Chicago Shows in April 2027

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Updated: September 11, 2026

Browse 56 shows happening across Chicago during April 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at City Lit Theater Company on April 2, 2027. Explore theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, and more live performances throughout the month.

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Shadows Of Truth
Apr 2 · 7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 56
  • Apr
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shadows Of Truth
    City Lit Theater Company
    City Lit Theater Company
    location60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    03
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shadows Of Truth
    City Lit Theater Company
    City Lit Theater Company
    location60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    04
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $338Tickets Available: 826
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    04
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shadows Of Truth
    City Lit Theater Company
    City Lit Theater Company
    location60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    07
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $281Tickets Available: 1097
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    09
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Shadows Of Truth
    City Lit Theater Company
    City Lit Theater Company
    location60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    10
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shadows Of Truth
    City Lit Theater Company
    City Lit Theater Company
    location60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    10
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $324Tickets Available: 915
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    11
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $319Tickets Available: 525
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  • Apr
    11
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $128Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Apr
    11
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Shadows Of Truth
    City Lit Theater Company
    City Lit Theater Company
    location60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    13
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $263Tickets Available: 792
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    13
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 31
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    14
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    High Demand
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $317Tickets Available: 941
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    14
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 30
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    15
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Remaining: 21
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    16
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $290Tickets Available: 670
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    17
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Remaining: 17
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    17
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $148Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Remaining: 24
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    17
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $323Tickets Available: 903
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    18
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $128Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Remaining: 19
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    19
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    OPERA
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 1423
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    20
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $284Tickets Available: 815
    View Tickets
  • Apr
    20
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Reunion in Bartersville
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $125Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Remaining: 27
    View Tickets
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Chicago Show Venues

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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
Next Show: Apr 17, 2027
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
Next Show: Apr 02, 2027
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Apr 28, 2027
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Apr 30, 2027
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 13
Next Show: Apr 04, 2027
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Apr 22, 2027
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The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Apr 11, 2027
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About Chicago Shows in April

Spring brings 56 shows to Chicago during April 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at City Lit Theater Company on April 2, 2027. Explore theatre productions, Broadway tours, comedy shows, family entertainment, and live stage performances across the city.

April Shows FAQ

Common questions about shows during April 2027.

What shows are happening in Chicago during April 2027?

Browse 56 upcoming theatre performances, Broadway productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, dance performances, musicals, and live stage events taking place throughout Chicago.

When is the next scheduled show?

The next scheduled performance takes place at City Lit Theater Company on April 2, 2027. Browse the complete schedule to discover additional upcoming shows throughout the month.

How much do show tickets cost?

Show tickets currently start at $56. Prices vary by production, venue, seating location, ticket demand, and availability.

Which venues host the most shows?

Major theatres, performing arts centers, comedy clubs, casinos, and entertainment venues throughout Chicago regularly host Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and other live entertainment.

Are family-friendly shows available during April?

Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, seasonal attractions, and other live performances suitable for all ages.

Can I find last-minute show tickets?

Availability varies by event, but many performances continue to offer ticket options as show dates approach.

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