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A New Theatrical Film
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Now through May 16: Filmed this winter in one live, uninterrupted take, Macbeth’s tragic, bloody downfall is retold by the best friend he betrays and murders.
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Be inspired by local high school students who unleashed their imaginations on Hamlet, and made meaningful connections across schools and neighborhoods.
A New Theatrical Film
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Now through May 2: Exploring the power of our words and actions, the innocent poet murdered by the mob in Julius Caesar first searches for the subject of his new poem.
New Video-Enhanced Audio Play
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Now through May 16: Set in a turbulent Cuba before Castro takes power, bold images mix with deft renditions of Shakespeare’s poetry—offering a fiery examination of corruption.
New Audio Play with Original Music
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Now through May 16: Featuring original music and immersive 360° sound, Shakespeare’s lyrical verse traces the journeys of Illyria’s lovers and lost souls.
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Eerie ghosts. Wicked witches. Villains galore. Teller (of Penn & Teller) and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines explore the scary, strange, and supernatural in Shakespeare’s plays.
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MAY 24
A madcap “investigative report” strikes just the right chord—revealing secrets (and a few songs) from the world premiere musical coming to our stage next year.
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A WTTW Channel 11 program celebrating the community-building spirit of one of our city’s favorite summertime traditions, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks.
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Through performances, interviews, and more, WTTW Channel 11 examines Chicago’s special relationship with the works of our namesake, William Shakespeare.
in-person performances to return october 2021 with...
PAST STREAMING PRODUCTIONS
A Highlight from Our Collection
MARCH 15–28, 2021
Witty wordplay ignites hearts and minds in Shakespeare’s playful romantic comedy—recorded in front of a live audience in the Courtyard Theater.