Chicago is a vibrant cultural destination, blessed with the most beautiful and historic theaters in the country and exciting seasons of live theater and performing arts - from opera to cutting-edge comedies to Broadway musicals.

The grandeur of the Chicago Theatre leaves you breathless. The elegant lobby, majestic staircase and beautiful auditorium, with murals above the stage and on the ceiling, are components of “the Wonder Theatre of the World.” Opened in 1921, the Chicago Theater presents a variety of shows, concerts and events throughout the year. A symbol of State Street, the vertical “Chicago” sign and marquee are Chicago landmarks!

Don’t miss the smash Broadway hit Wicked at the Oriental Theater at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. This incredible Broadway musical – voted “Best Musical of the Year” by Time Magazine - illuminates the Oriental Thetare until 2/5/07.

The internationally acclaimed Lyric Opera performs in the magnificent Art Deco auditorium of Chicago’s Civic Opera House. Experience the music and magic of famed operas such as Verdi’s La Traviata, Puccini’s La Boheme and Handel’s Julius Caesar at this incredible theater.

See the hottest Broadways shows at the historic Cadillac Palace Theater. Opened in 1926, the 2500-seat Cadillac Palace Theatre has been beautifully restored to its vaudeville days, but with modern technologies that present the most captivating shows from Broadway, including the Lion King and Mama Mia!

Don’t miss the extraordinary Blue Man Group at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre. These enigmatic bald and blue characters entertain through a multi-sensory experience of theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville. This theater experience is truly unforgettable.