Hamilton Bringing Its National Tour to Illinois in 2026

If you've been putting it off or haven't had a chance to be in the room where it happened, and thought it's too late, think again, because the smash hit Tony Award-winning Hamilton is returning to Chicago.

When and Where Hamilton Is Playing in Chicago

Now on a national tour, Hamilton will set up shop at the CIBC Theatre at 18 West Monroe Street and run from Wednesday, March 4, through Sunday, April 26, 2026. A presale is already underway; you can purchase yours through Broadway in Chicago.

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Background on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Record-Breaking Musical

Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton opened on Broadway in 2015 and became a runaway success. It was nominated a record-breaking 16 times at the 2016 Tony Awards, taking home 11, including Best Musical. Hamilton also took home a Grammy Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. A filmed version of the musical is also on Disney+.

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Ticket Prices and Why the CIBC Theatre Is the Perfect Venue

Having seen the show multiple times, both at CIBC in Chicago when it used to be called the Privatebank Theatre, I can tell you it's a perfect venue for the show, and with low minimum costs of $40 and top dollar values at $183, prices are finally at a point where just about anyone who has wanted to see Hamilton live and in person can finally see the show.