Shows in Chicago

Auditorium Theatre is one of America's greatest architectural achievements in performing arts — an 1889 Adler & Sullivan masterpiece with extraordinary acoustics serving as the home of the Joffrey Ballet. The building's innovative use of cantilever steel and acoustic engineering, designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, represented the pinnacle of 19th-century architectural ingenuity and remains one of the finest concert hall acoustics in the world.

Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center is the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra — a 2,522-seat concert hall where the CSO, consistently ranked among the world's top five orchestras, has performed under conductors from Theodore Thomas to Georg Solti to Riccardo Muti. The Chicago Symphony's extraordinary artistic tradition, 60+ Grammy Awards (more than any other classical ensemble), and connection to American orchestral excellence make Orchestra Hall one of the world's most significant concert halls.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra is universally ranked among the world's five greatest orchestras — a Michigan Avenue institution whose magnificent Orchestra Hall presents performances of extraordinary musical quality. The CSO's extraordinary brass section (considered the finest in the world), its remarkable recording legacy, and the consistent presence of the world's greatest conductors and soloists create a classical music experience of genuine world-class musical significance.

The Chicago Theatre is one of America's most magnificent entertainment palaces — a 1921 French Baroque-inspired venue whose sign is the most recognizable symbol of Chicago's entertainment identity. The theater's 3,600-seat capacity and extraordinary interior (often called "The Palace of the Middle West") make it one of the most architecturally significant performing arts venues in the United States, hosting everything from comedy specials to major concerts in an atmosphere of historic grandeur.

Goodman Theatre is Chicago's most important producing theater — a Loop institution presenting world premieres, major revivals, and important classics in one of America's finest regional theater facilities. Chicago's extraordinary theater culture (it produces more important American plays than any city except New York) and the Goodman's consistent presentation of nationally significant theatrical work create a theater of genuine American performing arts historical significance.

Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the three great American opera companies — a Civic Opera Building institution presenting world-class opera in one of the most magnificent opera houses in the world. The Civic Opera Building's extraordinary Art Deco architecture (the building was nicknamed "Insull's Throne" after the utility magnate who funded it), the Lyric's consistently outstanding productions, and Chicago's remarkable cultural ambition create an opera experience of genuine world-class significance.

Lyric Opera of Chicago at the Civic Opera House presents one of the world's most ambitious opera seasons — a 3,563-seat venue presenting the most fully staged productions in North America with extraordinary international casts. The Civic Opera House's extraordinary Art Deco exterior and the Lyric Opera's 70-year tradition of presenting operatic masterpieces with uncompromising artistic standards have established Chicago as one of the world's great opera cities.

The Second City is the most important comedy institution in America — an Old Town Chicago theater that has launched the careers of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and literally hundreds of Saturday Night Live cast members. Chicago's extraordinary comedy culture (it produces more professional comedians than any city in the world) and The Second City's unparalleled training program create a performing arts institution of genuine American comedy historical significance.

Steppenwolf Theatre is the most influential American theater company of the past 50 years — a Lincoln Park ensemble founded by Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, and Joan Allen that reinvented American acting with its raw, physical performance style. Steppenwolf's extraordinary acting ensemble, its consistent production of important new American plays, and its remarkable influence on global theater create a company of genuine international theatrical significance.

Untitled Supper Club in River North presents live jazz and burlesque in a speakeasy-style basement venue near the Chicago River.