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The best 2025/26 Broadway tours heading to Chicago!

Author KittyKitty, April 28th, 2025

See the top Broadway tours coming to town in the 2025/26 season

With the 2025/26 Broadway tour season on the horizon, take a look at the fantastic array of shows heading to town. Kicking off in the fall, Chicago audiences will get the chance to enjoy shows direct from the Great White Way, including The Outsiders, Stereophonic, Hell's Kitchen and more! See the full schedule below:

The Book of Mormon
October 14 - 19
CIBC Theatre
With NINE Tony Awards - including Best Musical - a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and the New York Times calling it the "best new musical of the century", The Book of Mormon's 2011 debut was a pop culture moment. Still enjoying concurrent engagements in London's West End and on Broadway, the bad boy of musical theatre remains a top draw, leaving audiences either outraged or in pain from laughing to this day.
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The Sound of Music
October 20 - November 2
James M. Nederlander Theatre


Everyone's favorite tale of nannies, nuns, and Nazis is heading out on a fresh North American tour.
The last show written by legendary duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, this iconic musical boasts a score that reads like the Greatest Hits of musical theatre, with songs including 'My Favourite Things', 'Edelweiss' and 'Do-Re-Mi'.

While everyone knows the story off by heart, that doesn't mean that there's nothing new to be said about The Sound of Music. Helming this tour is Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), one of Broadway's most accomplished directors, who's seeking to strip away some of the more kitschy elements that have become attached to the musical over the years. The three-time Tony Award winner told the New York Times that he's not "trotting out your mother's version."
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Hell's Kitchen
November 11 - 30
James M. Nederlander Theatre
The Diary of Alicia Keys? Almost! Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys, Hell's Kitchen is largely drawn from the award-winning singer's story, based on Keys' life growing up in the Bronx. Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role, with Kecia Lewis winning Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
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A Beautiful Noise
November 19 - 30
Cadillac Palace Theatre


Sweet Caroline, we're going on tour!
Good times never seemed so good, especially with a Neil Diamond musical is heading on tour. A Beautiful Noise is a brand new production about the Grammy Award-winning legend Neil Diamond's life. Tony Award-winning 'Once on This Island' producer Kev Davenport will join forces with Four Seasons' Bob Gaudio in producing this new musical. You'll experience a journey through Diamond's life with some of his memorable hits including 'Love on the Rocks', 'Songs Sung Blue' and of course 'Sweet Caroline' to keep your feet tapping along the way. It'll be an experience like no other!
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Elf The Musical
December 2 - 14
Auditorium Theatre
Based on the beloved movie starring Will Ferrell and Zoey Deschanel, this show first premiered on Broadway in 2010, and has since been inducted into the canon of classic Christmas shows. Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin provided the bouncy score, while the book came courtesy of Broadway vet Thomas Meehan (Annie) and comedian Bob Martin.

This critically acclaimed musical is a joyful addition to holiday theatre, with enough hi-tech wizardry and songs to keep the kids engrossed, as well as plenty of jokes for the adults.
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Six
December 2 - 14
CIBC Theatre
Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from the big man's shadow to take their turn in the spotlight in this epically good musical concert. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is a celebration of girl power - from the 16th Century to today - and debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga or Queen Bey jealous, this outstanding show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre! Much like Hamilton, Six injects its historical story with modern-day attitudes and modern-day music, serving up a dizzying whirl of pop and comedy, and an all-female cast. Don't miss it!
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Phantom of The Opera
December 11 - February 1
Cadillac Palace Theatre


Back with a brand new tour!

In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveiled his latest masterpiece, Phantom of the Opera, an electrifying rock musical inspired by Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel. This mesmerizing tale of supernatural romance has captivated audiences and become a cultural phenomenon. As Broadway's longest-running show, this iconic production continues to break records, with an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide.

Experience the magic of Phantom as it enters a new era with a refreshed production set to enthrall audiences across America. Don't miss your chance to witness this legendary show as it haunts Chicago once more on this exciting new tour!
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Stereophonic
January 27 - February 8, 2026
CIBC Theatre
Written by David Adjmi, with songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, this heavily buzzed production takes you on a wild ride through the day-to-day of five rock musicians making an album in the early 70s. The story itself is one of infighting, frustration, romance, and rock'n'roll (all the things you'd expect from a disagreeing 70's band). David Adjmi notes he drew inspiration from iconic band Fleetwood Mac and came up with the idea while listening to Led Zepplin and pondering "What would it have been like to be in the studio when this was being recorded?".
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The Outsiders
February 10 - 22, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre


The multi-Tony nominee everyone wants to see!
Based on S.E. Hilton's 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's era-defining motion picture, The Outsiders follows a gang of young greasers as they cling to survival. Make sure to catch it on tour in 2025 after sweeping the 2024 Tony Awards with 12 nominations and four wins!

The Outsiders features music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and a book by the award-winning Adam Rapp. This brand new stage adaptation is directed by Danya Taymor and features choreography by the Kuperman brothers, Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman.
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&Juliet
July 22 - August 2, 2026
Auditorium Theatre
Nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best New Musical! If you've been waiting for a musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and The Weeknd, your day is finally here! Following its rapturous run on Broadway, & Juliet features music by songwriter extraordinaire Max Martin and now heads out on tour! This brand-new tuner is bound to be a season highlight and an unforgettable night out!
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