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

Alice by Heart

Kokandy Productions at Chopin Theatre
Jul 18 - Sep 29
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.

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.

Coming Soon

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!

Charlotte's Web

Centre East at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 06 - Oct 06
Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops!

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.

Little Women

The Theatre School at DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre
Oct 12 - Nov 09
As the March family awaits the return of their father from war, sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy navigate love, loss, and the pursuit of their dreams.

Milo Imagines the World

Chicago Children's Theatre
Oct 12 - Nov 03
Through vibrant song, expressive dance, and a whole lot of imagination, this magical, musical journey takes us through the mind of a child, as he learns to see the world as it really is.

Imagine U: The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra, Go!

Ethel M. Barber Theater
Oct 24 - Nov 03
Violet and Bruce Wong just don’t fit in with the other Earth kids. Sure, they have superpowers; they’re just not very good ones. But when an evil beast called the Space Chupacabra appears, intent on universal destruction, the Wong kids must travel to far reaches of outer space to stop it.

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.

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,

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.

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.