Chicago Shows in January 2027

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Updated: October 28, 2026

Browse 81 shows happening across Chicago during January 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at The Lion Theatre - Chicago on January 1, 2027. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

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A Drunk Christmas Carol
Jan 1 · 5:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 81
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    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 ~ $395Tickets Available: 48
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 97
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    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 $181Avg. price ~ $395Tickets Available: 48
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    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 $210Avg. price ~ $409Tickets Available: 46
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Potted Potter
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $78Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 422
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 106
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    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 $77Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 97
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
    From $59Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 810
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    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 $164Avg. price ~ $431Tickets Available: 46
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    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
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 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 ~ $382Tickets Available: 48
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 103
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 116
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
    From $59Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 767
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Potted Potter
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $78Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 525
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    02
    2027
    9:00 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 ~ $399Tickets Available: 46
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Potted Potter
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $78Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 429
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
    From $60Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 622
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 75
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    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 $139Avg. price ~ $376Tickets Available: 48
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Potted Potter
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $67Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 572
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    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 $139Avg. price ~ $378Tickets Available: 48
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    CIBC Theatre • 1,800 seats
    CIBC Theatre
    location18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603location18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
    From $59Avg. price ~ $283Tickets Available: 303
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A Drunk Christmas Carol
A Drunk Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
182 N Wabash Ave
Upcoming Shows: 43
Next Show: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 PM
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The Other Cinderella
The Other Cinderella
MUSICAL / PLAY
4520 North Beacon
Upcoming Shows: 16
Next Show: Jan 01, 2027 7:00 PM
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Potted Potter
Potted Potter
MUSICAL / PLAY
175 E. Chestnut Street
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Jan 02, 2027 1:00 PM
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Hairspray
Hairspray
MUSICAL / PLAY
9501 North Skokie Boulevard
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Jan 02, 2027 2:00 PM
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
MUSICAL / PLAY
800 East Grand Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 23
Next Show: Jan 02, 2027 2:00 PM
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Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
18 West Monroe Street
Upcoming Shows: 57
Next Show: Jan 05, 2027 7:00 PM
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
OTHER
9501 North Skokie Boulevard
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Jan 17, 2027 3:00 PM
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Oh, Mary!
Oh, Mary!
MUSICAL / PLAY
18 West Monroe Street
Upcoming Shows: 72
Next Show: Jan 19, 2027 7:00 PM
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All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
MUSICAL / PLAY
175 E. Chestnut Street
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: Jan 26, 2027 7:00 PM
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Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Ice Show
1901 West Madison Street
Upcoming Shows: 43
Next Show: Jan 28, 2027 7:00 PM
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Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
MUSICAL / PLAY
800 East Grand Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Jan 29, 2027 7:00 PM
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
Next Show: Jan 01, 2027
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
Next Show: Jan 02, 2027
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 32
Next Show: Jan 05, 2027
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: Jan 02, 2027
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: Jan 02, 2027
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The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Jan 01, 2027
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United Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: Jan 28, 2027
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About Chicago Shows in January

Shows take place across Chicago during January 2027, with 81 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at The Lion Theatre - Chicago on January 1, 2027. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

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January
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May
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June
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