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Theater in Chicago: Things to Do
1,748 upcoming events at 125 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 1,748 upcoming theater events in Chicago across 125 venues. On this page: The Winter's Tale at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (7:00 PM), The Winter's Tale at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (7:00 PM), Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater (7:30 PM), The Winter's Tale at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (1:00 PM). Listing data was last refreshed September 20, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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1,748 events
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
TheaterBlue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
TheaterBlue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30 PM
TheaterIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM
TheaterBlue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise
CIBC Theatre · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 PM
TheaterIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sun, Nov 29 · 3:00 PM
FilmIt's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest · Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What theater things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- There are 7 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 125 venues with upcoming theater events, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Apollo Theater, Redtwist Theatre and 122 more.
- Are there free theater events in Chicago?
- 36 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.