Video: In Rehearsal With HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jan 21, 2026
Go inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's presentation of Royal Shakespeare Company's Hamnet, based on the best-selling novel by Maggie O'Farrell, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi, Red Velvet, Hymn), and directed by Erica Whyman.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.
Photos: First look at King Avenue Players’ SHREK THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 23, 2025
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Good people, draw near! Our story is for all to hear! King Avenue Players proudly presents 'Shrek the Musical', based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig with Music by Jeanin Tesori and Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Brian Cox Becomes Patron of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
At a special celebration of Brian Cox's role in Dundee's vibrant and influential cultural landscape - it was announced that the internationally acclaimed Dundonian actor has become the new Patron of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre.
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN & More Set For Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Edward Hall and Executive Director Kimberly Motes have announced the 2025/26 season lineup. The season includes 12 productions across CST’s three stages, with two world premieres, three North American premieres, and six Shakespeare and Shakespeare-adjacent productions.
Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Stages Theatre Company has announced their 2025-2026 season. 'A Season That Brings Us Together' features a diverse blend of plays, musicals, and world premieres, each highlighting the importance of friendships and being brave, as well as the joy found in connecting and supporting each other and the community.
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced their 2025 season – a programme that celebrates creativity, connection, and community. Audiences can look forward to a year of premieres, new creations, and returning favourites for all ages.