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Chicago Theater & Dance Companies

The Dance Center - Columbia College Chicago
4730 N. Sheridan Rd.
773/989-3310

Hedwig Dances
4410 N. Ravenswood, Suite 101
Chicago, Illinois 60640
773–871–0872

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
1147 W. Jackson
312/850-9744

The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.,
312/739-0120.
The world renowned classical ballet company dedicated to the vision of American dance. Founded in 1956, this cutting edge company presents innovative, accessible works to audiences world wide.

Muntu Dance Theatre
Kennedy King College, Katherine Dunham Theatre,
6800 S. Wentworth
773/602-1135


American Theater Company
3855 N. Lincoln, 773/929-1031

Aragon Entertainment Center
1106 W. Lawrence Ave.
773/561-9500
Built in 1926, the famous and historic ballroom quickly became Chicago's premier place for world-renowned live entertainment. Its unique architecture, design and ambiance have made it a multi-use facility.


Auditorium Theatre
50 E. Congress Pkwy.
312/922-2110
Tickets 312/902-1500
The national landmark, built in 1889 by Adler and Sullivan is a major center for the performing arts presenting the finest in international cultural and community programming to Chicago. The theatre's extraordinary sight lines and fine acoustics make it one of the world's greatest performance arenas.

Black Ensemble Theater
4520 N. Beacon
773/769-4451

Briar Street Theatre
3133 N. Halsted St.
773/348-4000

Chicago Center for Performing Arts
777 W. Green St.
312/226-8444
This multi-venue center will include a 400 seat theater, a 200 seat playhouse, one 250 and one 150 seat cabaret, a restaurant & an outdoor plaza. Live theater, music and local talent will be showcased.


Chicago Theatre
175 N. State St.
312/902-1500.

The Children's Theatre
Fantasy Orchard
Ivanhoe Theatre, 750 W. Wellington Ave.
773/539-4211

Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St.
312/409-8123

Cineplex Odeon IMAX Theatre
Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave.
312/595-0090
Presenting IMAX films in 3D and PSE digital sound, located in the family pavilion at Navy Pier. Advance tickets available by phone, call 312/644-IMAX (4629).


City Lit Theatre Company
1225 W. Belmont St.
773/327-5252

ComedySportz
3209 N. Halsted St.
773/549-8080


DePaul University, The Theatre School
Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo Dr.
312/922-1999

Drury Lane Theatre
2500 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park
708/422-0404

Emerald City Theatre Company
909 W. Armitage Ave.
773/529-2690

ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Inc.
7558 S. South Chicago Ave.
773/752-3955

Footsteps Theatre Company
5230 N. Clark St.
773/878-4840

Ford Center for the Performing Arts
24 W. Randolph St.
312/855-9400
Livent is proud to restore the once lavish Oriental Theatre
into a new, 2,180-seat, state-of-the-art theatrical showcase.

Fourth Wall Productions
4300 N. Narragansett
773/481-8535

The Free Associates
750 W. Wellington
773/975-7171

Goodman Theatre
200 S. Columbus Dr
Information and tickets, 312/443-3800
Chicago's oldest and largest non-profit theater is committed to presenting the classics with new vision and premiering new plays with dedication and respect for the playwright's art.

ImprovOlympic
3541 N. Clark St.
773/880-0199


Ivanhoe Theater
750 W. Wellington
773/975-7171

Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
773/761-0667

Live Bait Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
773/871-1212

Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre
0 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire
847/634-0200

Medieval Times Dinner
& Tournament
2001 Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
800/544-2001
Re-enactment of an 11th-century medieval tournament and banquet, with six colorfully attired knights on horseback competing in games of skill, jousting matches and sword fights. Call for show times.

Mercury Theater
3745 N. Southport St.
773/325-1700

Musical! The Musical
Royal George Gallery Theatre
1641 N. Halsted, 312/988-9000
A completely spontaneous 2-act modern Broadway-style musical,
created from an audience suggestion of an existing story.


The Next Theatre Company
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St.,
847/475-1875

New Tuners Theatre
Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont
773/327-5252

North Shore Center
for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
847/673-6300.
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Organic Theater Company
2851 N. Halsted
773/404-4700

Pheasant Run Resort's
Dinner Theatre
4051 E. Main St., St. Charles
630/584-MEGA

Profiles Theatre
4147 N. Broadway
773/549-1815

Rosemont Theatre
5400 N. River Rd.
847/671-5100

Royal George Theatre Center
1641 N. Halsted St.
312/988-9000

Seanachai Theatre Company

1530 S. State St. #801
Chicago, IL 60605

773-878-3727


The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
312/337-3992
Since 1959 The Second City has been entertaining audiences with its signature brand of sociopolitical satire. The starting point for many famous actors, directors and writers, The Second City is a Chicago institution not to be missed!  Dinner/Theater packages available.

Shakespeare Repertory Theater
1016 N. Dearborn St.
312/642-2273
Shakespeare Repertory is Chicago's internationally acclaimed
professional theater dedicated to presenting the works of
William Shakespeare to all of Chicago and its visitors.
One of America's fastest-growing theaters, the company will bring Shakespeare to 90,000 Chicago students and adults this year.

Shattered Globe Theatre
2856 N. Halsted
773/404-1237

The Shubert Theatre
22 W. Monroe St.
312/902-1500

Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.,
312/335-1650

The Theatre at American Girl Place
111 E. Chicago Ave.
877/247-5223

The Theatre Building
1225 W. Belmont Ave.
773/327-5252

Piper's Alley

230 W. North Ave.
312/664-8844

Victory Gardens Theater
2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
773/871-3000


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