HAMLET: THROUGH JUNE 9
Maurice Jones takes on the iconic title role, leading an outstanding company of actors.
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE MAY 14
The wives of Henry VIII headline a pop-concert celebration of empowerment.
Beginning July 6
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Navy Pier for 75 minutes of musical magic, live on stage.
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Cst Spotlight
News
April 21, 2019
"Shakespeare will always be relevant"
Maurice Jones talks Hamlet and his approach to the title role with Rolling Out, sharing his thoughts on the importance of Shakespeare today.
April 15, 2019
SIX "will have you dancing in the aisles"
People Magazine spoke with producer Kenny Wax about SIX, and how this smash hit musical rewrites history "with a strong dose of female empowerment."
April 9, 2019
2019/20 Season Announced
This expansive line-up of plays, musicals, new work and international artistry will engage one of the broadest audiences of any theater in America today.
March 28, 2019
SIX a top pick for spring
Chicago Reader highlights the critically acclaimed hit new musical as an upcoming show to add to your must-see list.
February 21, 2019
Chicago Tribune gives "★★★★" to An Inspector Calls
"Daldry's heart-stopping deconstruction of the post-war thriller was a reminder of all that live theater can achieve."
February 19, 2019
“A directorial and acting masterclass”
NewCity praises Short Shakespeare! Macbeth: “an example of just how the theater industry might combat accusations of irrelevance.”
February 7, 2019
“Both timely and timeless”
Stage & Cinema sets the scene for An Inspector Calls: "Daldry’s production was a radical departure from conventional stagings."
January 24, 2019
★★★1/2 for “Empowering” Us/Them
Chris Jones from the Chicago Tribune says, “if you’re interested in the therapeutic value of storytelling, I doubt you’ll move a muscle.”
January 15, 2019
SIX tickets on sale now
Be among the first to book your seat for the North American Premiere of SIX, on stage beginning May 14: tickets start at just $32.
January 10, 2019
Midsummer extended due to popular demand
Joe Dowling’s enchanting production has been extended through February 3: new block of tickets on sale now.
December 20, 2018
Electrifying new musical to close 2018/19 Season
SIX, a musical uniting the legendary six wives of King Henry VIII, has been rescheduled into the timeframe of the previously announced world premiere musical, Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
December 4, 2018
“It feels so full circle”
Alexandra Silber shares her memories of Chicago theater growing up, and why playing Titania in Joe Dowling’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is like coming home.
November 29, 2018
“You can expect nothing but fun”
Q Brothers Collective swung by WCIU’s The Jam with a performance of “Ghost of Christmas Past.”
November 23, 2018
Q Brothers Christmas Carol “always a good time”
Chicago Tribune’s Chris Jones highlights the hip-hop holiday treat as the perfect show for anyone who just needs some laughs.
October 24, 2018
Chicago Tribune praises “circus at its best”
This show “makes you appreciate the collective, world-changing power of creative risk-taking.” Performances end November 4!
October 11, 2018
Raúl Esparza to star in Hamlet
Four time Tony Award-nominee and Law and Order: SVU alum Raúl Esparza will take the lead in Artistic Director Barbara Gaines’ staging this spring.
October 1, 2018
“Enchanting exuberance” at “five-star” Nell Gwynn
Stage and Cinema hails, “Scarlett Strallen’s deservedly praised Nell beguiles and seduces everyone in the house.”
September 17, 2018
Chicago Tribune gives
★★★★ to BigMouth
"A stunner of a show and here only through Sept. 22. So you can’t wait around. It is performed in such bravura fashion, you likely will be floored"
September 10, 2018
10 Jeff Award nominations
CST's nominations include Best Production of a Large Play for Macbeth, and Best Ensemble in a Play for The Taming of the Shrew.
September 12, 2018
BigMouth visits WBEZ Worldview
Creator and performer Valentijn Dhaenens and CST staff member Doreen Sayegh joined Jerome McDonnell to discuss this special WorldStage production from Belgium.
August 29, 2018
The Yard named ENR Midwest Best Project
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare took home top honors in Engineering News-Record’s 2018 Best Projects Awards, Cultural/Worship category.
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