Top Shows To See In Chicago In February
Kevin, January 20th, 2025From Cirque to A Midsummer Night's Dream - there’s much to choose from!
A round of applause to all of us for showing those January blues who's boss! And what better way to celebrate making it through the hardest month of all than by skipping the movies and seeing all the action live on stage? Your local theater offers some of the best shows that Chicago has to offer, with Broadway classics right on your doorstep, the hottest sing-along concerts to snap a selfie at, and so much more. Check out the list below!
The Barricade Boys
Feb 21
Belushi Performance Hall
Get ready to be taken on a musical journey like no other! The Barricade Boys are back with a brand new US Tour!. Made up of stars from the West End's Les Misrables in its various iterations, the 'boys have been entertaining audiences for a few years now with a mix of stage classics, pop tunes and rocking anthems.
Sphinx Virtuosi
Feb 25
Symphony Center Orchestra Hall
The Sphinx Virtuosi is made up of America's most talented and dynamic Black and Latino classical soloists. Described as "poleaxing edge and energy", the orchestra has received critical acclaim from the New York Times, Washington Post, and more. Combining familiar classical music with some contemporary sounds, this is a must-see event for fans of classical music with a mission!Who are Sphinx Virtuosi?Sphinx Virtuosi is dedicated to enhancing diversity in classical music and honoring outstanding achievements. They support aspiring musicians, experienced classical artists, cultural innovators, and arts administrators by tackling the entrenched barriers that limit access for Black and Latino communities.
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Feb 28
The Chicago Theatre
Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring concert experience that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a talented chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles! In this evocative setting, you'll be treated to hits from the greats, from Led Zepplin to Metallica, Rage Against The Machine to pop's heavy hitters, presented in breathtaking new classical arrangements.
Fat Ham
Feb 1 - 23
Owen Goodman Theater
James Ijames' Pulitzer Prize-winning play comes to you! Fat Ham is a wildly imaginative and socially-charged reimagining of Shakespeare's classic, Hamlet. Instead of a Danish castle however, this time our story takes place at a BBQ cookout in Southern America where Juicy, a queer college student, must decide whether to avenge his father's death or carve a new path for his future.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Feb 8 - 22
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
This season, don't miss the Bard's wondrous supernatural rom-com as the magic comes to you in this local production. A delightful and dizzying tale that still enraptures audiences after 400 years, prepare to enter a realm where a tiff between fairy royalty gets very, very out of hand, affecting supernatural folk and mortals alike!
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Feb 7
Auditorium Theatre
Boundary-breaking dance company Complexions Contemporary Ballet evolved from the Alvin Ailey dance troupe, where principal dancers Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson realized their choreographic dreams with the birth of a new company in 1994. The world-renowned outfit heads across North America this year!
Cirque Du Soleil - Crystal
Feb 13 - 16
Vibrant Arena
They've conquered the air, the floor and even water over the past 30 years, and their 41 shows. Now they are about to tackle the ice, in a brand-new extravaganza that they've named...Crystal. Combining world-class skating, beautiful sets, costumes and awe-inspiring aesthetics, take a venture into your reflection to a world you have only ever dreamed of, and become who you've always wanted to be. Skate close to the edge, with this exciting new addition to the Cirque du Soleil canon.
Disney On Ice - Let's Dance
Feb 6 - 9
Allstate Arena
Mickey Mouse gets on the DJ decks to give you the greatest dance party you've ever been to! Join Mickey and a whole host of his friends, including Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Ariel, Elsa, Anna, Olaf and many more, as they remix some of your favorite Disney songs into bops perfect for boogieing to! Watch your favorite characters come to life with colorful costumes, dazzling dance and some of Disney's most timeless stories. A joyous celebration of the magic of Disney.
Nessa Barrett
Feb 6
Salt Shed - Indoor Shed
Nessa Barrett is coming to you on her 'Aftercare' tour! Following the release of her brand new album Aftercare', Nessa will be bringing her ethereal goth-tinged pop to venues all across the United States. With hit tracks such as i hope your miserable until ur dead', Passenger Princess' and die first', get ready for an evening of singalongs with one of Gen Z's shining stars! Joining Nessa on the road will be Sombr and Ari Abdul.
Drew Lynch
Feb 1
The Den Theatre
After finishing second place on the tenth series of America's Got Talent in 2015, comedian Drew Lynch became a nationwide sensation gaining laughs from audiences all over the country. The comedian also gained an international fanbase via his hilarious YouTube videos where he offers funny insights into his everyday life and opinions.
