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Theater in Chicago: Things to Do
1,540 upcoming events at 122 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 1,540 upcoming theater events in Chicago across 122 venues. On this page: FreakShow & Tell at Stars and Garters Theater, Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical at The Second City, Redtwist Theatre's “'Night Mother” By Marsha Norman at Redtwist Theatre, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago) at James M. Nederlander Theatre (7:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed September 19, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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1,540 events
Sat, Dec 26 · 7:30 PM
TheaterDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago)
James M. Nederlander Theatre · Chicago
Sat, Dec 26 · 7:30 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sat, Dec 26 · 7:30 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 1:00 PM
TheaterThe Sound of Music (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 6:30 PM
TheaterThe Sound of Music (Chicago)
Cadillac Palace · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 6:30 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sun, Dec 27 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Mon, Dec 28 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Tue, Dec 29 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Wed, Dec 30 · 1:00 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Wed, Dec 30 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Wed, Dec 30 · 7:00 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Wed, Dec 30 · 7:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Wed, Dec 30 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Thu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre · Chicago
Fri, Jan 1 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Jan 2 · 1:00 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sat, Jan 2 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Jan 2 · 3:00 PM
TheaterThe Other Cinderella
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago
Sat, Jan 2 · 8:00 PM
TheaterThe Other Cinderella
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago
Sun, Jan 3 · 1:00 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sun, Jan 3 · 2:00 PM
TheaterA Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sun, Jan 3 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sun, Jan 3 · 6:30 PM
TheaterPotted Potter (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sat, Jan 9 · 3:00 PM
TheaterThe Other Cinderella
Black Ensemble Theater · 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 122 venues with upcoming theater events, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Redtwist Theatre, The Neo-Futurist Theater and 119 more.
- Are there free theater events in Chicago?
- 35 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.