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[Beverly, MA (Regional), 2007]
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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical

Shakespeare TheatreCompany Candide


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreCyrano

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatrePericles

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreLittle Foxes

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreDon Carlos

Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreKing John

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatrePeer Gynt

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHenry VI

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreVolpone

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHenry V

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHenry IV

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreMother Courage and Her Children

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreRichard II


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHamlet

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatrRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatreMerry Wives of Windsor

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Shakespeare TheatreBeggar's Opera

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatreTwelfth Night


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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Resident Production

Shakespeare Theatre

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Shakespeare Theatre

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress , Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Shakespeare Theatre

Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatreMacbeth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Shakespeare Theatre


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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Shakespeare Theatre


winner
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production

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Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

Melting Pot announced casting for the UK and Ireland tour of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, starring James Bye, Hannah Sinclair Robinson, Jo Castleton, and Caroline Faber, with the production set to visit towns and cities nationwide.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Extend Again in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Following the recent announcement that Paranormal Activity is set to return to its West End home, a fourth extension has been announced, following demand ahead of reopening in the capital.
Divina De Campo Joins RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Drag queen and singer Divina De Campo, runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will join the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, reprising its record-breaking UK premiere run.
Porchlight Music Theatre Names New Executive Director and Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre announced Klaus Peter Schuller as its new executive director and Michael Weber as The Elaine Cohen and Arlen Rubin Artistic Director, with Schuller set to join the Chicago company later this year.
THE LION KING Broadway and Touring 'Ed' Will Swap Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

Disney’s The Lion King has announced that Robb Sapp and Sam Linda, who play the role of Ed on Broadway and tour, respectively, will switch productions. Learn more here!
Cast Set For the St Cassian's Chamber Choir in RIDE THE CYCLONE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Kayna Montecillo and Josh Butler join returning cast members for RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, following the show's sold-out UK premiere run in 2025.
Shattered Globe Theatre Adds 3 New Ensemble Members and 5 Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 
RIDE THE CYCLONE Will Return To Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL will return to Southwark Playhouse Elephant from Friday 19 June 2026 to Saturday 22 August 2026 following its UK premiere run in 2025.
Production Team Revealed For 52nd Anniversary Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

At the 52nd Anniversary Joseph Jefferson Awards for Non-Equity Theater, more than 150 recognized artists and new emerging faces and voices will be honored in a program under the artistic direction of Adrian Abel Azevedo.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

The West End hit Paranormal Activity will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from September 2026. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
TRU to Present Live Town Hall: Being Nonbinary In A Predominantly Binary Business
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a live Town Hall titled 'Being Nonbinary in a Predominantly Binary Business' at Polaris North Studio, exploring the unique challenges faced by nonbinary individuals in theater.
Debo Balogun, Ashli Rene Funches and More to Star in COVENANT at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The Goodman’s Centennial 2025/2026 Season will continue with the Chicago premiere of Covenant.  BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley is set to direct.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Return to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Paranormal Activity will return to its Ambassadors Theatre home this August after a brief hiatus, marking a third extension for the hit production. Learn more here!
Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, Evelyn Hoskins Join WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin, and Evelyn Hoskins are set to join the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of WAITRESS, enhancing the beloved musical with their acclaimed talents.
Cast Set for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Ma Rainey and her band return to The Goodman this spring in a major revival—and a reunion of two Chicago theater legends. Goodman Family Resident Director Chuck Smith directs August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with Associate/Music Director Harry J. Lennix.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Opens 2026 With Paul Slade Smith's UNNECESSARY FARCE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!
Shakespeare Theatre Company Adds New Dates for Eddie Izzard’s HAMLET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a second week of performances of Tony Award-nominee Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet. Learn more about the production here.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY West End Premiere at Ambassadors Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photography for the West End run of Paranormal Activity. Patrick Heusinger and Melissa James reprise their Leeds Playhouse roles as ‘James’ and ‘Lou’.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Chicago Shakespeare Theatre been nominated for?

Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Company Candide, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Pericles, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Little Foxes, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Don Carlos, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for King John, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Peer Gynt, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry VI, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Volpone, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry V, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mother Courage and Her Children, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard II, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merry Wives of Windsor, Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Beggar's Opera, Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night, Outstanding Director, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actress , Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for , Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for , Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for .

What awards has Chicago Shakespeare Theatre won?

Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Director, Resident Production (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards), and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards).

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