Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in Chicago [2025]
Find the best children's theater near you on our interactive map & calendar, where we're listing upcoming plays, musicals, concerts & kids shows around Chicago and the suburbs!
Many of these are live shows for kids that offer shorter lengths or interactive performances meant to engage younger audiences.
Help other parents discover a new show to watch with their family by liking & commenting on any you've seen. And if we've missed any great Chicago kids theater shows near you, please recommend them below so we can add to the list!
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Chicken Little (Chicago Kids Company)
Join Chicken Little and her friends as she journeys to tell The King that the sky is falling.
hallichicagokids said: The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! Join Chicken Little and her friends --Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others-- as she journeys to tell The King the news!
Chicago, IL
1 review
The Cuckoo Clock (On the Spot Theatre Company)
onthespottheater said: A magical drama with dance set in Victorian England! Coming to Berger Park Coach House Theater in Chicago May 1-31. When a young girl moves in with her seemingly ancient Aunts, she discovers a magical house in Victorian England where the charming cuckoo clock comes to life and reveals a world of enchantment and adventure. Travel along with our heroine as she learns ever so much about kindness, friendship, and the sustaining power of love. Who knew that growing up and being at home could be such fun. For children, families, adults, and all those young at heart! This performance is best suited for children 8 and above.
Chicago, IL
1 review
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Chicago Magic Lounge
The Chicago Magic Lounge is typically an adult-only bar and entertainment venue that features a calendar of events full of invigorating magic show performances. On select Sundays, they present family-friendly showcases geared for kids and adults alike. Performances vary and can range from magicians full of funny jokes for kids to mysterious illusionists full of jaw-dropping tricks.
Chicago, IL
0 reviews
Courtesy of Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival Kids Concerts
The Kids Concerts series extends Ravinia’s signature mix of genres and artists in kid-friendly environments, bringing the joy of music to thousands throughout the Chicago area.
Highland Park, IL
3 reviews
Peter Pan (Chicago Kids Company)
Chicago Kids Company's new production is a colorful 1-hour trip to Neverland.
hallichicagokids said: Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place that allows you to NEVER GROW UP!
Chicago, IL
1 review
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group Chicago
RebeccaH said: A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, Blue Man Group encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child in order to see the world through a new perspective. Blue Man Group originally debuted at the Briar Street Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in 1997. Three bald and blue men explore today’s cultural norms with wonder, poking fun at the audience’s collective quirks and reminding them how much they all have in common. The show is continually refreshed with new music, stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology.
Chicago, IL
1 review
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