Chicago Shakespeare Theater Videos

Four years after making his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Jagged Little Pill, John Cardoza is back on Broadway. This time he's the leading man... or rather, one of three. In this video, watch as he tells us all about his new role in The Notebook.

Jason Alexander discusses why he is excited to dive into rehearsals for the world premiere comedy JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, running April 23–May 26, 2024 in the video here!

Get a first look at footage of The Notebook on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's introduction to Shakespeare’s work for young audiences with a 75-minute abridgement of Romeo and Juliet, adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. This production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of young love found—and tragically lost—in the 1980s. Check out the video!

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3 in all new video!

In this video, watch as the Broadway-bound company of The Notebook stops to chat about rehearsals so far, what makes the new musical special, and so much more!

Watch as Director Edward Hall and Katy Sullivan (Richard III) discuss reuniting to take on this epic political thriller RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare. Tony Award-nominated actor, Paralympic champion, and bilateral above-knee amputee Katy Sullivan makes her Chicago Shakespeare Theater debut in the title role.

Get a first look at footage of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's Illinoise!

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare's production of ILLINOISE, which begins performances January 28th through February 18th, 2024.

Get a first look at Prieto ahead of a run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. A cultural high point of our city’s Latino Heritage Month, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival Destinos showcases Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S., and Latin America.

An all new clip has been released from Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2023 production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Watch as LeFou (Sam Linda) showers praise upon Gaston (David Sajewich), with help from the ensemble! Check out the video here!

In her final production as Chicago Shakespeare Theater artistic director, Barbara Gaines stages Shakespeare’s riotous The Comedy of Errors, imprinting her legacy of inventive and captivating interpretations of the Bard’s work for today’s audiences. Go inisde reheartsals with newly released photos and video of the company in action!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has debuted a first look music video of the song 'If This Is Love' from the world premiere of The Notebook, performed in-studio by Ingrid Michaelson, who is writing the production’s music and lyrics. Watch here!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting William Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Courtyard Theater through May 29, 2022.  

Marriott Theatre presents GREASE, previewing Wednesday, January 15th, at 7:30 p.m., opening on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:30 p.m. and closing Sunday, March 15th.

Chicago Shakespeare's production of The King's Speech is now on stage and we've got an exclusive first look at the production!

Chicago Shakespeare's production of The King's Speech begins performances September 12, and they've released a special first look at the cast!

In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by two stars of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Matt Mueller and Nadia Brown. Check out the recipe for Katie's Tasty Tricky Truffles below!

Last night, Chicago Cubs star Kyle Schwarber attended MIRACLE, the hit Chicago Cubs inspired musical, currently running at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted Street). Set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, Schwarber sang the seventh inning stretch during intermission.

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater North American premiere of SIX THE MUSCAL in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, now on stage through June 30, 2019. Get a first look at new video of the show!