Find Touch Tours, ASL-Interpreted, Audio-Described, Open-Captioned and Autism-Friendly performances on our Access calendar.
Iceboy! The Musical - Extended a Third Time Through August 16!
Comedy, Musical
Runs Jun 20 - Aug 16, 2026
Extended a Third Time Through August 16! A musical 40,000 years in the making. Broadway’s brightest star of 1939, Vera Vimm (Megan Mullally/Will & Grace), is at the top of …
7:30PM Tue, Jul 21, 2026
$44 – $174
7:30PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
$44 – $174
2:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$44 – $174
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$44 – $174
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$44 – $174
2:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$44 – $174
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$44 – $174
2:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$44 – $174
2:00PM Tue, Jul 28, 2026
$74 – $169
7:30PM Tue, Jul 28, 2026
$59 – $154
7:30PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$69 – $139
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$69 – $169
2:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$84 – $189
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$79 – $184
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$79 – $184
2:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$94 – $204
7:30PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$84 – $164
7:30PM Tue, Aug 04, 2026
$59 – $154
7:30PM Wed, Aug 05, 2026
$79 – $144
2:00PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
$84 – $154
7:30PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
$79 – $164
2:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
$94 – $204
7:30PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
$89 – $199
2:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
from $104
7:30PM Tue, Aug 11, 2026
from $79
7:30PM Wed, Aug 12, 2026
from $79
2:00PM Thu, Aug 13, 2026
from $79
7:30PM Thu, Aug 13, 2026
from $84
7:30PM Fri, Aug 14, 2026
from $84
2:00PM Sat, Aug 15, 2026
from $99
7:30PM Sat, Aug 15, 2026
from $99
2:00PM Sun, Aug 16, 2026
from $99
The Importance of Being Earnest
Classic, Comedy
Runs Jun 30 - Aug 16, 2026
When two young gentlemen discover that a carefully constructed web of lies has become the key to their social lives, their plans quickly spiral into comic chaos. As secret identities are revealed and unexpected romances bloom, Wilde’s unforgettable characters navigate questions of love, friendship, family, and the sometimes ridiculous expectations society places upon us. The result is a joyful comedy packed with clever wordplay, larger-than-life personalities, and laugh-out-loud moments.
8:00PM Tue, Jul 21, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Tue, Aug 04, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Wed, Aug 12, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Fri, Aug 14, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sun, Aug 16, 2026
$30 – $40
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs Apr 08 - Jul 31, 2026
This musical is JUST RIGHT! This show is based on the classic story of a young girl who ventures into the woods and stumbles on a cute house with 3 bowls of porridge, 3 chairs, and 3 beds.
10:30AM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$18 – $22
The Lizard y El Sol - Free Children's Theater at Locations Across Chicago
Children's/Family, Performance Art
Runs Jul 22 - Aug 09, 2026
July 22 - August 9 | 22 de Julio - 9 de Agosto Chicago Park District Locations | Ubicaciones del Distrito de Parques de Chicago Performances, followed by an interactive …
10:30AM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
5:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
9:30AM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
11:30AM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
9:30AM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
11:30AM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
10:30AM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
5:30PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
9:30AM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
11:30AM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
9:30AM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
11:30AM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
5:30PM Wed, Aug 05, 2026
5:30PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
9:30AM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
11:30AM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
9:30AM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
11:30AM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
Three Little Pigs at Stahl Family Theatre
Children's/Family, Musical
Runs May 06 - Jul 30, 2026
Meet Roxanne, Petunia, and Babe…three Sister Piggies who set out to build their own houses. Roxanne (the Rock n’ Roll Pig) builds hers out of Sticks, Petunia (The Pretty Pig) builds hers out of Straw, and Babe (the sensible, smart Pig) builds hers out of bricks! Which house will the Big Bad Wolf Huff and Puff and blow down? Don’t miss CKC’s most popular show!
10:30AM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$18 – $22
10:30AM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$18 – $22
A Little Night Music
Musical
Runs Jun 17 - Aug 09, 2026
Stephen Sondheim’s witty, brilliant masterpiece Love makes fools of us all. The Best Musical Tony Award-winning A Little Night Music is a sumptuous, sexy, laugh-out-loud masterpiece that will leave …
1:00PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
1:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
7:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
4:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
8:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
1:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
5:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
1:00PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
1:00PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
7:00PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
4:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
8:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
1:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
5:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
1:00PM Wed, Aug 05, 2026
1:00PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
7:00PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
7:30PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
4:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
8:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
1:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
Leopoldstadt
Drama
Runs Jun 04 - Aug 09, 2026
A Jewish family braves the darkest and most consequential chapters of the 20th century in this epic masterpiece from the late Tom Stoppard. Under the direction of Carey Perloff, a frequent collaborator and dear friend of Stoppard’s, this new production features script revisions the two made expressly for our theatre. Don’t miss the largest production in Writers Theatre history and the final play from one of our era’s greatest playwrights.
2:00PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
7:30PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
2:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
2:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
7:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
2:00PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
7:30PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
7:30PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
2:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
2:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
7:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
2:00PM Wed, Aug 05, 2026
7:30PM Wed, Aug 05, 2026
7:30PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
7:30PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
2:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
7:30PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
2:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
7:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
& Juliet
LGBTQIA+ Pride, Musical
Runs Jul 22 - Aug 02, 2026
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if …
7:00PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
1:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
2:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
1:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
6:30PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Tue, Jul 28, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
1:00PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:00PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
2:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
1:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$$50 – $$100+
Octet - at The Goodman through Aug 2!
Drama, Musical
Runs Jul 15 - Aug 02, 2026
The Goodman Presents Raven Theatre's Production of Dave Malloy's Octet Directed by Keira Fromm Music Directed by Nick Sula Choreographed by Laura Savage Raven Theatre’s “astonishing” (Chicago Tribune) a cappella musical—hailed as “one of …
7:30PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
from $44
2:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
from $49
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
from $44
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
from $49
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
from $54
2:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
from $59
7:30PM Wed, Jul 29, 2026
from $44
2:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
from $59
2:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
from $59
7:30PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
from $39
WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: Eric Alexander and Vincent Herring
Music, Outdoor
Jul 22, 2026
An unforgettable night of hard swinging sounds and masterful improvisation by world class jazz saxophonists Alexander and Herring
7:30PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Free
Hamlet
Drama, Outdoor
Runs Jul 01 - Aug 15, 2026
Hamlet tells the story of a young prince determined to uncover the truth behind his father's death. Along the way, he must navigate family conflict, friendship, love, and questions about what it means to do the right thing in a complicated world. It is a story that has captivated audiences for centuries and continues to resonate with new generations today.
8:00PM Wed, Jul 22, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Tue, Jul 28, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Wed, Aug 05, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Tue, Aug 11, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Thu, Aug 13, 2026
$30 – $40
8:00PM Sat, Aug 15, 2026
$30 – $40
A Year with Frog and Toad
Children's/Family
Runs Jul 10 - Aug 09, 2026
Theatre For Young Audiences Treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by …
10:00AM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
10:00AM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
10:00AM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
12:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
10:00AM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
10:00AM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
10:00AM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
10:00AM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
12:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
10:00AM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
10:00AM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
10:00AM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
12:30PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
10:00AM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
HAIR
The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Musical
Runs Jul 02 - Sep 13, 2026
The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Comes to Chicago! The American tribal love-rock musical HAIR celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory. To an infectiously …
7:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Aug 13, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Aug 14, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Aug 15, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Aug 16, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Aug 20, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Aug 21, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Aug 22, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Aug 23, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Aug 27, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Aug 28, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Aug 29, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Aug 30, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Sep 03, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Sep 04, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Sep 05, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Sep 06, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Thu, Sep 10, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Fri, Sep 11, 2026
from $15
7:00PM Sat, Sep 12, 2026
from $15
5:00PM Sun, Sep 13, 2026
from $15
BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
Musical, Performance Art
Runs Jul 17 - Jul 26, 2026
Before she was hit-maker Carole King —she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice.
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$30.00 – $45.00
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$30.00 – $45.00
2:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$30.00 – $45.00
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$30.00 – $45.00
2:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$30.00 – $45.00
Crime and Punishment
Classic, Drama
Runs May 07 - Aug 23, 2026
An adaptation of the epic novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, performed by three actors in an intimate 24-seat theater.
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
3:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
3:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Thu, Aug 13, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Fri, Aug 14, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Sat, Aug 15, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
3:00PM Sun, Aug 16, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Thu, Aug 20, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Fri, Aug 21, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
7:30PM Sat, Aug 22, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
3:00PM Sun, Aug 23, 2026
$20.00 – $100.00
Deserted
Comedy/Drama, Drama, LGBTQIA+ Pride
Runs Jun 11 - Aug 02, 2026
Jodie and Emma don't want to live in the city any more, with dreams of a new life, a will to work hard, and a generous grant, they …
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$10 – $60
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$10 – $60
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$10 – $60
3:30PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$10 – $60
7:30PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$10 – $60
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$10 – $60
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$10 – $60
3:30PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$10 – $60
Dry Powder
Drama
Runs Jul 09 - Jul 26, 2026
This play examines the injustices perpetrated by the upper class of America, the inherent ignorance and damage caused to the lower classes by our richest citizens. "Dry Powder" follows …
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$34.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$34.00 – $38.00
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$34.00 – $38.00
2:30PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$34.00 – $38.00
Lakeside Pavilion Free Summer Series: The Barricade Boys
Music, Musical, Outdoor
Jul 23, 2026
Stars of London’s West End return with a show filled with powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and an incredible array of music
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Free
Rumors by Neil Simon
Runs Jul 17 - Aug 02, 2026
Parker Players Theater Company presents Rumors, Neil Simon’s wildly funny comedy of lies, panic, and social disaster, running July 17 through August 2 at Parker Players Theater in …
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$25 – $35
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$25 – $35
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$25 – $35
2:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$25 – $35
7:30PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$25 – $35
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$25 – $35
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$25 – $35
2:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$25 – $35
Safe Landing: Coyote Embrace
Comedy/Drama, Drama, Mental Health Awareness, Music, New Work, Physical Theater
Runs Jul 09 - Jul 26, 2026
Authentic Chicago Ensemble presents Safe Landing: Coyote Embrace by Tim Kough, directed by Jordan Ratliff. When Casey's band is booked to play a gig in Lake Villa, Illinois, they are greeted by a surprise guest. They soon learn they are in a fight for survival against a team of bounty hunter/assassins. Coyote Embrace explores fractured family relationships, the lack of mental health services and what people must do to survive.
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$$25.00
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$$25.00
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$$25.00
2:30PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$$25.00
St Nicholas
Comedy/Drama, One Person Show
Runs Jun 26 - Jul 26, 2026
This is a play about theater critics. And this is a play about vampires. But we repeat ourselves. In this darkly humorous one-person show by Conor McPherson, a …
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$30
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$30
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$30
3:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$30
Wizard of Oz
Classic, Musical
Runs Jul 08 - Aug 09, 2026
We’re off to see the Wizard! Click your heels three times and join The Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Dorothy…and Toto too, as they follow the yellow brick …
7:30PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$26 – $50
2:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$26 – $50
2:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$26 – $50
2:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$26 – $50
2:00PM Sun, Aug 02, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
$26 – $50
2:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
$26 – $50
7:30PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
$26 – $50
Good Day
Comedy/Drama, Drama, New Work
Runs Jul 10 - Jul 25, 2026
Recommended for ages 14+ A prodigal daughter returns home, only she can’t get any farther than the front lawn. When three seemingly inconsequential strangers arrive for house calls, she’s …
8:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$30
8:00PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$30
3:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$30
8:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$30
yo ho.
Comedy, LGBTQIA+ Pride, New Work
Runs Jul 19 - Aug 29, 2026
yo ho. charts the journey of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two pirates aboard a campy, sexually charged ship facing immediate threat from the crown. Equal parts historical …
8:00PM Thu, Jul 23, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Fri, Jul 24, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Sat, Jul 25, 2026
$$20 – $$35
3:00PM Sun, Jul 26, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Thu, Jul 30, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Fri, Jul 31, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Sat, Aug 01, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Thu, Aug 06, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Fri, Aug 07, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Sat, Aug 08, 2026
$$20 – $$35
3:00PM Sun, Aug 09, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Thu, Aug 13, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Fri, Aug 14, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Sat, Aug 15, 2026
$$20 – $$35
3:00PM Sun, Aug 16, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Thu, Aug 20, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Fri, Aug 21, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Sat, Aug 22, 2026
$$20 – $$35
3:00PM Sun, Aug 23, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Thu, Aug 27, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Fri, Aug 28, 2026
$$20 – $$35
8:00PM Sat, Aug 29, 2026
$$20 – $$35