Chicago Children's Theater and Plays

Chicago has some of the best kids' play to offer families, and our Theater Guide lists all of the Chicago area children's theater that your family can enjoy. Find current children's productions below, and scroll down to see other family friendly theater productions and kids' plays that are coming soon.

Note: Dates listed are performance beginning and end dates. Please call for specific performances dates and times within those ranges, as not all performances take place on a daily basis.

Now Playing

Annie

The Chicago Theater
Nov 12 - Dec 01
NNIE is a heartwarming musical that for generations has reminded audiences that “the sun will come out tomorrow.” And now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production that celebrates family, optimism and the American spirit as the ultimate cure for the hard knocks life throws your way.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

The Paramount Theatre
Oct 30 - Jan 19
The theatrical production of Frozen brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. Set in the magical kingdom of Arendelle, the story follows two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate love, loyalty, and Elsa’s uncontrollable powers.

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Drury Lane Theatre
Nov 06 - Jan 12
Dive beneath the waves with Ariel, a young mermaid with a captivating voice and an insatiable curiosity, as she defies her father and makes a daring deal for the chance to create the world of her dreams on land.

Dog Man: The Musical

Theaterworks USA at Fine Arts Building
Nov 08 - Dec 01
Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character,

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Greenhouse Theater Center
Nov 23 - Dec 22
Pigeon's back in the Driver’s Seat! Adapted by Mo Willems from his own beloved, best-selling picture book, PIGEON is joyous holiday fun for the whole family.

Elephant & Piggie's We Are In A Play

AlphaBet Soup Productions at Multiple locations
Oct 03 - Jan 17
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books, that will leave audiences doing the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance all night long!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

James M. Nederlander Theatre
Sep 10 - Feb 01
Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage.

Into the Woods

Chopin Theatre
Oct 10 - Dec 22
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Marriott Theatre In Lincolnshire
Nov 15 - Jan 05
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella celebrates the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale. Follow the classic story of Cinderella and her quest to attend the Prince’s Ball with a twist of originality, charm and elegance. Transport a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true.

Coming Soon

The Jungle Book

AlphaBet Soup Productions at Multiple locations
Jan 30 - Mar 29
Join a young boy named Mowgli as he learns the importance of friendship, family and survival with the help of his new friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther.

Beauty and the Beast

AlphaBet Soup Productions at Multiple locations
Apr 15 - Jun 26
This fairy tale tells the story of a courageous girl named Bella as she sets off to save her father from the Beast's castle. With the help of some enchanted characters, Bella and the Beast learn that true beauty comes from within.