Shake off the ordinary. shake up your year.
let us shake your soul!
The unmatched electricity of live performance. Sensational storytelling. And award-winning artists at the top of their game. This is the Chicago Shakespeare experience. Subscribe to the 2023/24 Season to get the best seats at the best price, along with FREE exchange privileges.
Whether you choose a classic package with dates you can put on your calendar now, or an ultra-flexible “Bard Card” (a pack of 6 ticket credits to use however you wish), it’s easier than ever for you to return for another unforgettable season—or join us for the first time!
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Islander |
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Judgment Day |
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6 Ticket Credits to use on any show, at any time! Enjoy premium seating access anywhere in the theater with an “All Access” Bard Card for $480. Looking for the most affordable option? The “Economy Bard Card” delivers at $300—that’s only $50 per ticket
October 25–November 26, 2023
Shakespeare’s cleverest comedy is brought to vibrant new life as director Tyrone Phillips reimagines Illyria in the Caribbean isles. Filled with witty commentary on gender, class, and sexuality, this sparkling romance revels in the intoxicating power of love.
November 29–December 17, 2023
Edinburgh Festival Fringe winner for Best New Musical, featuring a contemporary folk-inspired score and epic storytelling! Two performers reveal a world of characters in this WorldStage event, creating a dazzling, unexpected soundscape as dramatic as the Scottish coastline.
January 12–28, 2024
A mighty journey through the American heartland in a world premiere music-theater work. Tony Award winner Justin Peck and Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury unite to transform Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed concept album Illinois into a full-length theatrical performance.
February 2–March 3, 2024
Tony Award nominee, Paralympic champion, and bilateral above-knee amputee Katy Sullivan stars as the ruthless king in director Edward Hall’s take on Shakespeare’s infamous tale. A divided kingdom is fertile ground for a tyrant’s climb to power.
April 23–May 26, 2024
Emmy and Tony Award winner Jason Alexander makes his Chicago stage debut in an irreverent new comedy. After a near-death experience, morally bankrupt lawyer Sammy Campo is threatened with eternal damnation and forms an unlikely bond with a priest having his own crisis of faith.
May 29–June 30, 2024
An immersive experience of puzzles and cryptology from renowned magician and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong—hailed as “breathtaking as a Houdini escape” (LA Times). Clues are everywhere, so be ready for surprises behind every illusion.