The League of Chicago Theatres announces the return of the "Thank You 5" summer promotion, running from June 18-July 3, 2026. "Thank You 5" gives audiences the opportunity to explore Chicago's world-class, diverse theatre scene for less. This year's lineup features a wide variety of performances, including musicals, comedies, and engaging dramatic works across the city.
Audiences receive $5 off ticket purchases for participating productions, using code THANKYOU5 at checkout. Tickets are available directly through HotTix.org.
To date, more than 30 shows are participating in "Thank You 5". A small selection includes:
- A Little Night Music – Marriott Theatre
- A People – Arts Judaica and YILoveJewish at Theater Wit
- A Random Memory – Stars and Garters Theater
- between us and everyone here – The Neo-Futurists
- Champions of Magic – Rip Productions at The Studebaker Theater
- Comedy Pageant – Stars and Garters Theater
- HAIR – Kokandy Productions at Chopin Theater
- keerah – Definition Theatre
- M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S. – Stars and Garters Theater
- Nunsense – Drury Lane Theatre
- Rising Stars Burlesque Revue – Stars and Garters Theater
- Southern Rapture – Tin Drum Theatre Company at Theater Wit
- Sunday in the Park with George – Kokandy Productions at Chopin Theater
- The Last Five Years – Oil Lamp Theater
- Vitos Vault – Vitos Vault
For up-to-date information, full show schedules, and to purchase discounted tickets, visit HotTix.org.
Celebrate Pride and Juneteenth
In addition to the "Thank You 5" promotion, the League of Chicago Theatres is proudly celebrating both Pride Month and Juneteenth with productions and events across the city.
During the month of June, discover LGBTQIA+ programming and events on the Chicago Plays Cultural Happenings page, https://chicagoplays.com/cultural-happenings/. A selection of available productions include: Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Smiley at Open Space Arts, The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, A Lost Episodes Parody by Hell in a Handbag Productions, Kinky Boots at the James M. Nederlander Theatre by Broadway In Chicago, Southern Rapture by Tin Drum Theatre Company performing at Theater Wit, Amplify Queer Joy! by Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble, PRIDE with the Neo-Futurists, BALLATA FEMMENELLA at Open Space Arts,
Patrons can easily find specific Juneteenth-focused productions by searching the Juneteenth tags on both ChicagoPlays.com and HotTix.org.
About Chicago theatre
Chicago theatre is the leader in the U.S. with more than 250 theatres throughout Chicagoland, comprising a rich and varied community ranging from storefront, non-union theatres to the most renowned resident theatres in the country, including seven which have been honored with Regional Tony Awards, and the largest touring Broadway organization in the nation. Chicago's theatres serve 5 million audience members annually and have a combined budget of more than $250 million. Chicago produces and/or presents more world premieres annually than any other city in the nation. Each year Chicago theatres send new work to resident theatres across the country, to Broadway, and around the world. For more information, visit www.chicagoplays.com.
The League of Chicago Theatres' Mission Statement
Theatre is essential to the life of a great city and to its citizens. The League of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of theatres, which leverages its collective strength to support, promote and advocate for Chicago's theatre industry. Through our work, we ensure that theatre continues to thrive in our city.
