Broadway In Chicago has unveiled its upcoming season, featuring the acclaimed Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival COMPANY; Broadway sensation BEETLEJUICE; a forthcoming pre-Broadway revival of THE WIZ; the Pre-Broadway A WONDERFUL WORLD; TimeLine Theatre's Chicago debut of the acclaimed Tony Award-winning Best Play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY; and the World Premiere of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL.
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Performance Spotlight
After a 3.5 year absence, the hit musical HAMILTON is returning to Chicago this fall. Starting on September 13, 2023, the show will be playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago. The news was announced by Broadway in Chicago and has been met with great excitement from theater-goers across the city. Fans of the.... Read More
Tickets for the new tour of the classic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE are now on sale! You can catch the show at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) during a limited engagement from March 7-19, and get ready to say "Leapin' Lizards!"
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Get excited, Chicago! The beloved Tony award-winning musical 1776 is coming to the Windy City from February 28 through March 12 at the CIBC Theatre. Prepare for a fantastic evening full of history, drama, and entertaining song and dance numbers as the show takes you back to Philadelphia in 1776 and the birth of.... Read More
The critically acclaimed and beloved Broadway adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning show, Into the Woods, is set to have a run in Chicago in 2023. Starring Montego Glover as The Witch, Stephanie J. Block as The Baker's Wife, Sebastian Arcelus as The Baker and Gavin Creel as Cinderella's Prince/Wolf reprising their original Broadway.... Read More
If you're looking for some Holiday Shows to get you in the spirit this holiday season, Chicago has plenty to offer. From musicals to family-friendly shows, there's something for everyone. Seeing a live holiday performance is a great way to get into the festive mood. There's nothing like watching a story be brought to life right in front.... Read More
The Lion King is coming back to Chicago for the fifth time since 2003. The popular musical will play at the Cadillac Palace Theatre from November 17 - January 14. The Lion King is a timeless story that has captivated audiences of all ages. The music, the costumes, and the sets are all incredible. If you.... Read More
Looking for something fun and engaging to do with the kids? Check out these upcoming children's theatre shows coming to Chicago! From classic tales to new favorites, there's something for everyone. And what better way to introduce young ones to the magic of live theater than by seeing a show designed just for them?
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As the leaves will begin to change color and a chill fills the air, it can only mean one thing: Fall is approaching! And with Fall comes some of the best theater performances of the year. Chicago is known for its incredible theater scene, and this Fall is no exception. From classic musicals to brand new plays, there's.... Read More
Wicked will be flying back to Chicago this fall as it returns for an extended engagement. The Nederlander Theatre will host the beloved Tony and Grammy Award winning musical for this extended run from September 28 through December 4, 2022. Use our guide and seating chart below to make sure you get the best tickets for.... Read More
Anastasia, the Broadway musical, is set for Chicago and will play at the CIBC Theatre. This spectacular show takes us from the Russian Empire's twilight to the excitement of Paris in 1920s Paris as a young woman attempts to unravel the mysteries of her past. Anya is pursued by a brutal Soviet officer who wants to.... Read More
Are you ready to catch some of the best stand-up comedians coming to Chicago? Check out these upcoming dates and pick your favorite stand-up comedian to go see them live. Stand-up comedians have a way of getting people in the mood for some laughs, so don't miss your chance to see one in person. These comedians will bring.... Read More
Once the fashion for Juliets, Rosalinds and Lady Macbeths played by actual women became the norm, certain male-identifying characters—Puck, Ariel and Peter Pan, to name a few—also regularly featured female actors in what were called "trouser roles." Whether this practice was grounded in boy-soprano opera or the gender-fluidity traditionally attributed to mythic creatures (e.g. angels or fairies), audiences.... Read More
Jesus Christ Superstar is a musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new critically acclaimed production comes to Chicago to the Cadillac Palace Theatre during the North American tour.
The show remains based on the 2016 award-winning revival at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. But actor.... Read More
The North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, will come to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from June 28 - July 10, 2022.
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady won five Outer Critics Circle Awards, including.... Read More
The hit Broadway play To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the best-selling book by Harper Lee, will play Chicago's Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement May 17-29, 2022. Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel will come to Chicago as part of.... Read More
No matter how we try to turn back the clock to 2019, no daylight saving plan can redeem whole two years' worth of lost time. As theaters are discovering during what we hope is the final Great Re-Opening, "normal" is a commodity that can be preserved, but not restored. Companies awaking from their protracted hibernation are slow to.... Read More
The National Tour of the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical, The Prom, will play Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited one-week engagement April 19-24, 2022. Featuring music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, The Prom is based on a Jack Viertel concept and has a book by Bob Martin, Beguelin.... Read More
Henry the VIII is known as one of the most charismatic monarchs in British history. He is known as the father of the navy, and his reign was synonymous with clashes between the monarchy and the church. His reign was significant, but he is most commonly known for something else - his six marriages. His wives in order.... Read More
Greek mythology is an entire world in itself. There are many tales of Gods, Goddesses, and their children living lives that are far beyond the comprehension of human beings. Their stories are filled with an insane amount of passion, rage, revenge, and lust. The King of Gods, Zeus, reigns over everything. His brothers are Poseidon, the God of.... Read More