BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Dates: 5/28/2026 - 6/28/2026
📍 Theatre: Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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Brokeback Mountain, adapted by Ashley Robinson from Annie Proulx's acclaimed short story, explores the complex relationship between two cowboys over the decades. The production features songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and is directed by Jonathan Butterell. This North American premiere will run at the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater from May 28 to June 28, 2026, showcasing a powerful narrative of love, loss, and societal challenges.
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Review: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
June 05, 2026 Rugged masculinity meets forbidden queer romance in Brokeback Mountain. Based on Annie Proulx’s short story (which was adapted into a buzzy 2005 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger), Ashley Robinson’s play follows the clandestine romance between ranchers Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar over 20 years in rural Wyoming.
Photos: Get a First Look at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
June 03, 2026 Chicago Shakespeare Theater is presenting Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson’s adaptation of the novella by Annie Proulx that inspired the Academy Award-winning film. See photos here!
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BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Makes North American Premiere With Chicago Shakespeare Theater
May 02, 2026 Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) has announced the cast and creative team for Brokeback Mountain, the North American premiere production of Ashley Robinson’s adaptation of the novella by Annie Proulx that inspired the Academy Award-winning film.
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN & More Set For Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2025/26 Season Lineup
April 09, 2025 Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Edward Hall and Executive Director Kimberly Motes have announced the 2025/26 season lineup. The season includes 12 productions across CST’s three stages, with two world premieres, three North American premieres, and six Shakespeare and Shakespeare-adjacent productions.About the Theatre
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BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (05/28/26-06/28/26)
FAULT (04/18/26-05/24/26)
MRS. KRISHNAN’S PARTY (04/07/26-04/26/26)
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (04/02/26-05/03/26)
Hamnet (02/10/26-03/08/26)
42 Balloons (05/24/25-06/29/25)
Sunny Afternoon (03/21/25-04/27/25)
Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream (02/04/25-03/08/25)
FAULT (04/18/26-05/24/26)
MRS. KRISHNAN’S PARTY (04/07/26-04/26/26)
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (04/02/26-05/03/26)
Hamnet (02/10/26-03/08/26)
42 Balloons (05/24/25-06/29/25)
Sunny Afternoon (03/21/25-04/27/25)
Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream (02/04/25-03/08/25)
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