Chicago Broadway Shows December 2026
Upcoming Broadway shows, musicals, and plays in the city and nearby cities.
- Updated: October 31, 2026
Chicago Broadway shows in December 2026 include touring musicals, classic plays, family productions, and major stage performances. Broadway productions take place across theaters and performing arts venues throughout the city during the month.
- 247 Upcoming Shows
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- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Dec 1 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Broadway Shows by Date
Browse Broadway shows, musicals, and plays happening in Chicago this month.Broadway Show Schedule
Upcoming musicals, plays, and touring Broadway productions by date and venue.Upcoming Broadway Shows: 247
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre,
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $89, Avg. price ~ $196, Tickets Available: 61. Select Seats - Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $181, Avg. price ~ $442, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 1:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $111, Avg. price ~ $244, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Christmas Carol at Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 157. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $139, Avg. price ~ $366, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $120, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 761. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $139, Avg. price ~ $366, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 57. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Christmas Carol at Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 197. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 802. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 5:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $181, Avg. price ~ $443, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $290, Avg. price ~ $486, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 842. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $400, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Christmas Carol at Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $180, Tickets Available: 174. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $181, Avg. price ~ $440, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $105, Avg. price ~ $177, 15 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol - Audio Described at Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $114, Avg. price ~ $246, Tickets Available: 103. Select Seats
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A Drunk Christmas Carol
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows 487
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows 124
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
The Winter's Tale
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows 19
Dec 02, 2026 1:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows 1759
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Shows 66
Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
Upcoming Shows 11
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows 34
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows 148
Dec 09, 2026 7:00 PM
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Shows 90
Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
The Other Cinderella
4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Shows 24
Dec 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Potted Potter
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows 24
Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM
The Sound Of Music
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Upcoming Shows 374
Dec 22, 2026 7:00 PM
Theaters Hosting Broadway Shows
Explore theaters and performing arts centers hosting Broadway shows across Chicago and surrounding areas.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Shows 34
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Shows 20
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Shows 8
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 28
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 8
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 34
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
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Upcoming Shows 11
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 9
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Shows 26
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
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Upcoming Shows 4
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Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Shows 20
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The Lion Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Shows 60
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Broadway Shows in December FAQ
Quick answers about Broadway shows, musicals, theatres, and touring productions happening in Chicago in December 2026.
What Broadway shows are playing in Chicago in December 2026?
The schedule may include touring Broadway productions, musicals, plays, and limited-run theatre performances happening across Chicago and nearby areas.
Are Broadway schedules updated during December?
Yeah. New performances and extra dates are added as theatres announce updated touring schedules, seasonal productions, and added showtimes.
What types of Broadway productions are included?
You’ll usually find musicals, classic plays, family-friendly productions, comedy performances, and major touring Broadway shows.
Do Broadway shows happen on weekdays in December?
Absolutely. Many productions run throughout December, while Fridays and weekends are usually the busiest performance dates.
Are Broadway shows family friendly?
Some productions are great for families, while others are geared toward adult audiences. Check the show details before heading out.
Where are Broadway shows usually performed in Chicago?
Broadway productions are commonly hosted at performing arts centers, historic theatres, and major entertainment venues around Chicago.
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