Top rated Performing arts theaters in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 27 places from Performing arts theater category.

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The Magic Parlour
Performing arts theater
👍👍 I would highly recommend this show!! One of the most fun things my husband and I have done in a long time! We were in awe with lots of laughter too. The Encore room add-on is a must, along with grabbing dinner at Petterino’s before! If I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I would!
5.00 (138 reviews) (~1.11 km from centre)
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Drunk Shakespeare
Performing arts theater
👍👍 The most chaotic, hilarious and interactive show!! The cast was great and funny, they re-enacted Macbeth but every night is different. Absolutely worth it!!
4.90 (929 reviews) (~1.12 km from centre)
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Goodman Theatre
Performing arts theater
Original & familiar shows, staged in 2 theaters, draw top actors to this modern, minimalist venue.
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~1.16 km from centre)
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
Opera company
Well-known opera company putting on lavish performances in the massive Art Deco Civic Opera House.
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~1.31 km from centre)
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Civic Opera House
Opera house
North America's 2nd-largest opera venue has over 3,500 seats & houses the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)
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Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing dinner show with talented entertainers 💥 We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & highly recommend 🪄
4.80 (301 reviews) (~1.1 km from centre)
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A Red Orchid Theatre
Performing arts theater
Up-&-coming directors showcase edgy, thought-provoking works at this snug, 75-seat theater.
4.80 (89 reviews) (~3.92 km from centre)
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Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Chapel
1928 Gothic chapel with an intricate tiled ceiling & stained glass, hosts regular concerts & tours.
4.80 (78 reviews) (~9.94 km from centre)
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The Chicago Theatre
Concert hall
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
4.70 (8.6K reviews) (~1.14 km from centre)
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
Performing arts theater
2,253-seat theater hosting touring Broadway shows in a renovated historic cinema built in 1926.
4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~1.07 km from centre)
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
Performing arts theater
An elegant 2,300-seat theater with a balcony staging such Broadway productions as "The Producers."
4.70 (3K reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)
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Briar Street Theatre
Performing arts theater
625-seat theater hosting the avante-garde performance show Blue Man Group since 1997.
4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~7.33 km from centre)
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Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant
Showy nightlife spot with opulent, Vegas-style decor, drag performances, creative eats & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~2.62 km from centre)
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Jazz Showcase
Jazz club
Long-time (since 1947), 170-seat Jazz club showcasing local, national & international acts.
$$ $$
4.70 (866 reviews) (~0.56 km from centre)
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Annoyance Theatre & Bar
Performing arts theater
Long-running performance space with 2 theaters showcasing improv & sketch comedy & new plays.
4.70 (664 reviews) (~7.47 km from centre)
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The Den Theatre
Performing arts theater
Venue offering live comedy & performances in a 200-seat theater, plus a bar & a lounge.
4.70 (586 reviews) (~5.11 km from centre)
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Studebaker Theater
Performing arts theater
Established in 1898, this multi-level theater with ornate details hosts operas & other performances.
4.70 (300 reviews) (~0.1 km from centre)
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Chicago Children's Theatre
Performing arts theater
Community-focused theater offering a year-round lineup of plays for children, plus acting classes.
4.70 (170 reviews) (~2.78 km from centre)
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TimeLine Theatre Company
Performing arts theater
Intimate theater dedicated to producing shows drawn from history with relevance today.
4.70 (133 reviews) (~6.96 km from centre)
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The Newport Theater
Performing arts theater
Upstairs theater for fringe productions, plus a dance studio/activity room & a bar.
4.70 (69 reviews) (~8.06 km from centre)
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