Now Playing: Madagascar
A 70-minute musical adventure for young audiences based on the hit animated film.
Season Tickets On Sale Now
Benefits provide the ultimate flexibility—whether you see all the shows, or just your favorites.
Parks 2017: Romeo and Juliet
This tale of true love found—and tragically lost—comes alive in a 75-minute production.
A SPACE FOR THE IMAGINATION
Learn about our expanded campus and the transformative campaign making it possible.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
This fall, head back to 1919 as a band of Suffragettes stages this “battle of the sexes.”
WORLD'S STAGE EVENT FROM MEXICO
See Teatro Línea de Sombra in Destinos, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.
RED VELVET: Winter 2018
A black man takes London’s stage as Othello for the first time. How will society respond?
SS! A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A 75-minute abridged version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy for students and families
SCHILLER’S MARY STUART
Two extraordinary queens go head to head in a power play over the right to rule this winter.
WAITING FOR GODOT
Ireland's Druid Theatre returns to present a revelatory take on Beckett’s masterpiece.
See MACBETH in The Yard
The creators behind The Tempest returns with a magical take on “the Scottish play.”
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20 Sun, Aug 20 2:00 p.m. | 21 Mon, Aug 21 | 22 Tue, Aug 22 | 23 Wed, Aug 23 11:00 a.m. | 24 Thu, Aug 24 | 25 Fri, Aug 25 | 26 Sat, Aug 26 |
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17 Sun, Sep 17 2:00 p.m. | 18 Mon, Sep 18 | 19 Tue, Sep 19 7:30 p.m. | 20 Wed, Sep 20 7:30 p.m. | 21 Thu, Sep 21 7:30 p.m. | 22 Fri, Sep 22 7:30 p.m. | 23 Sat, Sep 23 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. |
24 Sun, Sep 24 2:00 p.m. | 25 Mon, Sep 25 | 26 Tue, Sep 26 7:30 p.m. | 27 Wed, Sep 27 | 28 Thu, Sep 28 7:30 p.m. | 29 Fri, Sep 29 7:30 p.m. | 30 Sat, Sep 30 8:00 p.m. |
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15 Sun, Oct 15 | 16 Mon, Oct 16 | 17 Tue, Oct 17 8:00 p.m. | 18 Wed, Oct 18 | 19 Thu, Oct 19 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. | 20 Fri, Oct 20 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. | 21 Sat, Oct 21 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. |
22 Sun, Oct 22 2:00 p.m.   Audio-described with optional Touch Tour (PA) Come for the PreAmble 1 hour before curtain 2:30 p.m. | 23 Mon, Oct 23 | 24 Tue, Oct 24 | 25 Wed, Oct 25 8:00 p.m. | 26 Thu, Oct 26 8:00 p.m. | 27 Fri, Oct 27 7:30 p.m.   ASL Duo-interpreted (CC) Attend a Cast Call with actors in the Pub at 6:30 8:00 p.m. | 28 Sat, Oct 28 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. |
29 Sun, Oct 29 2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. | 30 Mon, Oct 30 | 31 Tue, Oct 31 |
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07 Sun, Jan 7 6:30 p.m. | 08 Mon, Jan 8 | 09 Tue, Jan 9 7:30 p.m. | 10 Wed, Jan 10 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. | 11 Thu, Jan 11 7:30 p.m. | 12 Fri, Jan 12 | 13 Sat, Jan 13 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. |
14 Sun, Jan 14 2:00 p.m. Audio-described with optional Touch Tour (PA) Come for the PreAmble 1 hour before curtain | 15 Mon, Jan 15 | 16 Tue, Jan 16 | 17 Wed, Jan 17 7:30 p.m. | 18 Thu, Jan 18 | 19 Fri, Jan 19 | 20 Sat, Jan 20 8:00 p.m. |
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18 Sun, Mar 18 2:00 p.m. Audio-described with optional Touch Tour (PA) Come for the PreAmble 1 hour before curtain | 19 Mon, Mar 19 | 20 Tue, Mar 20 7:30 p.m. | 21 Wed, Mar 21 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. | 22 Thu, Mar 22 7:30 p.m. | 23 Fri, Mar 23 7:30 p.m. | 24 Sat, Mar 24 8:00 p.m. |
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08 Sun, Apr 8 6:30 p.m. | 09 Mon, Apr 9 | 10 Tue, Apr 10 | 11 Wed, Apr 11 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. | 12 Thu, Apr 12 7:30 p.m. | 13 Fri, Apr 13 7:30 p.m. | 14 Sat, Apr 14 8:00 p.m. |
15 Sun, Apr 15 2:00 p.m. | 16 Mon, Apr 16 | 17 Tue, Apr 17 | 18 Wed, Apr 18 | 19 Thu, Apr 19 | 20 Fri, Apr 20 | 21 Sat, Apr 21 |
22 Sun, Apr 22 | 23 Mon, Apr 23 | 24 Tue, Apr 24 | 25 Wed, Apr 25 7:30 p.m. | 26 Thu, Apr 26 7:30 p.m. | 27 Fri, Apr 27 7:30 p.m. | 28 Sat, Apr 28 7:30 p.m. |
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Cst Spotlight
News
June 2, 2017
The Game-Changer
Chris Jones at the Chicago Tribune takes a closer look at the impact of The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.
April 13, 2017
2017/18 Season Announced
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a season of incredible performances, fresh interpretations, and the opening of The Yard.
March 14, 2017
Madagascar—A Musical Adventure coming to Navy Pier this Summer
The hit 70-minute musical adaptation of the DreamWorks film begins July 13 at Chicago Shakespeare.
March 13, 2017
Love's Labor's Lost's Talented Teen Actor
Pioneer Press talks with 14-year-old professional actor Aaron Lamm, who currently appears on stage at CST in the role of Moth.
March 6, 2017
Interview with The Yard’s Architect, Gordon Gill
Partner of award-winning Chicago firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), talks with Chicago Architecture Foundation.
March 2, 2017
CST joins International Latino Theater Festival
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) festival will enhance visibility for Latino artists, featuring Chicago as a world-class theater destination.
February 27, 2017
"Delectable comedy made clear, biting and dark"
Chicago on the Aisle lauds Love's Labor's Lost from Director Maraden, playing now through March 26.
February 20, 2017
Sunday Breakfast: Rick Boynton
Daily North Shore talks to CST's Creative Producer about his life, career and The Book of Joseph.
February 14, 2017
Sense and Sensibility Garners Craig Noel Award
CST's Sean Allan Krill won for "Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical" for his portayal of Colonel Brandon at The Old Globe.
February 9, 2017
The Book of Joseph is Jeff Recommended
The real life story of a family torn apart by war, fighting to escape and survive makes its world premiere. Now playing.
February 2, 2017
Letters reveal family’s journey of survival in Book of Joseph
Chicago Sun-Times features the world premiere from Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, playing through March 5.
January 30, 2017
Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet Cast and Creative Announced
The dynamic ensemble and artistic team for the 75-minute abridgment includes adapter and director Marti Lyons.
January 23, 2017
CST Leadership Named New City Stage's #1 Players of 2017
Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson top the list of Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago
January 16, 2017
The Book of Joseph from Book to Play
Author Rich Hollander speaks with WBAL NewsRadio 1090 about how his book has been adapted to the stage.
January 10, 2017
Theater Week: Love's Labor's Lost
Chicago Theatre Week celebrates with an array of shows including Shakespeare's playful romatic comedy from CST.
January 4, 2017
A Last Farewell, Shakespeare 400 Chicago
Chicago Tribune's editors looks back at the yearlong international festival, drawing strength from the Bard's enduring words.
December 29, 2016
The Book of Joseph in Top 10 Shows to See in 2017
Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones picks the world premiere from Artistic Director Barbara Gaines beginning January 29.
December 14, 2016
Behind the Scenes at The Yard
In this Project Innovation episode, BuiltWorlds dons its hard hat for a sneak peak of CST's new theater.
December 19, 2016
WBEZ Reflects on Shakespeare 400 Chicago
Worldview interviews British theater company Cheek By Jowl on the yearlong international festival.
December 7, 2016
King Charles III actor on WCIU's You and Me This Morning
Robert Bathurst discussing taking on the title role with Chris DeRose
November 28, 2016
Ride the Cyclone a hit at New York's MCC
The CST hit, now in NYC with director Rachel Rockwell was named a New York Times Critics' Pick.
Watch & Listen
Video: Madagascar — A Musical Adventure
Video: A Summer Tradition
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