Writers Theatre presents a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's As You Like It, featuring an original folk-pop score by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub. Directed by Braden Abraham, the production follows Orlando, Duke Senior, and the women in his life as they navigate exile in the enchanting Forest of Arden, discovering themes of acceptance and transformational love along the way. The show runs from October 30 to December 14, 2025, with its press opening on November 7, 2025.
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BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
October 17, 2021 Cloran’s production cleverly unites Shakespeare’s text and the Beatles’ music to come together (pun intended) in a lively and original version of AS YOU LIKE IT.
Citadel Theater AS YOU LIKE IT To Make Its U.S. Debut
April 09, 2019 People don't just like Daryl Cloran's reimagined version of the Shakespeare classic As You Like It - they love it! This week, Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced that Cloran's Beatles-inspired production, presented in association with Citadel Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, will make its American debut as part of their 2019/2020 Season.Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
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