Chicago Shakespeare Theater is grateful to the organizations and individuals who partner with us to help spread the word about the work on our stages! Find shareable resources below for our upcoming productions. We welcome your ideas for collaboration! Contact Hannah Kennedy, CST Director of Communications, at [email protected].
42 BALLOONS
May 24—Jun 29, 2025
A soaringly original musical inspired by the crazy but true story of “Lawnchair Larry”—a man with 42 weather balloons, a lawn chair & a dream. North American Premiere.
CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS
Jul 10—Aug 3, 2025
World-famous circus astounds audiences of all ages with heart-stopping acrobatics, high-flying hilarity, and death-defying tricks this summer.
BILLIE JEAN
Jul 18—Aug 10, 2025
Sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King shatters glass ceilings on and off the court in this World Premiere from acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson.
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Sep 3—28, 2025
Set in the Harlem Renaissance, a major new production of the musical revue celebrating Fats Waller from the extraordinary artists who began it all