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Theater Shows in Chicago, IL

1,301 theater shows are currently scheduled in Chicago, IL. FindTick lists Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show as the next performance on December 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL, with tickets starting from $25. The selected schedule covers 23 venues.

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Theater Shows in Chicago, IL
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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Dec 19, 20264:00 PMBallet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling ShowHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - ILChicagofrom $67View Tickets
Dec 19, 20265:00 PMBluey's Big PlayCadillac PalaceChicagofrom $57View Tickets
Dec 19, 20265:00 PMA Drunk Christmas CarolThe Lion Theatre - ChicagoChicagofrom $82View Tickets
Dec 19, 20266:30 PMBallet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling ShowHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - ILChicagofrom $67View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:00 PMIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayParadiso at Athenaeum Theatre - ILChicagofrom $54View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:00 PMThe Other CinderellaBlack Ensemble TheaterChicagofrom $92View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:00 PMJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $62View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:00 PMA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare TheatreChicagofrom $89View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:00 PMA Drunk Christmas CarolThe Lion Theatre - ChicagoChicagofrom $82View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:30 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $73View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:30 PMA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $122View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:30 PMJacob Marley's Christmas CarolLifeline TheatreChicagofrom $47View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets
Dec 19, 20267:30 PMPotted PotterBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceChicagofrom $84View Tickets
Dec 19, 20269:00 PMA Drunk Christmas CarolThe Lion Theatre - ChicagoChicagofrom $82View Tickets
Dec 20, 202611:00 AMBluey's Big PlayCadillac PalaceChicagofrom $64View Tickets
Dec 20, 20261:00 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $91View Tickets
Dec 20, 20261:00 PMJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $62View Tickets

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Theater Shows Performers in Chicago

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ADCA Drunk Christmas Carol102 matching events · next Nov 11, 2026VTGVape! The Grease Parody90 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026DDDrunk Dracula80 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 Quinceanera36 matching events · next Sep 26, 2026TNThe Nutcracker31 matching events · next Nov 19, 2026RIBReunion in Bartersville31 matching events · next Apr 11, 2027

Venues for Theater Shows in Chicago, IL

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TLTThe Lion Theatre - Chicago182 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026CPCadillac 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, 2026AIGAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre69 matching events · next Sep 20, 2026CLTCity Lit Theater Company68 matching events · next Sep 25, 2026TYAThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre47 matching events · next Sep 23, 2026BETBlack Ensemble Theater45 matching events · next Sep 25, 2026

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Theater and Stage Schedule in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL currently has 1,301 theater shows across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 81 performers appearing at 23 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $25 to $1,710, with an average near $194. 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 Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show on December 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago, IL?

FindTick currently features 1,301 upcoming events in Chicago, IL.

Which venues have upcoming events in Chicago, IL?

Current venues include The Lion Theatre - Chicago, Cadillac Palace and Lyric Opera House - IL.

What is the average ticket price in Chicago, IL?

The current average is approximately $194, with available prices ranging from $25 to $1,710.

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.