Chicago Broadway Shows in December 2026

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Updated: September 11, 2026
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 197
  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 31
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 38
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 64
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 48
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 304
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 76
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 134
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 297
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 74
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
    Lifeline Theatre
    Lifeline Theatre
    location60626, 6912 N. Glenwood  Chicago, ILlocation60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 62
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 333
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Cannoli, Latkes, And Guilt
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd.  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 662
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Remaining: 28
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    A Christmas Carol - Audio Described
    A Christmas Carol - Audio Described
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $360Tickets Available: 59
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Cannoli, Latkes, And Guilt
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd.  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Available: 549
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 53
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
    Lifeline Theatre
    Lifeline Theatre
    location60626, 6912 N. Glenwood  Chicago, ILlocation60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 46
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 285
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $332Tickets Remaining: 23
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Cannoli, Latkes, And Guilt
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd.  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 724
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Christmas Carol - Open Captioned
    A Christmas Carol - Open Captioned
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $127Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 80
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Cannoli, Latkes, And Guilt
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd.  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 757
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 35
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Broadway Venues in Chicago

Broadway performances take place at major theatres, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Chicago.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 34
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 13, 2026
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 28
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Theater
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Dec 22, 2026
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 34
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 26
Next Show: Dec 09, 2026
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026
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Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 19
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026
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January
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60 Upcoming Shows
February
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March
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30 Upcoming Shows
April
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29 Upcoming Shows
May
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40 Upcoming Shows
June
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66 Upcoming Shows
July
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37 Upcoming Shows
August
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Shows in September 2026
116 Upcoming Shows
October
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271 Upcoming Shows
November
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171 Upcoming Shows
December
Shows in December 2026
197 Upcoming Shows