The North Loop Theater District adds to the booming theater scene with the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, The Palace Theater and the new Goodman Theater . Other existing Loop theaters like the Auditorium Theatre, Shubert Theatre and Chicago Theatre mean there is always something new and exciting on stage in the city. The many neighborhood theaters showcase more than 200 theater groups in Chicago.

Auditorium Theatre - 
50 E. Congress Pkwy., 
312.922.2110.  

Cadillac Palace Theatre - 
151 W. Randolph, 
312.902.1500. 

Briar Street Theatre - 
3133 N. Halsted St.,
  773.348.4000. 
Blue Man Group is one of the most creative and entertaining shows in Chicago. With lively music and hilarious pantomime, the Blue Man Group never disappoints. The show starts in the lobby as the wildly ornate design assists the audience in making the transition from the everyday world to that of the Blue Man. The Blue Man Group is enjoying an open run at the Briar Street Theatre. 

Schedule
Wednesday-Thursday 8:00
Friday 7:00, 10:00
Saturday 4:00, 7:00, 10:00
Sunday 3:00, 6:00
Click here to book tickets on-line.

Chicago Theatre - 
175 N. State St.,
 312.443.1130. 

The Ford Center for the Performing Arts - 
24 W. Randolph St., 
312.855.9400. The historic Oriental Theatre has been restored and reopened last year under its new name. Fosse continues its run here 

Royal George Theatre Center - 
1641 N. Halsted, 
312.988.9000.
Forever Plaid and Flanagan’s Wake have open runs.

Shubert Theatre - 
22 W. Monroe St., 
312.977.1700.  

Goodman Theatre - 
200 S. Columbus Dr. (moving to the Theater District in 2000)
312.443.3800. Chicago’s oldest and largest resident theater was established in 1925. 
 A Raisin in the Sun (starts April 21) 
 Zoot Suit (Starts June 16). Randy Duncan makes his Goodman debut with Zoot Suit, which features original music and musical direction by Daniel Valdez, As well as a talented cast of 28 actors and dancers led by Marco Rodriguez.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company - 
1650 N. Halsted St., 
312.335.1650. 
Nationally acclaimed not-for-profit theater began in 1974 in a church basement in Highland Park, under the leadership of Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry. The company offers excellent theater with occasional performances by actors such as John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, John Mahoney, Martha Plimpton and Laurie Metcalf. 

 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (April 6 - June 4), 
Closer (July 6 - August 27).

Heartland Studio Theater
7016 N. Glenwood 
(773) 293-0024 
The original sketch comedy revue, Schadenfruede – a German noun meaning “pleasure derived from the misfortune of others,” has an open run at Chicago’s Heartland Studio Theater. The frequently sold-out performances include music and monologues, and new material is rotated in every week. Nick Green of The Chicago reader writes: “Schadenfreude is different. Like the best of Monty Python's Flying Circus and Mr. Show, this evening of sketch comedy draws on the absurdity of everyday interactions for its humor rather than the usual scatological or pop-culture references. It doesn't get much better than this.” For more info, visit www.schadenfruede.net

The 58 Group

2014 West Belle Plaine, 773.388.0558

The 58 Group is an innovative company of nine multidisciplinary dancers and six jazz musicians committed to collaborative performance of music and dance. Their mission is to present theatrical, technically excellent performances of original work, interweaving kinesthetic and musical expression -- visible, audible, sensed experiences of the relationship of human beings through the kindred art forms of music and dance.