Theatre in Chicago

100 upcoming theatre shows are listed in Chicago, 17 in the next 7 days and 100 within 30 days. Coming up: Waitress - The Musical on Oct 18 at Oriental Theatre Ford Center for the Performing Arts IL (from $103); Don Giovanni on Oct 18 at Civic Opera House (from $96); The Second City Mainstage 112th Revue on Oct 18 at The Second City Chicago (from $138).

The Second City Chicago (25), The Chicago Theatre (11) and Cadillac Palace (9) have the most theatre show dates on the list. Listed starting prices run from $37 to $981 across 100 priced listings.

Waitress - The Musical — Oct 18, Oriental Theatre Ford Center for the Performing Arts IL (from $103)
Don Giovanni — Oct 18, Civic Opera House (from $96)
The Second City Mainstage 112th Revue — Oct 18, The Second City Chicago (from $138)
Michael Rapaport — Oct 22, Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont (from $102)
Randy Feltface — Oct 23, Vic Theatre (from $73)

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Local Snapshot for Chicago

Live Listings

100

Next 14 Days

Venues

Next Event

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM

How to Plan Better Theatre in Chicago

Theatre demand in Chicago is currently strongest on Saturday and Sunday based on upcoming inventory.

For theatre in Chicago, focus on venue quality first. Bigger venues like The Second City Chicago usually offer better seat map options.
Use price spread as a quality check: if the range is large, premium sections and resale demand are likely active for this category.
If flexibility matters, shortlist 2 to 3 dates now and lock tickets when a strong section appears instead of waiting for one exact date.

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Ticket Prices

From

$37

USD

Average

$151

USD

Up to

$981

USD

Top Venues for Theatre in Chicago

The Second City Chicago · 25The Chicago Theatre · 11Cadillac Palace · 9The PrivateBank Theatre · 9Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago · 9

Theater

Chicago's theater scene is one of the deepest in the country. Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Lincoln Park, founded by John Malkovich and Gary Sinise, runs a full season of new American plays.

The Goodman Theatre in the Loop programs world premieres alongside its annual A Christmas Carol run. The Broadway in Chicago slate at the CIBC Theatre, the Cadillac Palace, the Nederlander, and the Auditorium handles touring Broadway productions and pre-Broadway tryouts.

Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier programs the Bard alongside contemporary work. Smaller stages at Lookingglass, Court Theatre in Hyde Park, Victory Gardens, and the Chicago Theater Workshop keep the storefront tradition alive year-round.

Preview pricing is usually significantly cheaper than opening week.

How to find your tickets

Choose an event to open its ticket page on CatchMovement. Review the available sections, quantities and seller options before continuing to checkout. Availability, delivery and fees depend on the selected seller.

What theatre shows are coming up in Chicago?▼

100 theatre shows are listed, 100 within the next 30 days. Next: Waitress - The Musical on Oct 18 at Oriental Theatre Ford Center for the Performing Arts IL (from $103); Don Giovanni on Oct 18 at Civic Opera House (from $96); The Second City Mainstage 112th Revue on Oct 18 at The Second City Chicago (from $138).

Which venues host theatre shows in Chicago?▼

On the current list: The Second City Chicago (25 dates), The Chicago Theatre (11 dates), Cadillac Palace (9 dates), The PrivateBank Theatre (9 dates) and Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago (9 dates).

How much do theatre show tickets in Chicago cost?▼

Listed starting prices range from $37 to $981 across 100 priced listings. Each seller sets its own fees, so confirm the total at checkout.

Are there theatre shows in Chicago this weekend?▼

Yes — 3 theatre shows are listed for this weekend, starting with Waitress - The Musical on Oct 18 at Oriental Theatre Ford Center for the Performing Arts IL (from $103).