Theatre around Northbrook
119 upcoming events
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See it on a mapVenues at a glanceTheatre around Northbrook covers the whole spectrum: new writing, reinvented classics, café-théâtre, one-person shows and the big stages. We bring together what's on so you can find your next night out.
The dates and venues are kept current every day, so all that's left is to book.
Events — theatre around Northbrook
Wed4
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Thu 5 · 2:30 AM10–35 €
TheatreConcert
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Redtwist Theatre
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM
TheatreMusical
A Strange Loop by Michael R. Jackson
Raven Theatre
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM$74
Theatre
Hayward by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre
Tomorrow · 9 PM$5
ImprovComedy
Real Angels
Logan Square Improv
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Thu 5$15
TheatreKids' show
Myths and Mayhem
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Thu 5$15
TheatreKids' show
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM$74
Theatre
Hayward by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre
Thu 5 · 9:30 PM$5
ImprovTheatre
A New Work: An Improvised Play in One Act
Logan Square Improv
Fri6
Friday 6 November
Fri 6$25
TheatreComedy
Fools
Northbrook Community Center
Fri 6 · 9:20 AM
Kids' showTheatre4–12 yrs
ImagineU: Grace and the Butterfly Effect
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts
Fri 6 · 3:45 PMFree
Creative workshopTheatre6–13 yrs
Mayfair Improv Club
Mayfair Library
Fri 6 · 7 PM$32
Theatre
The Apiary
Bramble Arts Loft
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM
TheatreMusical
A Strange Loop by Michael R. Jackson
Raven Theatre
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM$74
Theatre
Hayward by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre
Fri 6 · 7:30 PM$54
Theatre
King Hedley II
City Lit Theater Company
Fri 6 · 8 PM$20
TheatreImprov
An Intimate Evening with Four Stars
Cornservatory
Fri 6 · 8 PM$23.18
Theatre
Uncle Don's Bum Ticker
3658 N Pulaski Rd
Sat7
Saturday 7 November
Sat 7 · 11 AM
Kids' showTheatre0–15 yrs
Sugar Plum Fairy P.I.
Lifeline Theatre
Sat 7$55–75
Theatre
Serial Killer Speakeasy
Skokie Theatre - Performing Arts Center
Sat 7 · 1 PM
TheatreKids' show
Sugar Plum Fairy P.I.
Lifeline Theatre
Sat 7 · 1 PM$28.52–33.85
TheatreTalk
Jacqueline Kennedy
Central School
Sat 7 · 4 PM$329
MusicalTheatre
Frozen - The Musical
Marriott Theatre
Sat 7 · 5 PM$12
MusicalTheatre
The Miracle
Bughouse Theater
Sat 7 · 5 PM$15
MusicalTheatre
TSA: The Musical!
Color Club
Sat 7 · 7 PM$150–1,500
TheatreStreet party
The 13th Hour: An Immersive Otherworld Theatre Gala
Michelle's Ballroom
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward - A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM$74
Theatre
Hayward by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre
Sat 7 · 7:30 PM$54
Theatre
King Hedley II
City Lit Theater Company
Sun8
Sunday 8 November
Sun 8 · 11 AM
Kids' showTheatre3–12 yrs
ImagineU: Grace and the Butterfly Effect
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts
Sun 8 · 11 AM$27
TheatreKids' show
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
Lifeline Theatre
Sun 8 · 1 PM$329
MusicalTheatre
Frozen - The Musical
Marriott Theatre
Sun 8 · 1 PM$27
Kids' showTheatreup to 15 yrs
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
Lifeline Theatre
Sun 8 · 2 PM$12–15
Theatre
Fillet of Solo presents - BROTHERS
Bughouse Theater
Sun 8 · 3 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Sun 8 · 3 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Sun 8 · 3 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Sun 8 · 3 PM
Theatre
A Strange Loop
Raven Theatre
Mon9
Monday 9 November
Mon 9 · 5:30 PM
Theatre
Auditions for Northbrook Community Theatre's Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
Northbrook Community Center
Mon 9 · 7 PM
LiteratureTheatre
Century Cycle Play Club
The Understudy Coffee and Books
Mon 9 · 7:30 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Mon 9 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Later
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward - A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts
Jackalope Theatre in the Broadway Armory
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM$20–45
Theatre
Jackalope Theatre's “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts”
Jackalope Theatre Company
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
A STRANGE LOOP by Michael R. Jackson
Raven Theatre
Thu 12 · 7 PM
ImprovTheatre
Improvised Animorphs
Stars and Garters Theater
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
A STRANGE LOOP by Michael R. Jackson
Raven Theatre
Fri 13 · 7 PMFree
Theatre
Love, Loss & What I Wore
Knights Banquets
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM$15
ContemporaryTheatre
Dancing on the Spot Presents Artist(s) Statement!
Berger Park
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Fri 13 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Sat 14$18
Kids' showTheatre2–5 yrs
Pete the Cat
Northbrook Community Center
Sat 14 · 2:30 PM$15
TheatreSocials
Dancing on the Spot Presents Artist(s) Statement!
Berger Park
Sat 14 · 5:30 PM
Theatre
Permission to Fail: Asian American Art in Progress
HAIBAYÔ
Sat 14 · 6 PMFree
Theatre
Clowning Class Show
Logan Square Improv
Sat 14$49.87
Theatre
Communalka | Коммуналка
Northbrook Theatre
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM$10–50
Theatre
Red Theater Presents CHURCH HURT by Brynne Frauenhoffer: A World Premiere
The Edge Off Broadway
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward - A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Sat 14 · 7:30 PM
TheatreMusical
A Strange Loop
Raven Theatre
Sun 15 · 3 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Sun 15 · 3 PM
Theatre
Church Hurt
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Theatre
Reader's Theater Presents
Rolling Meadows Library
Wed 18 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company
Thu 19 · 10 AM$383
Kids' showTheatre
Pete the Cat
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Sun 22 · 7 PM$72–171
PopConcert
Big Daddy Weave
Concert Hall At Christian Heritage Academy
Tue 24$49
Theatre
The Christmas Schooner
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Thu 3 Dec · 12:30 PM$41
TheatreMusical
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Fri 4 Dec · 10 AM$41
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Fri 4 Dec$55–85
Theatre
A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience
Seven Star Venue
Fri 4 Dec · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Lifeline Theatre
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AM$42
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Sat 5 Dec · 11 AM
Theatre
SOLD OUT - Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Early)
Cahn Auditorium
Sat 5 Dec · 1 PM$46
TheatreClassical
Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Sat 5 Dec · 3 PM
Theatre
Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert (Late)
Cahn Auditorium
Sun 6 Dec · 2:30 PM
Theatre
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Lifeline Theatre
Sun 6 Dec · 3 PM
Theatre
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Silver & Gold
George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center
Mon 7 Dec$45
PopSinger-songwriter
The 12 Dames of Christmas with Angela Ingersoll
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Wed 9 Dec · 7 PMFree
TheatreComedy
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Radio and TV Show
Fremont Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 10 AM$41
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Fri 11 Dec · 10 AM$41
TheatreKids' show
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Sat 12 Dec · 10 AM$41
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Sat 12 Dec · 4 PM$33.85RU
Kids' showTheatrefrom 3 yrs
Blue Bird | Синяя птица
Northbrook Theatre
Sun 13 Dec$50
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Sun 13 Dec · 6:30 PM$71
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Mon 14 Dec · 7 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Thu 17 Dec · 10 AM$72
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Thu 17 Dec · 12:30 PM$41
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Thu 17 Dec · 7 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Thu 17 Dec · 7 PM$42–981
MusicalTheatre
Hairspray
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Fri 18 Dec · 10 AM$78
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Fri 18 Dec · 7:30 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Sat 19 Dec · 10 AM$37
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Sat 19 Dec · 4 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Sat 19 Dec · 7:30 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Sat 19 Dec · 8 PM$5
TheatreImprov
The Saturday Show
Logan Square Improv
Sun 20 Dec · 2:30 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Sun 20 Dec · 6:30 PM$69
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Wed 23 Dec · 7 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Thu 24 Dec · 2 PM$69
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Thu 24 Dec · 2 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Sat 26 Dec · 7:30 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Sun 27 Dec · 2:30 PM$34.50–109.50
Theatre
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
The American Blues Theater
Wed 30 Dec · 2 PM$81
Theatre
Christmas Schooner
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Wed 30 Dec · 7:30 PM$91
Theatre
Christmas Schooner
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
See also around Northbrook
Sat 7 · 7 PM$35–50
ClassicalWorld music
IAN MAKSIN in WHEELING IL: "The Poet's Cello"
SHANET GALLERY, WHEELING
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM
JazzConcert
BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ WITH ANGEL SPICCIA and the BOURBON ‘N BRASS TRIO
Des Plaines Theatre
Fri 6 · 4 PM
Folk / AcousticSmall gig
HeyDay Happy Hour-Music by Brad Smith
Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights
Fri 6 · 8 PMFree
RockConcert
Liquid Faction — Live at Mount Prospect Public House
Mount Prospect Public House, Mt Prospect
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
PopSinger-songwriter
The Saddle Shoe Sisters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
ClassicalWorld music
Tango with Winnie
Northbrook Public Library
Fri 13 · 7 PMFree
TalkHuman rights
RADR представляет: встреча с отцом Андреем Кордочкиным в Чикаго
KRUG Community Circle, Wheeling
Tomorrow · 9 AMFree
Talk
Read to Learn
Main Library, Prospect Heights
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Tomorrow · 11 AMFree
Literature
Wednesday Morning Book Group
Mount Prospect Public Library, Mt Prospect
Thu 5 · 7 PM$28.27
Cinema
Chicago | Прем’єра фільму «ДОВЖЕНКО. Перший погляд»
Landmark at The Glen, Glenview
Fri 6 · 12 PMFree
Food
Holiday First Taste Event - Pinstripes, Northbrook, IL
Pinstripes, Northbrook
Thu 12 · 6:30 PM$92.55
Food
Sip & Savor: A Taste of Tuscany with Tenuta Aurea Founder Lillo Curi
Metropolis Ballroom, Arlington Heights
Thu 12 · 5 PMFree
FoodTalk
Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Lurvey Home & Garden Center, Des Plaines
Sun 15 · 10 AM$4
Crafts
2026 Mount Prospect Craft Show
Prospect High School, Mount Prospect
Thu 5 · 9:30 AMFree
Politics & EconomyDrop-in services
Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office
Main Library, Prospect Heights
Thu 5 · 4 PMFree
Volunteering
Happy Notes
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 5 · 5 PMFree
LGBTQ+
Queer Meetup (Grades 9-12, Drop-In)
Northbrook Public Library
Wed 11 · 5 PMFree
LGBTQ+
The Queer Canvas: LGBTQIA+ Art Club
Des Plaines History Center Library
Sat 14Free
Volunteering
Service Hour Drop In
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Mrs P & Me
Mrs P & Me, Mt Prospect
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Emerson's Ale House
Emerson's Ale House, Mount Prospect
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Acorn Grill + Terrace
Acorn Grill + Terrace, Northbrook
At 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Beer on the Wall
Beer on the Wall, Arlington Heights
At 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Countryside Saloon
Countryside Saloon, Chicago
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Club Casa Cafe
Club Casa Cafe, Chicago
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Gatsby’s Pizza and Pub
Gatsby’s Pizza and Pub, Arlington Heights
Thu 5 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub, Arlington Heights
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Board games
Bunco Night
Central School, Mount Prospect
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Venues — theatre around Northbrook
Northbrook Community Center
3 events
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
3 events
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
20 events
The Gift Theatre Company
11 events
Lifeline Theatre
7 events
The American Blues Theater
10 events
The Gift Theatre
4 events
Raven Theatre
6 events
Berger Park
2 events
The Edge Theater Off-Broadway
10 events
The Edge Off Broadway
7 events
Logan Square Improv
4 events
Frequently asked questions
How many theatre events are there around Northbrook?
119 coming up on Oazis.
Where can you catch theatre around Northbrook?
Notably Northbrook Community Center, George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. See the full list of venues above.