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Experience the thrill of live theatre. Don’t miss what’s on stage right now! Find More Shows

Passion
Runs Jul 11 - Aug 10, 2025
The Best of Second City
Comedy, Open Run
Runs Jan 04 - Aug 30, 2025
Vito's Vault - Dinner & Show
Comedy, Open Run
Runs Jan 04 - Aug 30, 2025
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
Circus
Runs Jan 09 - Aug 30, 2025
Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
Magic, Performance Art
Runs Jul 11, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
The Infinite Wrench
Experimental, Open Run
Runs Jan 10 - Aug 31, 2025
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Audio Play/Podcast, Open Run
Runs Jan 09 - Sep 25, 2025
Whirled News Tonight
Comedy, Improv, Open Run
Runs Jan 11 - Oct 25, 2025

Get in the Holiday Spirit!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to see your favorite holiday theatre performances! View Holiday Shows

The Seance
Cabaret, Drama, Holiday, Magic
Runs Oct 04 - Nov 01, 2025
Miracle on South Division Street
Comedy/Drama, Holiday
Runs Nov 12 - Dec 14, 2025
Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
Holiday
Runs Nov 20 - Dec 21, 2025
Rapornzel
Comedy, Holiday, Musical
Runs Nov 21 - Dec 14, 2025

Oh, The Drama!

Get into the theatrical mood with these daring dramas! Find Shows Here.

Angels in America, Part One: Milennium Approaches
Drama, Pride
Runs Jun 13 - Sep 06, 2025
Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
Drama, Pride
Runs Jun 14 - Sep 07, 2025
Pass Over
Drama
Runs Jul 26 - Aug 16, 2025
Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train
Drama
Runs Jul 25 - Sep 07, 2025

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Suburban Gems!

Take an adventure out to the suburbs this fall to experience all the Chicagoland area theatres have to offer.  View More

Arthur & Friends Make A Musical!
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Jul 11 - Aug 10, 2025
Matilda
Musical
Runs Aug 08 - Aug 17, 2025
Twisted Melodies
Music, One Person Show
Runs Jul 10 - Aug 10, 2025
Always Something There...
Musical
Runs Jun 18 - Aug 10, 2025

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