CST provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. with its annual Short Shakespeare production, presenting a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, telling the tale of the strong-willed Kate and Petruchio, a man willing to marry her if the price is right. These likely foes and unlikely lovers enter into Shakespeare's most famous battle of the sexes, leaving audiences wondering who from this colorful cast of characters tames whom.
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Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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My Life as a Cowboy
Open Space Arts (1/23 - 2/8) | |
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Lizzy & The Triggermen
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts (4/28 - 4/28) | |
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Red Light Winter
Ego Death Theatre Collective (2/20 - 3/8) | |
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BEETLEJUICE
Prairie Home Alliance Theater (5/5 - 5/7) | |
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2026 Night Nation Run - Chicago, IL
Soldier Field (5/30 - 5/30) | |
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