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The School for Lies at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Dates: 12/4/2012 - 1/20/2013
📍 Theatre: Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago, IL
Phone: 3125955600
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Courtyard Theater: - David Ives; dir: Barbara Gaines.
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It's 1666 and the brightest, wittiest salon in Paris is that of Celimene, a beautiful young widow so known for her satiric tongue that she's being sued for it. Surrounded by a bevy of ridiculous, yet hopeful, suitors, Celimene has managed to evade love since her beloved husband died-until today, when the mysterious Frank appears. Armed with ruthless wit and acidic misanthropy, Frank turns Celimene's world upside-down, taking on her suitors, matching her barb for barb, and teaching her how to live again.
With its modern language couched in cunning verse, THE SCHOOL FOR LIES is French Farce at its finest , combining a heady mix of mistaken identity, misguided romance, deception and even drag in a slyly crafted confection.
News About The School for Lies at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
November 19, 2025 Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released first-look production photos for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Selina Cadell and running through December 21 in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
October 14, 2025 Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com playing just in time for the holiday season. Learn more!
Barbara Gaines to Step Down as Artistic Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theater in 2023
March 01, 2022 Thirty-six years after founding Chicago Shakespeare Theater and paving the way for the Tony Award-winning company to become one of the nation’s leading theaters, Barbara Gaines has announced her plan to step down as Artistic Director in 2023.About the Theatre
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