Chicago (Broadway) at the Auditorium Theatre

The thing to know here is simple: this is not just another touring musical stop. *Chicago* lands at the Auditorium Theatre from May 5 through May 10, 2026, with Broadway In Chicago presenting the long-running revival in one of the city’s most storied rooms. That pairing matters because the show is already built around Chicago myth — crime, celebrity, jazz-age swagger — and now it’s playing in a landmark downtown theater that can actually carry that weight. ### What’s actually happening this week? The run starts Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. and wraps Sunday, May 10, with eight performances total: Tuesday evening, two on Wednesday, Thursday evening, Friday evening, two on Saturday, and a Sunday matinee. So if you were thinking this was only a weekend booking, turns out it’s a full week with the densest cluster of performances on May 8 through May 10. ### Why is this show still such a draw? Because *Chicago* is basically critic-proof at this point. The current Broadway revival has been running for more than 29 years and has crossed 10,000 performances, which is absurd longevity for a musical built on cynicism, murder, and vaudeville sparkle. The pitch is still the same one that works, that feels sharp instead of nostalgic. ### Why does the Auditorium make this stop different? The Auditorium isn’t just a container for the show. It’s one of Chicago’s signature performance spaces, and Broadway In Chicago uses it for big touring engagements that want a sense of occasion. That changes the feel of a show like *Chicago* — less like disposable touring inventory, more like an event that belongs in the city it’s named after. ### What if you only want the best dates? The obvious picks are Friday night, Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon — May 8, 9, and 10. Those are the easiest performances to build a whole night or weekend around, and they’re the ones most likely to feel like the center of the run. But the midweek options are real too, especially if you want better seat availability or a less crowded theater. ### Is there a cheaper way in? Yes — and this is the most useful practical detail. Broadway In Chicago says a limited number of $49 day-of-show rush tickets will be available for every performance, sold only at the theater box office when it opens, with a limit of two per valid ID. The catch is right there in the wording: limited means limited, and there’s no promise you’ll get a pair together. ### So who is this really for? If you already love musicals, this is easy. But it’s also a strong pick for someone who wants a first big-theater night without gambling on a weird or overly earnest show. *Chicago* is lean, funny, sexy, and famous for a reason. It doesn’t ask much from the audience beyond “do you want to be entertained for two hours?” and that’s a pretty safe bet. ### What’s the bottom line? Go if the appeal is the combo — an iconic revival, in Chicago, at the Auditorium, over a tight one-week run. Plenty of touring shows pass through town. This one actually matches its setting.