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Theater in Chicago: Things to Do
1,992 upcoming events at 114 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 1,992 upcoming theater events in Chicago across 114 venues. On this page: Romeo & Juliet at Mrs. Murphy's Irish Bistro, A Midsummer Night's Dream at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier, Constellations at Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Dennis Watkins: The Magic Parlour at The Magic Parlour. Listing data was last refreshed November 15, 2026.
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Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMTheater
It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Citadel Theatre Lake Forest
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PMTheater
Vape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PMTheater
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PMTheater
Jersey Boys (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PMTheater
A Christmas Carol (Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater)
Goodman Albert Theatre
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30 PMTheater
Vape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PMTheater
MARVIN - The Marvin Gaye Musical
Arie Crown Theater
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PMTheater
The Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PMTheater
The Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
· Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What theater things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- There are 41 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 114 venues with upcoming theater events, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, The Lion Theater in Chicago and 111 more.
- Are there free theater events in Chicago?
- 59 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.