Chicago Stage Review
April 16, 2010

“DO NOT MISS this gorgeous, lavish, resolute production. This is among the finest ensembles I have seen—taut and giving, flawless.”
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About the Production
Taking a cue from Shakespeare’s introductory, stand-alone scenes, this lush production set in the Italian Renaissance also includes new, contemporary framing scenes, offering a twenty-first century lens on this sixteenth-century story. Learn more

When Shakespeare Gets “Ugly”
Shakespeare Scholar Regina Buccola challenges labeling Shrew as “outdated” by exploring similarities between Shakespeare’s world and our own.

Getting to Know Neil LaBute
CST commissions one of America’s most prolific, challenging and provocative stage and screen writers to craft a contemporary frame for Shakespeare’s sixteenth-century story.

The Taming of the Shrew  Playgoer’s Guide 
A quick overview of everything you need to know about the production and background on William Shakespeare’s play.

Recorded Talk Back Discussions
Listen to members of the cast answering questions posed by the audience.

Recorded Scholar Lectures
Listen to Pre•Ambles from guest scholars, giving an overview of important scholarship and discussing some of the production choices.

April 7–June 6, 2010
Tickets $44–$75

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