Chicago Theater Guide
Updated: January 16, 2002
Get tickets to some of Chicago's hottest shows: From concerts and Broadway shows to improv and stand-up comedy, Chicago theaters have it all.
On this page:Theater District, North Side, South Side, Comedy Clubs, Suburban Theaters, Pre-Theater Dining.
Theater District
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Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Read Reviews24 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)
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La Salle Bank Theatre
Write a review18 W Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)
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Storefront Theater
Write a review66 E Randolph st, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)
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The Chicago Theatre
Read Reviews175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)
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Goodman Theatre
Read Reviews170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)
A great Chicago theater gets the prime location it deserves.
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Cadillac Palace
Read Reviews151 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 (map)
North Side
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Steppenwolf Theatre Co
Read Reviews1650 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
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Royal George Theatre
Read Reviews1641 N Halsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
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A Red Orchid Theatre
Write a review1531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
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About Face Theatre
Read Reviews1222 W Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)
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American Theatre Co
Write a review1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)
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Black Ensemble Theater
Read Reviews4520 N Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)
The brainchild of Chicagoan Jackie Taylor has been going strong for over a quarter century, presenting consistently entertaining musical repertory shows.
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Live Bait Theater
Write a review3914 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)
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Strawdog Theatre Co
Read Reviews3829 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)
Sometimes dark, sometimes scary, this company is always worth a look.
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TimeLine Theatre
Write a review615 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
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Next Theatre
Write a review927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (map)
Consistently controversial drama in the heart of Evanston.
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Theatre Building Chicago
Write a review1225 Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
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Bailiwick Theatre
Read Reviews1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
South Side
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Court Theatre
Write a review5535 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)
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Eta Creative Arts Foundation
Read Reviews7558 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 (map)
A well-regarded South Side institution that produces a half-dozen works by African-American playwrights each year.
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The Chicago Theatre Company
Write a review500 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)
This company's productions explore universal themes of love, family and justice from a distinctly African-American perspective.
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Regal Theater
Read Reviews79th Stony Island, Chicago, IL 60619 (map)
Comedy Clubs
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Improv Olympics
Read Reviews3541 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
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The ComedySportz Theatre
Read Reviews929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
Sports and comedy are hilariously combined on one stage.
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Zanies Comedy Night Club
Read Reviews1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
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Second City
Read Reviews1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
This club's clever sketch and improv material put Chicago comedy on the map.
Suburban Theaters
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Marriott's Lincolnshire Thtr
Read Reviews10 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (map)
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Noble Fool Theater at Pheasant Run Resort, The
Read Reviews4051 W Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 (map)
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Hemmens Cultural Ctr
Write a review150 Dexter Ct, Elgin, IL 60120 (map)
A spacious Elgin auditorium that hosts short-run plays and musicians.
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Paramount Arts Ctr
Write a review23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 (map)
This grand old Aurora theater puts on a strong slate of family plays and touring comedians.
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Circle Theatre Of Forest Park
Read Reviews7300 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130 (map)
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Metropolis Performing Arts Ctr
Write a review111 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (map)
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Rialto Square Theatre
Read Reviews102 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432 (map)
Pre-Theater Dining
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Vivere
Read Reviews71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)
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