2026 Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony

Performance Run Time: Approximately 3 hours. 

The 2026 Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony will celebrate its 58th Anniversary honoring live theatre in Chicagoland! This year’s Awards Show will celebrate the artistic excellence of 209 nominees across 37 categories. The Ceremony will feature sensational production numbers from musicals that garnered audience ovations during the 2025-2026 season. The evening begins at 5:30 with a Red-Carpet event, with interviews and pictures. The Awards Ceremony begins at 7:00 and guests will be delighted by the spirited performances and the heartfelt acceptance speeches from the 2026 Jeff Awards recipients. Following the Ceremony, the Chicagoland theatre community will come together for a reception to celebrate the vibrant theatre that makes Chicago a world-class theatre destination.

The Jeff Awards Committee hopes you will join us for this very special celebration of Chicago theatre!