CHICAGO (CBS) — Each week, CBS Chicago spotlights some of the city’s best theaters. Now, here’s information to help you better understand what’s on stage and how to find tickets.
Chicago has a vibrant theater community, with over 200 companies spread across the city. Whether you’re looking for a musical or an emotional drama, there’s something for everyone.
Some of the larger theaters in the city get a lot of publicity, but there are dozens of notable plays all over Chicago. And you can learn more about them by visiting one website. It’s Chicagoplays.com , the online home of the League of Chicago Theatres, a nonprofit organization that serves more than 200 theaters and playhouses in the region.
Audience Development is part of the core task. On the home page, you can start entering dates that fit your schedule. A list of current performances will appear. You can scroll through, find a title and ticket price you are looking for, and click through to the performance dates and ticket purchases.
You can even filter your search by neighborhood to help you plan your perfect night at the theater. Incredible theater in Chicago can be experienced for as little as $15 per ticket.
The organization was founded in 1979 by a small group known as the Off Loop Producers Association. Its mission was to “enrich and sustain the economic and cultural life of Chicago by developing marketing, advocacy, and information services to enhance the activities of its member theaters.”
