winning Little Big Town have set their For The Art Of It Tour in support of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art. Take a look at the full list of dates here.
Sara Bareilles Confirms New Album 'Good Grief' and Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2026

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles will release her new album, Good Grief, on August 28, accompanied by a U.S. tour. Listen to the album’s first single, “Home,” available now.
Gary Clark Jr. to Play U.S. Headlining Tour This Summer and Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026

Singer, songwriter, and producer Gary Clark Jr. will embark on an extensive run of U.S. headliners through the summer and into October. Artist ticket presales begin June 2, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.
William 'Bill' Pullinsi, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Founder, Dies at 86
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026

William 'Bill' Pullinsi, the director and producer credited with pioneering dinner theatre and founding Chicago's Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, has died at 86. His venues launched the careers of Mandy Patinkin, Shelley Long, and others.
Woodz Unveils U.S. Dates for 2026 'Archive. 1’ World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026

South Korean singer-songwriter Woodz has unveiled the U.S. leg of his highly anticipated 2026 WORLD TOUR ‘Archive. 1’, following the release of his first full-length album Archive. 1 on March 4. 
Straight No Chaser Sets 'Making Spirits Bright' Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their 2026 fall tour titled “Making Spirits Bright.' The US dates range from California to Massachusetts and Florida to Indiana. 
SINGULARITIES AND SAFETY PINS to Make Los Angeles Premiere at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Sonder Theatre Company and Astro Lab Productions announced the Los Angeles premiere of SINGULARITIES AND SAFETY PINS, a solo show written and performed by Carmella Riley, directed by Jennifer Green, at The Colony Theatre in Burbank.
About Face Theatre to Present the return of Re/Generation Studio 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

About Face Theatre will present the return of Re/Generation Studio, a weekend of community building, education, and performance to help build the future of queer theater.

Chicago Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Chicago Theatre?
Chicago Theatre's current show is Annie which began performances on 11/12/2024
What when was Chicago Theatre built?
Chicago Theatre was built in 1921.
How many seats does Chicago Theatre have?
Chicago Theatre has 3600 seats.

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