Events Listing

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes view to learn about the secrets and stories that make our theatre unique! Explore this national historic landmark designed by famed architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler like never before. Be awed by taking a closer look at the brilliant 24-karat gold-leafed ceiling arches and the beautifully restored artwork throughout our building. Auditorium Theatre is also able to accommodate private tours for larger groups. If you would like to have a private backstage tour, please fill out this form. Tours are approximately 80-90 minutes in length. 

Best-selling author Michael Lewis had a front row seat for the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the illicit practices that now have its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, looking at life in prison. Now it’s your turn to hear the inside story of what happened and what it means for the future of crypto. Join us on December 7 for a ripped-from-the-headlines event, as Michael provides an inside look into the corruption that resulted in SBF being found guilty on seven counts of laundering and fraud — a conviction that could result in up to 110 years in prison. Michael will discuss his new book on SBF, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, with Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times journalist and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box. Together, they are uniquely qualified to explore what happened and what it means. The recent case against Bankman-Fried (SBF) has fueled skepticism among many, highlighting the crypto currency industry's vulnerability to illicit practices. For crypto enthusiasts, however, his conviction signals the culmination of the market's turbulent phase characterized by immaturity, disorder, rapid surges, crashes, and frequent cybercrimes. Beyond being a cautionary tale, the saga of Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX debacle offers profound insights into the realms of cryptocurrency, finance, and ethics. These revelations will linger with you long after the event concludes.

Get your ticket today. A signed copy of Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon is included with each ticket.

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates its 40^th Anniversary with The Big 4-0, ho, ho! a celebration of CGMC’s holiday favorites over the last 40 years.  Featuring festive arrangements from current Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead and a plethora of music from Chorus Alumni.  This choral show honors how far we have come as an LGBTQIA+ organization and proves that we are still here.  Join in on the fun and ring in the holidays as we prepare to raise our voices for another 40 years!

You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to the Auditorium Theatre with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show! Another holiday season brings another year of fabulous spectacle, whip - smart comedy, brand new songs, and annual favorites. Join the sugary DeLa and spicy Jinkx for an evening the New York Times says is “sure to lift your spirits and make you howl with laughter.” This show may contain adult themes and language.

Join us for an evening of festive cheer and holiday spirit at the Chicago Sinfonietta's "Holidays of Light" concert, featuring guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. The concert will take place at the beautiful and historic Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago. The program will feature an exciting array of holiday music, ranging from classic Christmas favorites to traditional Jewish and Latin American tunes. The concert will begin with Robert Wendel's lively and enchanting "Christmas Ala Valse," followed by Irving Berlin's timeless "White Christmas." Next up is Alexander Glazunov's "Chopinanania Suite Op. 46," a delightful medley of Chopin's music that is sure to captivate audiences. Lukas Richman's "Hanukkah Festival Overture" will then take us on a joyful and celebratory journey through Jewish culture and tradition. The program also includes Duke Ellington's jazzy and playful "Nutcracker Suite," featuring three memorable movements from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet. James Pierpont's classic "Jingle Bells Forever" will bring a smile to everyone's faces and keep toes tapping. After intermission, the Sinfonietta will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday tunes, including Felix Bernard's "Winter Wonderland," Percy Grainger's "Irish Tune From County Derry," and Jerry Lovrien's "Minor Alterations." Victor A. Vanacore's arrangement of "Feliz Navidad" is sure to have the audience singing along. The concert will conclude with a series of lively and upbeat pieces, including Johann Strauss's "Champagne Polka," Eric Holcombe's "Fantasy on Auld Lang Syne," and Leroy Anderson's perennial favorite "Sleigh Ride." The audience will then join in for a heartwarming rendition of "Silent Night," sung unaccompanied and featuring one verse in Spanish, while luminarias light up the hall. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with the Chicago Sinfonietta and guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. Tickets are available now, so book your seats today and get ready for a magical evening of music and merriment! About Chelsea Tipton American conductor Chelsea Tipton II has won over audiences and critics with his vibrant musicality, versatility, accessibility, and commitment to art education. He served as Resident Conductor of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra for seven exceptionally successful seasons and was Associate Conductor of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra for four seasons. He is currently in his fourteenth season as Music Director of the Symphony of Southeast Texas and eighth season as Principal Pops Conductor with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.

An exhilarating story told in dance, SUGAR HILL is set to the music of the genre-defying collaboration between jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in a captivating way that has never been done before. SUGAR HILL reveals the glamour of the 1930s as seen through the lens of the nonconformist daughter of a high-society Black family in Manhattan and her fantastic dreamworld in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem. A jazz-steeped reimagining of the classic tale, this Nutcracker sends a stirring message that champions individuality and the journey to find the power of your unique self: “Go find what makes you different to find your magic”. With Libretto/Concept by Jessica Swan, this original production features Direction/Choreography by Emmy Award Winner Joshua Bergasse, with Co-Choreography by Jade Hale-Christofi. Additional Choreography/Dance Consultation by Caleb Teicher, Jon Boogz, and Graciela Daniele (Tony Award). Orchestrations/Arrangements by John Clayton (GRAMMY® Award) and Larry Blank (three-time Tony Award Nominee). 2023-24 season dance subscriptions now available. Click here for more information. The performance originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 19 (7pm) and Wednesday, December 20 (2pm) have been postponed. If needed, please contact our Ticket Services Center at 312.341.2300 for assistance.

For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin, dreaming up an exquisitely composed yet boldly inventive sound entirely her own. On her new album Snow Waltz, the classically trained musician/songwriter/dancer/author finds herself fully in her element, sharing a selection of holiday classics and original songs that evoke intense emotion through her immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies. The follow-up to her debut holiday album Warmer in the Winter—a 2017 release whose hit single “Carol of the Bells” made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio—Snow Waltz emerges as a singular new entry in the holiday-music canon, once again proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller.

$1 per ticket goes towards Lindsey’s Upside Fund which helps relieve medical debt for those in need.

Funny, irresistible and heart-warming, Love Actually is set in contemporary London in the weeks before Christmas and tells one story which weaves together a spectacular amount of love stories – sometimes romantic, sometimes sad, sometimes stupid – all funny in their own way.   With the film becoming a Christmas tradition for many, audiences attending the Love Actually Film in Concert will be invited to to a unique way to watch the film: a full, live orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score at these shows, with the film being projected onto the big screen.   Everywhere you look it seems love is causing chaos. From the new bachelor Prime Minister who falls in love 30 seconds after entering Downing Street to a loser sandwich delivery guy who doesn’t have a hope with the girls in the UK so heads for Wisconsin; from a jilted writer who escapes the south of France to nurse his broken heart to an aging rock star trying to make a comeback at any price;, from a bride having problems with her husband’s best man to a married woman having trouble with her husband; from a schoolboy with a crush on the prettiest girl in the school to his architect step-father with a crush on Claudia Schiffer.  The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman, and many more.   Take a breathtaking tour of love’s delightful twists and turns as you fall under the spell of Love Actually and share in the laughs and charm live in concert.  Love Actually in Concert is one of five amazing shows in the Auditorium Philms series. Click here for more information about tickets and subscriptions.