Gift Guide
Crowd pleasers
Shop shows sure to dazzle anyone on your list.
Under $50
Chicago shows that keep the gift budget in check.
Still deciding? Browse every show
- From $32
John Proctor is the Villain
Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre - From $32
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre's Albert Theater - From $46
Drunk Christmas Carol Chicago
The Lounge at The Lion Theatre - From $49
Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical
The Marriott Theatre - From $72
Illinoise
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - From $43
Adirondack Chair Circle
Ensemble Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre - From $20
A Clockwork Orange
Chopin Theatre - From $84
Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
The Magic Parlour - From $72
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - From $45
Theater of The Mind
Reid Murdoch Building - From $62
The Winter's Tale
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - From $45
Vape! The Grease Parody
The Apollo Theater 
- From $10
- From $32
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Studebaker Theater - From $56
Guys & Dolls
Lyric Opera House - From $72
Romeo y Julieta
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - From $72
Reunion in Bartersville
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Tickets are the gift that skips the wrapping paper and the return line. This guide sorts Chicago shows by price and popularity: crowd-pleasing hits, tickets under $50, or the full lineup from acclaimed institutions like Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and more. Not sure what they'd want to see? A TodayTix gift card lets them choose the night themselves.
Frequently asked questions
What makes theatre tickets a great gift?
There’s nothing better than sharing an experience with someone. Treat yourself and those you love to theatre tickets this holiday season and choose from a broad range of shows near you.
What if the recipient wants to choose a different date or time?
Want to choose a different date or time? No problem! As long as you add ticket protection to your order, you can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the show begins and receive a TodayTix voucher for the cost of your tickets and transaction fees. To make it even easier, all of this can be done through your TodayTix app. Learn more about ticket protection.
How do TodayTix gift cards work?
You choose an amount from $10 to $300, and the gift code arrives by email as soon as you check out. Forward the email, text the code or print it, and your recipient enters the code at checkout on TodayTix.com or in the TodayTix app. The balance carries over, so they can spend it on one big night out or across several bookings. Learn more about TodayTix gift cards.
Do TodayTix gift cards expire?
No. TodayTix gift cards have no expiration date, and any remaining balance stays on the card until it is used.
What can I use a TodayTix gift card on?
A TodayTix gift card can be used to purchase any event on TodayTix across our U.S. markets. Your recipient picks the show and the date.