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William Shakespeare’s Hamlet tells the story of the young prince of Denmark, who discovers that his father has been murdered by his uncle. His uncle has married Hamlet’s mother, and claimed the throne. Betrayed by those he trusts, Hamlet finds himself alone in the shadowy world, and with time running out, he determines to find out the truth.
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Video: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
April 17, 2024Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON's THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out the all-new video!
Photos: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN At Marriott Theatre
April 16, 2024Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. See photos from the production!
Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
April 12, 2024xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre
April 12, 2024Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN. THE MUSIC MAN began previews April 10, opens Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm and runs through June 2, 2024. Check out photos of the cast here!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
April 10, 2024Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced its 2024-25 season lineup, which kicks off this June. Subscriptions are available now.
Eddie Izzard Brings HAMLET to Chicago Next Month
March 27, 2024Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced an addition to the season: Tony Award-nominated actor Eddie Izzard brings her celebrated solo theatrical performance of Hamlet to Chicago, direct from a triple-extended New York run at the Orpheum and Greenwich House Theaters and prior to launching a highly anticipated London transfer at Riverside Studios.
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April
March 14, 2024Marriott Theatre will continue its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Jason Alexander to Star in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
February 22, 2024Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the full company of Judgment Day, a world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander in his Chicago stage debut.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is at Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago, Illinois.
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a bold and innovative year-round season—featuring plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside education programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, and creative community engagement with artists and neighbors across the city. Founded in 1986, the Theater has evolved and expanded to present as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually and has been honored with numerous national and international awards. Chicago Shakespeare is the city’s leading presenter of international work and has toured its own productions to five continents. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen.
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre (6/25 - 8/11) | |
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Jefferey Cooke - Objects in the Mirror...
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9 to 5: the Musical
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (5/2 - 5/10) | |
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Steel Magnolias
Steel Beam Theatre (4/19 - 5/12) | |
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The Singularity Play
Jackalope Theatre Company (5/19 - 6/22) | |
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The Hatmaker's Wife
Theatre EVOLVE (4/12 - 5/4) | |
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Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour
Roosevelt University Auditorium Building (11/19 - 1/10) | |
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