Chicago Theater Guide
Chicago has arguably one of the most vibrant theater communities in the country. Several Chicago-based theaters have taken home prestigious Tony awards in recent years, namely the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. You can find everything from Broadway-style shows in the Loop's Theater District (centered on Randolph Street, see map above), to cutting-edge new works by aspiring playwrights. Chicago is also known for it's improvisational theater and sketch-comedy, with world-famous Second City being the grand-daddy of them all.
Half-price and discounted same-day tickets for many plays can be purchased at Chicago's two Hot Tix locations, 72 E. Randolph (near the Chicago Cultural Center) and 163 E. Pearson (in the Water Tower Water Works Visitor Center). Additionally the League of Chicago Theatres' web site has up-to-date happenings at Chicago's theaters, with the ability to purchase tickets (both full-price and Hot Tix). Check-out individual theaters using the links below.
Half-price and discounted same-day tickets for many plays can be purchased at Chicago's two Hot Tix locations, 72 E. Randolph (near the Chicago Cultural Center) and 163 E. Pearson (in the Water Tower Water Works Visitor Center). Additionally the League of Chicago Theatres' web site has up-to-date happenings at Chicago's theaters, with the ability to purchase tickets (both full-price and Hot Tix). Check-out individual theaters using the links below.
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| A Red Orchid Theatre 1531 N. Wells 312-943-8722 |
Adventure Stage Chicago 1012 N. Noble 773-342-4141 |
Aguijon Theatre Company 2707 N. Laramie 773-637-5899 |
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| American Girl Theatre 111 E. Chicago 877-247-5223 |
American Theater Company 1909 W. Byron 773-929-1031 |
Angel Island 731 W. Sheridan 773-871-0442 |
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| Annoyance Theatre 4830 N. Broadway 773-561-4665 |
Apollo Theatre 2540 N. Lincoln 773-935-6100 |
Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport 773-935-6860 |
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Auditorium Theatre 50 E. Congress 312-902-1500 |
Bailiwick Repertory 1229 W. Belmont 773-883-1090 |
Ballet Chicago at Noprthside College Prep Theatre 5501 N. Kedzie 312-251-8838 |
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| Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th 312-409-2705 |
Briar Street Theatre 3133 N. Halsted 773-348-4000 |
Building Stage 412 N. Carpenter 312-491-1369 |
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Cadillac Palace Theatre 151 W. Randolph 312-902-1400 |
Chemically Imbalanced Theatre 1420 W. Irving Park 773-865-7731 |
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts 777 N. Green 312-733-6000 |
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Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington 312-744-6630 |
Chicago Dramatists 1105 W. Chicago 312-633-0630 |
Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E. Grand (Navy Pier) 312-595-5600 |
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S. Michigan 312-294-3000 |
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The Chicago Theatre 175 N. State 312-462-6300 |
Chiesa Nuova 230 S. Laflin 312-226-0983 |
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| Chopin Theatre 1543 W. Division 773-278-1500 |
City Lit Theatre Company 1020 W. Bryn Mawr 773-293-3682 |
The ComedySportz Theatre 929 W. Belmont 773-549-8080 |
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| Cornservatory 4210 N. Lincoln 312-409-6435 |
Court Theatre 5535 S. Ellis 773-753-4472 |
Dance Center of Columbia College 1306 S. Michigan 312-344-8300 |
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DCA Storefront Theater 66 E. Randolph 312-742-8497 |
Donny's Skybox 1608 N. Wells 4th Floor 312-337-3992 |
Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place 175 E. Chestnut 312-642-2000 |
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| EP Theater 1820 S. Halsted 312-850-4299 |
Equity Library Theatre 6219 N. Sheridan 773-293-1358 |
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Ford Center for Performing Arts / Oriental Theatre 24 W. Randolph 312-902-1400 |
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| Getz Theatre of Columbia College 72 E. 11th 312-344-6100 |
Gift Theatre 4802 N. Milwaukee 773-792-3563 |
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Goodman Theatre 170 N. Dearborn 312-443-3800 |
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| Gorilla Tango Theatre 1919 N. Milwaukee 773-598-4549 |
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Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph 312-334-7777 |
Irish American Heritage Center 4626 N. Knox 773-282-7035 |
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LaSalle Bank Theatre / Bank of America Theatre 22 W. Monroe 312-902-1400 |
Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood 773-761-4477 |
Lincoln Square Theatre 4754 N. Leavitt 773-275-7930 |
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| Lookingglass Theatre Company, Water Tower 821 N. Michigan 312-337-0665 |
Merle Reskin Theatre 60 E. Balbo 312-922-1999 |
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago 312-397-4010 |
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| National Pastime Theatre 4139 N. Broadway 773-327-7077 |
Neo-Futurists 5153 N. Ashland 773-275-5255 |
New Leaf Theatre 2045 N. Lincoln Park West 773-274-9026 |
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| Oracle Theatre 3809 N. Broadway 847-530-8555 |
Piper's Alley 230 W. North 312-664-8844 |
Profiles Theatre 4147 N. Broadway 773-549-1815 |
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| Prop Thtr 3502-4 N. Elston 773-539-7838 |
Raven Theatre Company 6157 N. Clark 773-338-2177 |
Redmoon Central 1463 W. Hubbard 312-850-8440 |
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| Red tape Theatre Company - St. Peter's Episcopal 621 W. Belmont 773-347-1035 |
Redtwist Theatre 1044 W. Bryn Mawr 773-728-PLAY |
Royal George Theatre Center 1641 N. Halsted 312-988-9000 |
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| Saint Patrick Performing Arts Centre 5900 W. Belmont 773-286-8470 |
Saint Sebastian Players at Saint Bonaventure Church 1625 W. Diversey 773-404-7922 |
Second City 1616 N. Wells 312-337-3992 |
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| the side project 1441 W. Jarvis 773-973-2150 |
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Silk Road Theatre Project 77 W. Washington 312-236-6881 |
Stage Left Theatre 3408 N. Sheffield 773-883-8830 |
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| Steep Theatre 3902 N. Sheridan 312-458-0722 |
Steppenwolf Theatre 1650 N. Halsted 312-335-1650 |
Strawdog Theatre Company 3829 N. Broadway 773-528-9696 |
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| Theatre Building Chicago 1225 W. Belmont 773-327-5252 |
TimeLine Theatre Company 615 W. Wellington 773-281-8463 |
Tommy Gun's Garage 2114 S. Wabash 773-RATA-TAT |
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| Trap Door Theatre 1655 W. Cortland 773-384-0494 |
UIC Theatre 1044 W. Harrison 312-996-2939 |
Viaduct 3111 N. Western 773-296-6024 |
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| Victory Gardens Biograph Theater 2433 N. Lincoln 773-871-3000 |
Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater 2257 N. Lincoln 773-871-3000 |
