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Theater Shows in Chicago, IL

1,112 theater shows are currently scheduled in Chicago, IL. FindTick lists Waitress as the next performance on October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, with tickets starting from $31. The selected schedule covers 23 venues.

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October 17, 2026next date
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Theater Shows in Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Theater Shows in Chicago, IL

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Oct 17, 20267:30 PMWaitressNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $85View Tickets
Oct 17, 20267:30 PMJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceChicagofrom $61View Tickets
Oct 17, 20267:30 PMKing Hedley IICity Lit Theater CompanyChicagofrom $50View Tickets
Oct 17, 20267:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets
Oct 17, 20267:30 PMDance Theatre of HarlemAuditorium Theatre - ILChicagofrom $76View Tickets
Oct 17, 20267:30 PMHayward by Netta WalkerThe Gift TheatreChicagofrom $87View Tickets
Oct 17, 20267:30 PMDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $74View Tickets
Oct 17, 20268:00 PMA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline TheatreChicagofrom $47View Tickets
Oct 18, 202611:00 AMSugar Plum Fairy, P.I.Lifeline TheatreChicagofrom $31View Tickets
Oct 18, 20261:00 PMJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceChicagofrom $38View Tickets
Oct 18, 20261:00 PMSugar Plum Fairy, P.I.Lifeline TheatreChicagofrom $31View Tickets
Oct 18, 20262:00 PMWaitressNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $83View Tickets
Oct 18, 20262:00 PMYou Can't Fake the FunkBlack Ensemble TheaterChicagofrom $107View Tickets
Oct 18, 20262:00 PMLyric Opera of Chicago: Don GiovanniLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $89View Tickets
Oct 18, 20262:00 PMDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $81View Tickets
Oct 18, 20262:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets
Oct 18, 20263:00 PMKing Hedley IICity Lit Theater CompanyChicagofrom $50View Tickets
Oct 18, 20264:00 PMA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline TheatreChicagofrom $47View Tickets

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Theater Shows Performers in Chicago

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VTGVape! The Grease Parody90 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026TLKThe Lion King71 matching events · next Jun 3, 2027JHJekyll & Hyde58 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026ACCA Christmas Carol51 matching events · next Nov 13, 2026AMNA Midsummer Night's Dream42 matching events · next Nov 11, 2026LOOLyric Opera of Chicago41 matching events · next Oct 10, 2026JBJoffrey Ballet39 matching events · next Dec 4, 2026DGQDead Girl's Quinceanera35 matching events · next Sep 26, 2026TNThe Nutcracker31 matching events · next Nov 19, 2026RIBReunion in Bartersville31 matching events · next Apr 11, 2027TWTThe Winter's Tale30 matching events · next Oct 13, 2026RAJRomeo and Juliet27 matching events · next Jan 29, 2027

Venues for Theater Shows in Chicago, IL

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CPCadillac Palace105 matching events · next Oct 23, 2026LOHLyric Opera House - IL102 matching events · next Oct 10, 2026CTCIBC Theatre100 matching events · next Sep 29, 2026CTACourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre99 matching events · next Oct 13, 2026LTLifeline Theatre96 matching events · next Sep 25, 2026ATMApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago90 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026BPABroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place90 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026CLTCity Lit Theater Company70 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026AIGAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre69 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026TYAThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre46 matching events · next Sep 23, 2026BETBlack Ensemble Theater45 matching events · next Sep 25, 2026NTANederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts42 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026

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Theater and Stage Schedule in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL currently has 1,112 theater shows across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 80 performers appearing at 23 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $31 to $2,086, with an average near $187. FindTick applies the city, category and date-period filters directly to active event records before calculating these totals.

Theater Shows in Chicago, IL FAQs

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When is the next event in Chicago, IL?

The next event is Waitress on October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago, IL?

FindTick currently features 1,112 upcoming events in Chicago, IL.

Which venues have upcoming events in Chicago, IL?

Current venues include Cadillac Palace, Lyric Opera House - IL and CIBC Theatre.

What is the average ticket price in Chicago, IL?

The current average is approximately $187, with available prices ranging from $31 to $2,086.

Can event dates in Chicago, IL change?

Yes. New events may be announced and existing dates or start times may change, so confirm the latest details before attending.