175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL
BUILT: 1921
SEATING CAPACITY: 3600
Shows at the Chicago Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 11/12/2024 - 12/1/2024 Annie (2024) 3/6/2016 - 3/6/2016 A Night With Janis Joplin (2016) 11/20/2014 - 11/29/2014 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (2014) 12/14/2011 - 12/30/2011 A Christmas Story, The Musical (2011) 2/9/2006 - 3/4/2006 A Tale of Two Cities (2006) [Cancelled]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
Review: LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre
by Misha Davenport - May 8, 2026
LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country.
by Misha Davenport - May 8, 2026
LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country.
Interview: Will Allan & Behzad Dabu of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at TimeLine Theatre Company
by Angela Lin - May 1, 2026
Before the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home, BroadwayWorld sat down with TimeLine Company Members Will Allan and Behzad Dabu, who play brothers Dr. Thomas Stockmann and Peter Stockmann in An Enemy of the People.
by Angela Lin - May 1, 2026
Before the long-awaited inaugural production at TimeLine Theatre’s new home, BroadwayWorld sat down with TimeLine Company Members Will Allan and Behzad Dabu, who play brothers Dr. Thomas Stockmann and Peter Stockmann in An Enemy of the People.
The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026
Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026
Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Present Zoom Talk on the Evolution of Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering on whether musical theater should return to its Golden Age roots, featuring BMI Lehman Engel Workshop veterans Skip Kennon and John Sparks.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering on whether musical theater should return to its Golden Age roots, featuring BMI Lehman Engel Workshop veterans Skip Kennon and John Sparks.
Production Resource Group Appoints Darren Pfeffer as Chief Commercial Officer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Production Resource Group has announced the appointment of Darren Pfeffer as Chief Commercial Officer. Pfeffer will report directly to Lawrence Burian, Chief Executive Officer of PRG.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026
Production Resource Group has announced the appointment of Darren Pfeffer as Chief Commercial Officer. Pfeffer will report directly to Lawrence Burian, Chief Executive Officer of PRG.
Raven Theatre Appoints Jonathan Berry as New Executive Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
Raven Theatre in Chicago has appointed Jonathan Berry as its new Executive Artistic Director, following the departure of Sarah Slight to Goodman Theatre. Berry will lead the theatre into its 44th season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
Raven Theatre in Chicago has appointed Jonathan Berry as its new Executive Artistic Director, following the departure of Sarah Slight to Goodman Theatre. Berry will lead the theatre into its 44th season.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 25, 2026- GIANT Opens On Broadway and More
by - Mar 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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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