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Theater in Chicago: Things to Do
1,554 upcoming events at 92 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 1,554 upcoming theater events in Chicago across 92 venues. On this page: Redtwist Theatre's “'Night Mother” By Marsha Norman at Redtwist Theatre, Topdog/Underdog at Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Adirondack Chair Circle at Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre, Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater (7:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed September 17, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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1,554 events
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM
MusicThe Dresden Dolls
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
TheaterPeriphery - A Pale White Dot US Tour
Ramova Theatre · Chicago
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
TheaterKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
TheaterThe Book of Mormon (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Book of Mormon (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
TheaterKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What theater things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- VenuNite currently has no theater events listed in Chicago for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
- What venues in Chicago host theater events?
- Chicago has 92 venues with upcoming theater events, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Redtwist Theatre, The Neo-Futurist Theater and 89 more.
- Are there free theater events in Chicago?
- 40 upcoming theater events are explicitly listed as free in Chicago. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.