How many theater companies are there in Chicago?
Rising from a city of innovators, risk-takers, and big hearts, the spirit of the city can be found in our diverse collection of 200+ theatres. Explore our member theatres and find your new favorite company.
What does CIBC theater stand for?
Monroe St. has a new name and marquee, Broadway in Chicago announced Monday. The PrivateBank, where the Chicago production of “Hamilton” has played since October, has changed its name to the CIBC Theatre, following a June acquisition of the company. CIBC is a Canadian-based global financial institution.
Are there any live theatre venues in Chicago?
Indoors and outdoors, live theatre is coming back to Chicago! See what’s happening now and what’s coming soon. While several venues begin to reopen, some Chicago theatres are continuing to produce virtual shows. Explore More Virtual Shows
Where is the Court Theatre in Chicago located?
Founded in 1955, Court Theatre is the professional theatre of the revered University of Chicago. 5535 S Ellis Ave., Hyde Park Artistic Director Michael Weber snaps up the rights to Broadway musicals after they’ve been around for a while and makes them Chicago’s own.
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 the famous stages downtown, plus dozens more scattered throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods. And while they may be small in size, there’s nothing little about the drama they unleash.
Where to see the best plays in Chicago?
Sideshow is a multiple Jeff Award-winning theatre and has been listed on the “Best of” lists in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, Time Out Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times and Windy City Times. In residence at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park