The League of Chicago Theaters lists over 200 names in their books, so it would obviously not be feasible to list them all here. However, to give one a taste of what to expect, here are just a few to send you on your first visit. You may return to Chicago for more theater! The Chopin Theater can proudly claim the Broadway hit ‘Our Town’ as its own, as it was first performed here. It is located on Division Street. More than 13 theaters can be found in the Theater Wit and Stage 773 district. Porch Light Music Theater specializes in musicals, while the TimeLine Theater Company prefers historical dramas. Further along is the Steep Theater Company, whose forte is hard-hitting productions. Further along, the Court Theater puts on productions with that imitable blend of sensibility and power. For those on a budget, find a Hot-Tix outlet. They sell last minute tickets for the same day at a knockdown price.

If you’re a fan of Rock ‘n’ Roll, head straight to a production of the Million Dollar Quartet, which has been running for nearly four years. He’s traveled as far as London and New York, but now he’s coming home on tour with the artists who started it all. Casual attire is a must as it will be hard to stay in your seat with classic hits like Great Balls of Fire! Or how about ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’; ‘Sixteen Tones’; ‘Hunting dog’; ‘Walk the Line’ or ‘Blue Suede Shoes’? This is truly a musical to be fondly remembered for years to come.

The Victory Gardens Theater is the place to be if you want to be among the first audiences to see a new production. Now it’s been hosting premieres for almost 40 years, that’s a lot of classics. He recently moved house and now resides at the infamous Biograph Theatre. This is where the FBI got his man, John Dillinger, when he left, and today he has two stages. This is the perfect place to combine a meal before a performance, as a number of restaurants in the area will give you a concession on the production of the ticket. If you want to attend a premiere and bring something home to tell your friends about, check out the online ‘What’s On’ list.

Since 1904, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been performing world-class concerts in Orchestra Hall. It’s not hard to see why this place has been his base for so long; the acoustics here are unbeatable. During the summer months, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra moves to the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park for some outdoor concerts. What better way to spend a warm afternoon than with premium tunes over a picnic? It is recommended that you enter the Orchestra Hall in advance so that you can see the artists rehearsing. Newcomers to the world of classical music could do much worse than make this one of their first ports of call.

Blue Man Group specializes in interactive performances, where the audience is as much a part of the action as the actors (all of whom are blue, of course). When was the last time you can say you saw giant PVC pipes, bathtubs, vibrantly colored unfamiliar objects, colorful liquids, and marshmallows as part of a show? The ensemble’s home base has been the Briar Street Theater from the beginning, and it performs there to this day. However, that is one of the few things that one could say has remained the same with this troop; his performances are constantly evolving and he is constantly looking for ways to add new layers and improvements.