Broadway Shows in Chicago

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Updated: September 11, 2026
21 Broadway Venues

From September 11, 2026 to July 31, Chicago, IL hosts 1,059 Broadway and touring theatre productions, with tickets starting from $26 and averaging $209 — browse tour dates, venues, and tickets for 2026–2027.

1,059
Performances
Sep 11
Next Show
$26
Lowest Price
$209
Average Price
Next Broadway Show:
Dirty Dancing
Sep 11 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 1,059
  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Best Value
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $26Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 331
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 132
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, IL, USlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 239
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    The Attic
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 47
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 458
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $257Tickets Available: 65
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, IL, USlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 402
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 154
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    The Attic
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Remaining: 28
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 585
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, IL, USlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 329
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $243Tickets Available: 623
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $203Tickets Available: 179
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    The Attic
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 38
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, IL, USlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 390
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 761
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  • Sep
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    A Wrinkle in Time
    A Wrinkle in Time
    Lifeline Theatre
    Lifeline Theatre
    location60626, 6912 N. Glenwood  Chicago, IL, USlocation60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 702
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 230
    View Tickets
  • Sep
    16
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 837
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $161Tickets Available: 968
    View Tickets
  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Remaining: 24
    View Tickets
  • Sep
    17
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    The Attic
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 64
    View Tickets
  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location60601, 24 West Randolph Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 1035
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Broadway Venues in Chicago

Broadway performances take place at theatres, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Chicago and nearby areas.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 77
Next Show: Sep 12, 2026
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 98
Next Show: Sep 11, 2026
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 44
Next Show: Sep 18, 2026
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 100
Next Show: Sep 11, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 92
Next Show: Oct 23, 2026
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 73
Next Show: Sep 29, 2026
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 68
Next Show: Sep 18, 2026
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 99
Next Show: Oct 13, 2026
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: Sep 18, 2026
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Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
Next Show: Oct 29, 2026
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
Next Show: Sep 26, 2026
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 101
Next Show: Sep 14, 2026
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 19
Next Show: Jun 04, 2027
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 54
Next Show: Sep 11, 2026
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 23
Next Show: Oct 08, 2026
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About Broadway Shows in Chicago

Broadway shows, musicals, plays, family theatre productions, and live stage performances take place throughout Chicago and nearby areas. Discover touring Broadway productions, award-winning musicals, seasonal performances, and popular theatre events throughout the year.

Broadway Shows FAQ

Answers about Broadway shows, musicals, plays, venues, schedules, and tickets in Chicago and nearby areas.

What Broadway shows are playing in Chicago?

Chicago currently has 1,059 touring Broadway productions, musicals, and plays scheduled, starting with September 11, 2026 at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago, IL. Browse the full schedule by date and venue below.

What Broadway theatres host shows in Chicago?

Broadway performances in Chicago take place at venues including Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, along with other theatres and performing arts centers across the city.

How often is the Broadway schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances, productions, venues, and show dates are announced and added.

Where can I buy Broadway tickets in Chicago?

Ticket options may be available through official ticket providers, venues, authorized ticket sellers, and trusted ticket marketplaces.

Are family-friendly Broadway shows available?

Many Broadway productions, musicals, plays, and theatre performances are suitable for families and audiences of all ages.

What types of Broadway performances are available?

Visitors can find musicals, plays, touring Broadway productions, family shows, seasonal performances, and special theatre events throughout the year.

Are Broadway shows available year-round?

Yes. Broadway shows, musicals, plays, and touring theatre productions take place throughout the year in Chicago and nearby areas.

What are the most popular Broadway venues in Chicago?

Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts is among the leading venues for Broadway and touring theatre productions in Chicago, hosting musicals, plays, and family shows throughout 2026–2027.

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