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adapt: Kirsten Kelly from William Shakespeare; dir: Kirsten Kelly.
adapt: Kirsten Kelly from William Shakespeare; dir: Kirsten Kelly.
News About Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Theatres Celebrate Women's History Month In March With A Wide Selection Of Productions
February 29, 2024Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.
Jason Alexander to Star in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
February 22, 2024Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the full company of Judgment Day, a world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander in his Chicago stage debut.
American Blues Theater Launches The Commons Series With UHURU
January 16, 2024American Blues Theater launches The Commons, a new, monthly community event initiative, with a reading of Gloria Majule’s Uhuru, directed by Ensemble Member Manny Buckley.
Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
December 15, 2023Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE SLAM Unites More Than 150 High School Students
December 07, 2023Chicago Shakespeare Slam brings together over 150 high school students for an exploration of Shakespeare's language and celebration of their own voices.
MOTHERHOUSE Comes to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble This Week
September 12, 2023Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will remount the sold-out world premiere run of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Casting Announced For Lifeline Theatre's Adaptation Of Vonnegut's Classic CAT'S CRADLE
August 16, 2023Lifeline Theatre and Artistic Director ILesa Duncan announce the casting for the revival of ensemble member John Hildreth's adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's classic Cat's Cradle.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Marriott Theatre
June 30, 2023See photos from opening night of BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Marriott Theatre.
Video: First Look at BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Marriott Theatre
June 28, 2023Get a first look at footage of BUDDY - THE Buddy Holly STORY at the Marriott Theatre.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is at Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago, IL.
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a bold and innovative year-round season—featuring plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside education programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, and creative community engagement with artists and neighbors across the city. Founded in 1986, the Theater has evolved and expanded to present as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually and has been honored with numerous national and international awards. Chicago Shakespeare is the city’s leading presenter of international work and has toured its own productions to five continents. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen.
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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Bandstand
Raue Center For The Arts (9/13 - 10/20) | |
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Music & Magic
Chicago Magic Lounge (4/9 - 7/29) | |
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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Beverly Arts Center (5/1 - 7/26) | |
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Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour
Buckingham Fountain (11/19 - 1/10) | |
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Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - May 2024
Laugh Factory (5/2 - 5/2) | |
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Judgment Day
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (4/23 - 5/26) | |
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Music of the Baroque: Heaven & Earth
Fourth Presbyterian Church (5/13 - 5/13) | |
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