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mb-md-5"><div class="row"><div class="col-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-9"><div class="single-card-content two-col-card-content"><article class="post py-3 pt-md-4 px-1 px-md-5 card-body"><div class="card"><div class="card-subtitle text-center text-gray-blue mb-2"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/">Chicago Like a Local blog</a><span class="d-inline-block mx-2">|</span><span class="font-weight-normal text-lowercase d-inline-block mr-1">in</span><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/" rel="category tag">Blog</a>, <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/theater-dance/" rel="category tag">Theater & dance</a></div></div><h1 class="post-title font-weight-normal text-center">10 hot Chicago shows to see this fall</h1><p class="text-center text-muted mt-3"><span class="d-inline-block">Last updated on <span class="font-weight-semi-bold text-body">September 24, 2024</span> by <span class="font-weight-bold">Choose Chicago</span></span></p><hr class="border-dashed"><div class="py-3 post-content"><p>The fall season may be cooling down the weather but <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/theater-performing-arts/">Chicago’s theatre scene</a></strong> continues to heat up with a series of exciting musicals, dramas, comedies, and Broadway favorites. Whether you’re a fan of classic productions or cutting-edge shows, Chicago has you covered. Explore our list of 10 can’t-miss fall plays that showcase the city’s legendary theater offerings.</p><p>This is just a preview of performing arts events this fall in Chicago. Don’t miss our full list of <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/events/category/theater-performing-arts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>shows on our events calendar.</strong> </a></p><h2>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</h2><figure id="attachment_619753" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-619753" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-619753" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/1-The-cast-of-Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child-–-HPCC-NY-C-Matthew-Murphy-for-MurphyMade-1-scaled-e1726513463295-900x490.jpg" alt="The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child NY" width="900" height="490" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/1-The-cast-of-Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child-–-HPCC-NY-C-Matthew-Murphy-for-MurphyMade-1-scaled-e1726513463295-900x490.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/1-The-cast-of-Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child-–-HPCC-NY-C-Matthew-Murphy-for-MurphyMade-1-scaled-e1726513463295-1800x981.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/1-The-cast-of-Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child-–-HPCC-NY-C-Matthew-Murphy-for-MurphyMade-1-scaled-e1726513463295-768x419.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/1-The-cast-of-Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child-–-HPCC-NY-C-Matthew-Murphy-for-MurphyMade-1-scaled-e1726513463295-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/08/1-The-cast-of-Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child-–-HPCC-NY-C-Matthew-Murphy-for-MurphyMade-1-scaled-e1726513463295-2048x1116.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-619753" class="wp-caption-text">The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child NY, Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade</figcaption></figure><p><em>Nederlander Theatre<br></em><em>Sept. 1 – Feb. 10, 2025</em></p><p>Broadway’s dazzling take on wizardry and time travel unfolds in this Tony-Award-winning hit that’s filled with fun and magic. Harry, Ron, and Hermione tackle adulthood, marriage, and kids while also battling sinister forces. The play is recommended for ages eight and up.<br><strong><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets/artist/3096799?brand=bicartist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Every Brilliant Thing</h2><p><em>Writers Theatre<br></em><em>Oct. 31 – Jan. 5, 2025</em></p><p>An award-winning, tender coming-of-age story traces the journey of a child determined to lift the spirits of a chronically depressed mother with an endearing list of things that bring joy. The interactive performance allows the audience to collaborate each night.<br><strong><a href="https://my.writerstheatre.org/events?startdate=2024-10-31" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Primary Trust</h2><figure id="attachment_353476" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-353476" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-353476" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01-900x599.jpg" alt="The interior of Chicago's Goodman Theatre" width="900" height="599" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01-900x599.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01-1800x1198.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01-768x511.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01-600x400.jpg 600w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/01/Goodman_Albert_Theatre_01.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-353476" class="wp-caption-text">Goodman Theatre</figcaption></figure><p><em>Goodman Theater<br></em><em>Oct. 5 – Nov. 3, 2024</em></p><p>The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this moving and open-hearted portrait of a lonely man living in a small town who must face the world he’s avoided supplies laughter and inspiration in a tightly crafted play. The transformative storytelling will stay with audiences long after the final curtain.<br><strong><a href="https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/primary-trust/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Noises Off</h2><figure id="attachment_627243" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627243" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-627243" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/Noises-Off-1.-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-900x594.jpg" alt="Noises Off at Steppenwolf" width="900" height="594" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/Noises-Off-1.-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-900x594.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/Noises-Off-1.-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-768x506.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/Noises-Off-1.-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/Noises-Off-1.-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627243" class="wp-caption-text">Noises Off; photo by Michael Brosilow</figcaption></figure><p><em>Steppenwolf Theatre<br></em><em>Sept. 12 – Nov. 3, 2024</em></p><p>A zany comedy that pokes gentle fun at the unpredictability of theatre people, this revival of a classic British farce will have the audience rolling in the aisles. A play within a play, the story follows a touring comping struggling to get through a final dress rehearsal packed with bloopers, lost props, missed lines and slapstick humor.<br><strong><a href="https://cart.steppenwolf.org/overview/19218" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of<br> Denmark</h2><figure id="attachment_643571" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643571" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-643571" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-900x600.jpg" alt="Guillaume Cote as Hamlet" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Guillaume-Cote-HAMLET-18547_HD-by-Sasha-Onyshchenko-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643571" class="wp-caption-text">Guillaume Cote in Hamlet</figcaption></figure><p><em>The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark</em><br><em>Nov. 23 – 24, 2024</em></p><p>Fusing theatre and dance, this captivating show tells the story of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece through movement and music. The production is led by two visionary artists, legendary director Robert Lepage and the acclaimed dancer/choreographer Guillaume Côté.<br><strong><a href="https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/tragedy-hamlet-prince-denmark" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Some Like It Hot</h2><figure id="attachment_627244" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627244" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-627244" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-900x600.jpg" alt="Some Like It Hot " width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/SOME-LIKE-IT-HOT-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627244" class="wp-caption-text">Adrianna Hicks with the Original Broadway Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT; photo by Matthew Murphy</figcaption></figure><p><em>Cadillac Palace Theatre<br></em><em>Oct. 22 – Nov. 3, 2024</em></p><p>Set in Chicago during prohibition, this high-energy musical earned four Tony Awards with spectacular dance numbers, catchy songs and big laughs. The play traces the journey of two musicians who flee the city after witnessing a mob hit. They hop on a cross-country train for the rollicking trip of a lifetime.<br><strong><a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/some-like-it-hot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Blue Eyed Soul Sung By Brown Eyed People</h2><p><em>Black Ensemble Theater<br></em><em>Sept. 21 – Nov. 10, 2024</em></p><p>Director and Black Ensemble Theater founder Jackie Taylor presents an engaging musical that chronicles the tunes of white artists who delved so deep into the soul repetoire that listeners were fooled about their background. Featuring artists from Teena Marie to Hall & Oates to Bobby Caldwell, the production celebrates how we are all one.<br><strong><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35140/production/1191087?_ga=2.206467603.1610885729.1726857060-1072560250.1726857060" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Becky Nurse of Salem</h2><p><em>Theater Wit<br></em><em>Oct. 4 – Nov. 16, 2024</em></p><p>An innovative comedy that examines the legacy of the Salem Witch Trials, this play follows the life of Becky Nurse, a descendent of Rebecca Nurse who was executed for witchcraft in 1692. When Becky loses her job for questioning elements of <em>The Crucible</em> in front of school kids, she turns to a local witch for help, setting off a wild turn of events.<br><strong><a href="https://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/526/performances#top" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Blue</h2><figure id="attachment_627255" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627255" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-627255" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/4.-Blue-Scott-Suchman-Washington-National-Opera-X3-900x600.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/4.-Blue-Scott-Suchman-Washington-National-Opera-X3-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/4.-Blue-Scott-Suchman-Washington-National-Opera-X3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/4.-Blue-Scott-Suchman-Washington-National-Opera-X3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/4.-Blue-Scott-Suchman-Washington-National-Opera-X3-600x400.jpg 600w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/07/4.-Blue-Scott-Suchman-Washington-National-Opera-X3.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627255" class="wp-caption-text">Scott Suchman / Washington National Opera</figcaption></figure><div class="advanced-ads_039ce803f316166c942236505841ad7e advanced-ads_blog-all" id="advanced-ads_039ce803f316166c942236505841ad7e"></div><p><em>Lyric Opera of Chicago<br></em><em>Nov. 16 – Dec. 1, 2024</em></p><p>This new American production follows the gripping story of a middle-class Black family in Harlem who pours love and support into their teen son to set him up for success. But all of their dreams vanish when he’s shot by a white police officer and they have to search for new strength.<br><strong><a href="https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/blue/#contentGallery_UpcomingDates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><h2>Azira’i</h2><p><em>Chicago Shakespeare Theater<br></em><em>Oct. 24 – 27, 2024</em></p><p>The acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a riveting biographical tale about the first female shaman of Brazil’s Tentehar people and the daughter she has chosen to inherit her shamanic gifts. The tension between the patriarchal values of northeastern Brazil and preserving ancestral traditions is the underlying theme of this dynamic production. This show is performed in Portuguese and Ze’eng eté with projected English translation.<br><strong><a href="https://www.chicagoshakes.com/productions/azirai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get tickets</a></strong></p><p><strong>Explore more</strong>: This show is part of <strong><a href="https://www.clata.org/en/programs/destinos-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Destinos, the 7th annual Chicago International Latino Theater Festival</a></strong>, which runs through Nov. 17, 2024.</p></div><hr class="border-dashed"><div class="card"><ul class="tags list-inline float-lg-right"><li class="list-inline-item text-muted mr-2">Tagged in:</li><li class="list-inline-item card-subtitle text-gray-blue">#<a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/tag/chicago-theatre/" rel="tag">Chicago Theatre</a></li></ul></div></article></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg col-sidebar mt-4"><aside id="text-2" class="widget widget_text sidebar sticky-md py-4"><div class="textwidget"><div class="js-acton-form 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