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Theater in Chicago: Things to Do
1,560 upcoming events at 94 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 1,560 upcoming theater events in Chicago across 94 venues. On this page: Jersey Boys (Chicago) at CIBC Theatre (1:00 PM), A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater) at Goodman Albert Theatre (2:00 PM), Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts” at Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory, Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater (2:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed September 17, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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1,560 events
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
TheaterJersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM
TheaterIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
Sun, Nov 15 · 6:30 PM
TheaterJersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 1:00 PM
TheaterIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 1:00 PM
TheaterJersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
TheaterJersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Thu, Nov 19 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
TheaterJersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
TheaterIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
TheaterJersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
TheaterIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What theater things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- There are 1 theater events listed in Chicago, Illinois tonight. Browse the listings for start times, venues, and ticket details.
- What venues in Chicago host theater events?
- Chicago has 94 venues with upcoming theater events, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Redtwist Theatre, The Neo-Futurist Theater and 91 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.