Broadway shows, musicals, plays, family theatre productions, and live stage performances take place throughout Chicago and nearby areas. Discover touring Broadway productions, award-winning musicals, seasonal performances, and popular theatre events throughout the year.
Broadway Shows in Chicago
Browse Broadway shows, musicals, plays, venues, schedules, and tickets throughout the year.
From September 15, 2026 to July 31, Chicago, IL hosts 1,037 Broadway and touring theatre productions, with tickets starting from $50 and averaging $183 — browse tour dates, venues, and tickets for 2026–2027.
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Broadway Shows by Date
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Chicago Broadway Schedule
Browse Broadway shows, musicals, plays, venues, performance dates, and ticket options.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 1,037
- Sep1520267:00 PMTueJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 212View Tickets - Sep1520267:00 PMTueHigh DemandDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 613View Tickets
- Sep1620261:00 PMWedBest ValueDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 707View Tickets
- Sep1620267:00 PMWedJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 69View Tickets
- Sep1620267:00 PMWedBest ValueDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 739View Tickets
- Sep1720262:00 PMThuThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 80View Tickets
- Sep1720267:00 PMThuPlay On!The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Remaining: 23View Tickets
- Sep1720267:00 PMThuJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $92Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 123View Tickets
- Sep1720267:00 PMThuBest ValueDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 996View Tickets
- Sep1720267:30 PMThuBest ValueVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 478View Tickets
- Sep1720267:30 PMThuThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 76View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 700View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriYou Can't Fake the FunkBlack Ensemble Theater60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, USFrom $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 52View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $185Tickets Available: 232View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriTopdog/UnderdogDownstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, US60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $96Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriBest ValueVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 435View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriA Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline Theatre60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, US60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 67View Tickets
- Sep1920262:00 PMSatWeekend EventJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $90Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 157View Tickets
- Sep1920262:00 PMSatBest ValueWeekend EventDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 365View Tickets
- Sep1920262:00 PMSatWeekend EventThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 57View Tickets
- Sep1920262:30 PMSatBest ValueWeekend EventVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 608View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 PMSatWeekend EventShane - The PlayCity Lit Theater Company60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 PMSatWeekend EventDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 661View Tickets
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Broadway Venues in Chicago
Broadway performances take place at theatres, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Chicago and nearby areas.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 74
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 94
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 43
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 96
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 92
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 73
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 67
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 99
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
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Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 99
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 19
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 49
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 23
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Broadway Shows FAQ
Answers about Broadway shows, musicals, plays, venues, schedules, and tickets in Chicago and nearby areas.
What Broadway shows are playing in Chicago?
Chicago currently has 1,037 touring Broadway productions, musicals, and plays scheduled, starting with September 15, 2026 at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago, IL. Browse the full schedule by date and venue below.
What Broadway theatres host shows in Chicago?
Broadway performances in Chicago take place at venues including Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, along with other theatres and performing arts centers across the city.
How often is the Broadway schedule updated?
Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances, productions, venues, and show dates are announced and added.
Where can I buy Broadway tickets in Chicago?
Ticket options may be available through official ticket providers, venues, authorized ticket sellers, and trusted ticket marketplaces.
Are family-friendly Broadway shows available?
Many Broadway productions, musicals, plays, and theatre performances are suitable for families and audiences of all ages.
What types of Broadway performances are available?
Visitors can find musicals, plays, touring Broadway productions, family shows, seasonal performances, and special theatre events throughout the year.
Are Broadway shows available year-round?
Yes. Broadway shows, musicals, plays, and touring theatre productions take place throughout the year in Chicago and nearby areas.
What are the most popular Broadway venues in Chicago?
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is among the leading venues for Broadway and touring theatre productions in Chicago, hosting musicals, plays, and family shows throughout 2026–2027.
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