Chicago Broadway Shows in December 2026

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Updated: October 26, 2026
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Dec 1
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Next Broadway Show:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 261
  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $89Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 67
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $181Avg. price ~ $451Tickets Available: 36
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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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $107Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 7
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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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 43
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $139Avg. price ~ $391Tickets Available: 46
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $59Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 181
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $50Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 833
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 54
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $139Avg. price ~ $391Tickets Available: 46
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $67Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 199
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $49Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 845
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $181Avg. price ~ $451Tickets Available: 36
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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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 52
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $309Avg. price ~ $476Tickets Available: 34
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $50Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 843
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
    Lifeline Theatre
    Lifeline Theatre
    location6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626location6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
    From $72Avg. price ~ $396Tickets Remaining: 15
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Christmas Carol
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $95Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 177
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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
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $65Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 1033
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $181Avg. price ~ $449Tickets Available: 36
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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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $117Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Remaining: 10
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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
    location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601location170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $114Avg. price ~ $279Tickets Available: 128
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $305Avg. price ~ $478Tickets Available: 34
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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
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $65Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 980
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $164Avg. price ~ $383Tickets Available: 48
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A Drunk Christmas Carol
A Drunk Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows: 292
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
MUSICAL / PLAY
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows: 54
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
MUSICAL / PLAY
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 1:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows: 1,389
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! The Grease Parody
MUSICAL / PLAY
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Shows: 32
Next Show: Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Cannoli, Latkes, And Guilt
Cannoli, Latkes, And Guilt
MUSICAL / PLAY
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows: 26
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows: 109
Next Show: Dec 09, 2026 7:00 PM
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
MUSICAL / PLAY
2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Shows: 63
Next Show: Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
The Other Cinderella
The Other Cinderella
MUSICAL / PLAY
4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Potted Potter
Potted Potter
MUSICAL / PLAY
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Hairspray
Hairspray
MUSICAL / PLAY
9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Shows: 31
Next Show: Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM
The Sound Of Music
The Sound Of Music
MUSICAL / PLAY
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Upcoming Shows: 32
Next Show: Dec 22, 2026 7:00 PM

About Broadway Shows in Chicago

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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: 8
Next Show: Dec 12, 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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The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 60
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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November
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December
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