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[Beverly, MA (Regional), 2007]
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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical

Shakespeare TheatreCompany Candide


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreCyrano

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatrePericles

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreLittle Foxes

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreDon Carlos

Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreKing John

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatrePeer Gynt

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHenry VI

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreVolpone

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHenry V

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHenry IV

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreMother Courage and Her Children

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreRichard II


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Resident Play

Shakespeare TheatreHamlet

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatrRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatreMerry Wives of Windsor

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Resident Musical

Shakespeare TheatreBeggar's Opera

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatreTwelfth Night


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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actress , Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Resident Production

Shakespeare TheatreMacbeth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production

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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production

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Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory

Watch a first look at Little Shop of Horrors at South Coast Repertory! The new video montage features a look at various scenes and musical numbers from the production, set to the title song and 'Suddenly Seymour' sung by the cast. Watch the video of the new production now!
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory opens its 2024-25 season with the musical creature feature Little Shop of Horrors, Directed by Jenn Thompson, the cult classic runs through Oct. 20 on the Segerstrom Stage. Check out photos here!
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
South Coast Repertory Opens 2024-25 Season With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

South Coast Repertory announced its 2024-25 season opener, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running from Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 on the Segerstrom Stage. Directed by Jenn Thompson, this marks the show's SCR debut.
Cast Set for THE STRANGER by Agatha Christie at Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre has revealed the cast of “The Stranger” by Agatha Christie. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast And Creatives Announced for LEOPOLDSTADT At The Huntington

The new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is set to open on Broadway this fall, featuring a fresh cast and innovative stage design. Get a sneak peek of what to expect from this iconic show.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble to Launch 2024-2025 Season with THE OUTSIDER

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will launch its 2024-2025 season with “The Outsider” by Paul Slade Smith. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Jill A. Anderson the NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR at Children's Theatre Company

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Jill A. Anderson to be its new Managing Director. Anderson will assumed the role early summer 2024. She succeeds Kimberly Motes, who departed in October 2023 to become Executive Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
Go To Productions Hosts The 2024 Go To New Play Fest: An Inaugural Celebration Of Original Works

Go To Productions has announced the launch of its inaugural 2024 Go To New Play Fest, a dynamic showcase featuring seven short plays by acclaimed playwrights Darren Canady, Stuart Day, and Douglas Post.
Cast Set For PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).
BTE Opens Season With Rapid-Fire Political Comedy THE OUTSIDER By Paul Slade Smith

BTE kicks off its season with THE OUTSIDER, a fast-paced political comedy by Paul Slade Smith, running from September 5 to October 6.
Photos: THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Now In Chicago Parks Through August 11

See photos of the colorful and interactive The Lizard Y El Sol—Goodman Theatre’s second “Theater for the Very Young Production” that’s developed for audiences under age five and their adult friends and family.
The Four C Notes Come to Florida Studio Theatre

 Florida Studio Theatre  will open The Four C Notes, a tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy tunes like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night).”
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer And Seth Rudetsky To Star In SETH'S BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES

Experience two nights of Broadway magic with Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer, and Seth Rudetsky at The Studebaker Theater on July 28-29, 2024.
Raven Theatre Reveals 42nd Season Lineup For 2024-25

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!
Steep Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2024 Season

Steep Theatre will be back on stage in 2024 with two new productions that continue the company's tradition of bringing new work to Chicago audiences.
Sacred Fools Theatre Company Brings TYT5 to the Hollywood Fringe

Sacred Fools Theatre Company will present TYT5, premiering at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival. TYT5 is directed by Sidney Edwards and will run for seven performances June 11th through June 30th at the Broadwater Black Box in Los Angeles.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Hartford Stage's 2.5 MINUTE RIDE

Hartford Stage announced the cast and creative team for the Tony Award-winning theatre's 60th anniversary season finale, Lisa Kron's 2.5 Minute Ride.
Undermain Theatre Announces EXIT THE KING And More for 2024-2025 Season

UNDERMAIN has announced its 41st 2024/2025 Season The Season of Identity.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Chicago Shakespeare Theatre been nominated for?

Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Company Candide. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Pericles. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Little Foxes. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Don Carlos. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for King John. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Peer Gynt. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry VI. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Volpone. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry V. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry IV. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mother Courage and Her Children. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard II. Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet. Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III. Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merry Wives of Windsor. Outstanding Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Beggar's Opera. Outstanding Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night. Outstanding Director, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Costume Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Macbeth. Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards). Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards). Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards).

What awards has Chicago Shakespeare Theatre won?

Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano, Outstanding Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Director, Resident Production (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards), and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Production (Olivier Awards).

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