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Theater in Chicago: Things to Do
1,553 upcoming events at 97 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 1,553 upcoming theater events in Chicago across 97 venues. On this page: Redtwist Theatre's “'Night Mother” By Marsha Norman at Redtwist Theatre, Topdog/Underdog at Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater (7:30 PM), Takes All Kinds at Northwestern University Chicago Campus – Abbott Hall Wirtz Theatre. Listing data was last refreshed September 16, 2026.
Upcoming Theater Events
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1,553 events
Thu, Oct 15 · 7:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
TheaterKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PM
TheaterBrad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
The Chicago Theatre · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
TheaterWaitress (Chicago)
James M. Nederlander Theatre · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
TheaterPlay On!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:30 PM
TheaterVape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PM
TheaterYou Cant Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk
Black Ensemble Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
TheaterBen Schwartz & Friends
The Chicago Theatre · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
TheaterThe Winter's Tale
Chicago Shakespeare Theater · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM
TheaterKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
TheaterYou Cant Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk
Black Ensemble Theater · 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 97 venues with upcoming theater events, including Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Redtwist Theatre, The Neo-Futurist Theater and 94 more.
- Are there free theater events in Chicago?
- 41 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.