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. Just pick one of our acclaimed theatres, then match it with a nearby restaurant for a…

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 five Tony Award-winning theatres, more than…

Architecture & history, Theatre & performing arts

6 historic Chicago theatres

On and off stage, Chicago theatres are full of drama and beauty — especially when you venture off the beaten path. The stories of these…

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

Chicago SummerDance

Update: Chicago SummerDance 2020 has been canceled to prevent further spread of COVID-19. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021. Check out this year’s…

Theatre & performing arts

10 must-see Chicago neighborhood theatres

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

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…

Theatre & performing arts

Unique Chicago theatre venues

Theatre is very much part of the classic Chicago experience, and something not to miss on your visit. Our unique theatrical venues — from a…

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…