There’s no better time to experience the citys vibrant theatre scene than Chicago Theatre Week. This highly anticipated event, now in its 13th year, offers theatre-goers a chance to catch shows all around Chicago for a steep discount — just $15 or $30 a ticket (or less!).

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Chicago Theatre Week 2025 will run from Feb. 6 – 16 and feature exciting productions that represent the extraordinary range of the city’s theatre scene. As an added bonus, this year’s Chicago Theatre Week overlaps with Chicago Restaurant Week — making it the perfect excuse for dinner and a show.

This year’s Chicago Theatre Week features value-priced tickets to more than 100 performances across the city. Need help narrowing it down? Check out some of our must-see shows for Chicago Theatre Week 2025 and get your tickets today.

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Comedy

The Second CityThe Second City’s Black Excellence Revue at The Second City

Celebrate Black History Month at this historic comedy club, where you can catch this improv and sketch revue celebrating Black joy.

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Avaaz at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Emmy-Award nominee Michael Shayan channels his larger-than-life mother as he shares her journey from Tehran to California. 

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The Infinite Wrench from The Neo-Futurists

This long-running show breaks with traditional theatre to present 30 two-minute plays in an order determined by the audience, guaranteeing a unique show each night.

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Improvised Jane Austen at The iO Theater

This legendary comedy group presents unscripted performances using Jane Austen’s most famous tropes for a satirical take on romantic comedy.

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Drama

FridaA Self Portrait at the Writers Theatre; photo by Zach RosingThe Cave at A Red Orchid Theatre

This acclaimed ensemble theatre presents the world premiere of the emotional story of a Palestinian-American family during the first Gulf War.

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Fat Ham at Goodman Theatre

A contemporary reimagining of Hamlet, Fat Ham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning, Tony-nominated tale of Black, queer self-discovery.

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Twelve Angry Jurors by the Beverly Theatre Guild

This classic drama follows a group of jurors as they deliberate the fate of a teenage defendant — but personal conflicts and tensions threaten to derail justice.

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A Raisin in the Sun at Court Theatre

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play from Chicago-born Lorraine Hansberry highlights the lives of a Black family in racially segregated Chicago in the 1950s.

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Musicals

Teatro ZinZanniFun Home by Porchlight Music Theatre

Winner of seven Tony Awards, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest musical based on Alison Bechdel’s critically acclaimed graphic novel.

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Teatro ZinZanni Chicago Presents: Love, Chaos, and Dinner

Experience the magic of Teatro ZiZanni, featuring world-class performers that fuse circus, cabaret, and comedy into a one-of-a-kind immersive production.

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Waitress at the Paramount Theatre

This smash hit musical comes to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, bringing romance, joy, and fan-favorite songs.

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Family

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The Magic City at Chicago Childrens TheatresBob Marley’s Three Little Birds at Greenhouse Theater Center

Inspired by the beloved children’s book, this heartfelt tale is filled with Marleys signature tunes and carries a message of peace and love.

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Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Chicago Shakespeare Theater

This adapted version of the famous romantic comedy is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for teens, tweens, and students.

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Manual Cinema’s The Magic City at Chicago Children’s Theatre

The perfect show for ages six and up, this tale is brought to life with a magical fusion of actors, puppets, miniatures, and live music.

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Dance

Mix at Six | Dee Alexander and Jumaane TaylorComplexions Contemporary Ballet at Auditorium Theatre

This dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary season with a new work, set to the music of the internationally renowned band U2.

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Dances From The Heart at Athenaeum Center

Marvel at nearly 100 performers spanning all dance genres including flamenco, ballet, jazz, comedy dance, musical theatre, tap, and beyond.

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Hubbard Street Dance at Harris Theater for Music and Dance

The acclaimed dance group is back for its Season 47 Winter Series, showcasing dynamic, genre-defying choreography.

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