Theatre and performing arts

Discover the city’s fearless soul at our theatres.

Food & drink, Theatre & performing arts

Chicago restaurants near theatres

You can’t go wrong with dinner and a show in Chicago. Our dynamic theatre scene always has something new to offer, from exciting pre-Broadway premieres…

Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music, Theatre & performing arts

Chicago SummerDance

Free admission • Grant Park and parks citywide The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill levels together on open-air dance floors…

Architecture & history, Theatre & performing arts

Historic Chicago theatres

Chicago theatres are full of drama and beauty — both on and off the stage. The stories of these historic theatres are just as fascinating…

Theatre & performing arts

Chicago’s award-winning theatre companies

Chicago is known for its fearless theatre scene. And we have the awards to prove it. We’re home to six Tony Award-winning theatres, more than…

Theatre & performing arts

Discover Chicago dance

Chicago has been an innovative force on the dance scene for more than 100 years. The city rocked the dance world in the 1920s when…

Articles, Theatre & performing arts

Guide to Chicago theatres

From Tina Fey to John Malkovich, Chicago’s theatre scene has long been a hotbed for the entertainment industry’s most talented people. But if the city’s…

Theatre & performing arts

Must-see Chicago neighborhood theatres

There are more than 250 theatre companies in Chicago, the city hailed by London’s The Guardian as “the theatre capital of America.” That includes some…