Spring brings 75 shows to Chicago during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Auditorium Theatre - IL on May 1, 2027. Explore theatre productions, Broadway tours, comedy shows, family entertainment, and live stage performances across the city.
Chicago Shows in May 2027
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Browse 75 shows happening across Chicago during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Auditorium Theatre - IL on May 1, 2027. Explore theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, and more live performances throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 75
- May0120272:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventHadestownAuditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seatsAuditorium Theatre - IL
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 6060550 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605From $84Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 676View Tickets - May0120272:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 50View Tickets
- May0120277:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 70View Tickets
- May0120277:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventHadestownAuditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seatsAuditorium Theatre - IL50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 6060550 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605From $84Avg. price ~ $247Tickets Available: 703View Tickets
- May0120277:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Psalm for the Wild-BuiltLifeline Theatre6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 606266912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626From $51Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- May0120277:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventDisillusionedCity Lit Theater Company1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 606601020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- May0120278:00 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventAlonzo King Lines BalletHarris Theater205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601From $50Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 110View Tickets
- May0220271:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventHadestownAuditorium Theatre - IL • 3,901 seatsAuditorium Theatre - IL50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 6060550 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605From $84Avg. price ~ $251Tickets Available: 692View Tickets
- May0220272:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $111Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- May0220272:00 PMSunBALLETWeekend EventAlonzo King Lines BalletHarris Theater205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601From $49Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 170View Tickets
- May0220272:30 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventA Psalm for the Wild-BuiltLifeline Theatre6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 606266912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626From $41Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 58View Tickets
- May0220273:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventDisillusionedCity Lit Theater Company1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 606601020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- May0420277:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 72View Tickets
- May05202710:00 AMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueJames and The Giant PeachNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $40Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- May05202712:00 PMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueJames and The Giant PeachNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $40Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- May0520271:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 70View Tickets
- May0520277:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 69View Tickets
- May06202710:00 AMThuCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueJames and The Giant PeachNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $40Avg. price ~ $52Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
- May06202712:00 PMThuCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueJames and The Giant PeachNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $40Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- May0620277:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 70View Tickets
- May07202710:00 AMFriCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueJames and The Giant PeachNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $40Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- May07202712:00 PMFriCHILDREN / FAMILYBest ValueJames and The Giant PeachNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $40Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- May0720277:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYReunion in BartersvilleThe Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $77Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 73View Tickets
- May0720277:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueDisillusionedCity Lit Theater Company1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 606601020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
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Hadestown
MUSICAL / PLAY50 East Congress Parkway
Upcoming Shows: 47
Next Show: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
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Reunion in Bartersville
MUSICAL / PLAY800 East Grand Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
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Disillusioned
MUSICAL / PLAY1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 13
Next Show: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built
MUSICAL / PLAY6912 N. Glenwood
Upcoming Shows: 18
Next Show: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
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Alonzo King Lines Ballet
BALLET205 E. Randolph
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
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Healing
OTHER9501 North Skokie Boulevard
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: May 02, 2027 7:00 PM
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James and The Giant Peach
CHILDREN / FAMILY9501 Skokie Blvd.
Upcoming Shows: 15
Next Show: May 05, 2027 10:00 AM
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The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
BALLET20 North Wacker Drive
Upcoming Shows: 29
Next Show: May 13, 2027 7:30 PM
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Browse upcoming shows in Chicago this month, including magic performances, family entertainment, ballet, opera, dance productions, circus events, festivals, and touring live shows.
Chicago Show Venues
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 13
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Harris Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 18
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 13
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 15
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The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 11
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Explore theaters, comedy clubs, casinos, arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues hosting live shows throughout Chicago and nearby areas. Venue schedules and upcoming performances are updated regularly.
About Chicago Shows in May
May Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during May 2027.
What shows are happening in Chicago during May 2027?
Browse 75 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 Auditorium Theatre - IL on May 1, 2027. Browse the complete schedule to discover additional upcoming shows throughout the month.
How much do show tickets cost?
Show tickets currently start at $43. 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 May?
Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, seasonal attractions, and other live performances suitable for all ages.
Where can I buy tickets for shows?
Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces. Compare available ticket options before purchasing.
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