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Theater Shows in Chicago

776 theater shows are currently scheduled in Chicago. FindTick lists A Midsummer Night's Dream as the next performance on December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, with tickets starting from $31. The selected schedule covers 24 venues.

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Theater Shows in Chicago
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Upcoming Theater Shows in Chicago

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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare TheatreChicagofrom $99View Tickets
Dec 17, 20263:00 PMIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayParadiso at Athenaeum Theatre - ILChicagofrom $318View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayParadiso at Athenaeum Theatre - ILChicagofrom $318View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $137View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $110View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $132View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare TheatreChicagofrom $99View Tickets
Dec 18, 20262:00 PMJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $74View Tickets
Dec 18, 20266:00 PMBluey's Big PlayCadillac PalaceChicagofrom $48View Tickets
Dec 18, 20267:00 PMIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayParadiso at Athenaeum Theatre - ILChicagofrom $59View Tickets
Dec 18, 20267:00 PMThe Other CinderellaBlack Ensemble TheaterChicagofrom $92View Tickets
Dec 18, 20267:00 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $137View Tickets
Dec 18, 20267:00 PMJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $132View Tickets
Dec 18, 20267:00 PMA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare TheatreChicagofrom $99View Tickets
Dec 18, 20267:30 PMA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $144View Tickets
Dec 19, 202610:30 AMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $137View Tickets
Dec 19, 202611:00 AMBluey's Big PlayCadillac PalaceChicagofrom $53View Tickets
Dec 19, 20262:00 PMBluey's Big PlayCadillac PalaceChicagofrom $45View Tickets

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Theater Shows Performers in Chicago

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JHJekyll & Hyde56 matching events · next Sep 8, 2026ACCA Christmas Carol50 matching events · next Nov 13, 2026LOOLyric Opera of Chicago41 matching events · next Oct 10, 2026AMNA Midsummer Night's Dream39 matching events · next Nov 11, 2026RIBReunion in Bartersville31 matching events · next Apr 11, 2027YCFYou Can't Fake the Funk30 matching events · next Sep 5, 2026TNThe Nutcracker27 matching events · next Nov 19, 2026JBJoffrey Ballet26 matching events · next Dec 4, 2026DSHDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical26 matching events · next Dec 9, 2026OMOh, Mary!24 matching events · next Jan 19, 2027SPFSugar Plum Fairy, P.I.23 matching events · next Oct 3, 2026STPShane - The Play21 matching events · next Aug 21, 2026

Venues for Theater Shows in Chicago

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LOHLyric Opera House - IL89 matching events · next Oct 10, 2026CLTCity Lit Theater Company79 matching events · next Aug 21, 2026CTCIBC Theatre73 matching events · next Sep 29, 2026BPABroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place64 matching events · next Sep 8, 2026NTANederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts61 matching events · next Aug 4, 2026CTACourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60 matching events · next Oct 13, 2026AIGAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre52 matching events · next Aug 13, 2026BETBlack Ensemble Theater50 matching events · next Sep 5, 2026TYAThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre47 matching events · next Sep 17, 2026LTLifeline Theatre44 matching events · next Sep 11, 2026CPCadillac Palace34 matching events · next Aug 4, 2026HMAHeath Mainstage At The Den Theatre19 matching events · next Aug 6, 2026

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Theater and Stage Schedule in Chicago

Chicago currently has 776 theater shows across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 69 performers appearing at 24 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $31 to $1,167, with an average near $220. FindTick applies the city, category and date-period filters directly to active event records before calculating these totals.

Theater Shows in Chicago FAQs

Answers reflect the current FindTick schedule for this city and event type.

When is the next event in Chicago?

The next event is A Midsummer Night's Dream on December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago?

FindTick currently features 776 upcoming events in Chicago.

Which venues have upcoming events in Chicago?

Current venues include Lyric Opera House - IL, City Lit Theater Company and CIBC Theatre.

What is the average ticket price in Chicago?

The current average is approximately $220, with available prices ranging from $31 to $1,167.

Can event dates in Chicago change?

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