Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Sharing the World’s Stage connects Chicago artists with international guests brought to our stages under the auspices of the World’s Stage Series, CST’s international programming initiative. The events offer artists the chance to witness and engage in dialogue with the world’s renowned theater practitioners, here in Chicago. Learn more about the World’s Stage Series.

en route
Invitation to Chicago Artists

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $20 tickets to Australia's one step at a time like this's pedestrian-based live art event in the City of Chicago, en route, which featured music from local musicians. When the production was extended due to overwhelming demand, local artists were tapped to replace their departing international colleagues.

Black Watch
Invitation to Chicago Artists

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $20 tickets to the National Theatre of Scotland's production of Black Watch and a post-show discussion with the artists.

The Cripple of Inishmaan
Invitation to Chicago Artists

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $25 tickets to Druid Theatre's production of The Cripple of Inishmaan.

Uncle Vanya
Conversation with Lev Dodin

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $20 tickets to Maly Drama Theatre's Uncle Vanya and an intimate conversation with its Artistic Director, Lev Dodin.

Itsoseng
Invitation to Chicago Artists

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $10 tickets to Omphile Molusi's original production of Itsoseng.

Maudits Sonnants
Conversation with Compagnie Transe Express

An on-site conversation with company members of France’s Transe Express, preceding the evening’s airborne performance of Transe Express for over 50,000 Navy Pier visitors.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Invitation to Chicago Artists

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $5 tickets to Tim Supple’s extraordinary production from India and Sri Lanka.

The Investigation
Student Performance and Discussion; Invitation to Chicago Artists

A complimentary performance and discussion for Chicago-area theater students, as well as deeply discounted tickets for Chicago’s creative community.

Sweet William
Invitation to Chicago Artists

Exclusively for Chicago artists and their peers, $10 tickets to see one of Britain's most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, Michael Pennington.

Farewell Umbrella
Experts’ Panel on Physical Theater

A discussion on the state of the physical theater art in Chicago, with complimentary tickets to James Thiérree’s Farewell Umbrella provided by The Boeing Company. Featuring: David H. Bell (Moderator), Nathan Allen, Dexter Bullard, David Catlin, Paola Coletto-Kaplan, Adrian Danzig, Sylvia DiStasi, Jim Lasko, Blake Montgomery. Download the transcript

Saint Joan
Shaw vs. Shakespeare Debate

A discussion with CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and ShawChicago Artistic Director Robert Scogin, together with an invitation to an open dress rehearsal of Shaw Festival of Canada’s Saint Joan.

Fragments
Student Performance and Discussion

A complimentary performance of Peter Brook’s Fragments for 160 Chicago-area theater students, including a discussion with cast members Jos Houben, Kathryn Hunter and Marcello Magni.