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CST Presents AS YOU LIKE IT Through 3/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2011


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) rings in the New Year with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, staged by CST's Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin. The acting company for Griffin's lush production includes a host of Chicago Shakespeare favorites who have collectively performed over 100 roles at CST. Among the returning cast members are Kate Fry, performing the role of Rosalind in her seventh appearance at CST; Chaon Cross as Celia in her sixth CST appearance; Matt Schwader as Orlando in his ninth appearance; Phillip James Brannon as Touchstone in his fourth appearance; and longtime collaborators Ross Lehman as Jaques and Kevin Gudahl as Duke Senior, who return to CST to perform their respective 13th and 27th roles. Chicago Shakespeare Theater's As You Like It runs now through March 6, 2011, in CST's Courtyard Theater. Tickets are $44-$75 with special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents Short Shakespeare! Macbeth
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences with Short Shakespeare! Macbeth, a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's Macbeth adapted and directed by David H. Bell.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents Funk It Up About Nothin' In NY, Australia & Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2011


?Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) Funk It Up About Nothin'-an exuberant hip-hop 'ad-rap-tation' of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing-will thrill audiences in New York City, Chicago and Australia in the New Year.

CST Presents AS YOU LIKE IT, 1/5-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2011


?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) rings in the New Year with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, staged by CST's Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents Short Shakespeare! Macbeth
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 3, 2011


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences with Short Shakespeare! Macbeth, a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's Macbeth adapted and directed by David H. Bell.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents Short Shakespeare! Macbeth
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2010


?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences with Short Shakespeare! Macbeth, a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare's Macbeth adapted and directed by David H. Bell.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents The Cripple of Inishmaan
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) brings two of the world's finest theater companies to Chicago audiences this spring with back-to-back productions for the World's Stage Series.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents Funk It Up About Nothin' In NY, Australia & Chicago
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2010


?Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) Funk It Up About Nothin'-an exuberant hip-hop 'ad-rap-tation' of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing-will thrill audiences in New York City, Chicago and Australia in the New Year.

Fry, Cross & More Set For CST's AS YOU LIKE IT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2010


?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) rings in the New Year with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, staged by CST's Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin.

CST Family Series Continues with The Carnival of the Animals and The Story of Babar
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


On the heels of its acclaimed world-premiere family musical The Emperor's New Clothes, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the 2010/11 CST Family Series with another joyous musical event for the entire family.

CPS and CST Team Up for ROMEO AND JULIET, 10/29-30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2010


In their fifth annual CPS Shakespeare! collaboration, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) artists and an ensemble of 30 students and teachers from ten Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are breaking down language barriers and promoting critical literacy with an adaptation of William Shakespeare's iconic Romeo and Juliet. CPS Shakespeare! brings together a diverse group of students from CPS high schools across Chicago in a collaborative process that provides training with a team of theater professionals, including text coaches and a fight choreographer. The script, adapted by Director Kirsten Kelly, includes portions of verse in Spanish to represent the diversity of the ensemble and Chicago community. CPS Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet is performed on the same set designed for CST's current full-length production of Romeo and Juliet in the Courtyard Theater.

CST Family Series Continues with The Carnival of the Animals and The Story of Babar
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


On the heels of its acclaimed world-premiere family musical The Emperor's New Clothes, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the 2010/11 CST Family Series with another joyous musical event for the entire family.

Hampson Discusses New Season, Featuring New Macbeth in Chicago
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Thomas Hampson's new season begins on Friday, October 1, when he gives the first of nine performances in the title role of Verdi's Macbeth at Lyric Opera of Chicago (Oct 1-30).

CPS and CST Team Up for ROMEO AND JULIET, 10/29-30
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2010


In their fifth annual CPS Shakespeare! collaboration, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) artists and an ensemble of 30 students and teachers from ten Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are breaking down language barriers and promoting critical literacy with an adaptation of William Shakespeare's iconic Romeo and Juliet. CPS Shakespeare! brings together a diverse group of students from CPS high schools across Chicago in a collaborative process that provides training with a team of theater professionals, including text coaches and a fight choreographer. The script, adapted by Director Kirsten Kelly, includes portions of verse in Spanish to represent the diversity of the ensemble and Chicago community. CPS Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet is performed on the same set designed for CST's current full-length production of Romeo and Juliet in the Courtyard Theater.

Thomas Hampson 2010-11 Season Celebrates Music of Gustav Mahler
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2010


The music of Gustav Mahler - who was born 150 years ago and died a century ago - will be the centerpiece of a far-ranging new season for Thomas Hampson.

LOST's Cuse And Lindelof Will Present 'Top Ten' List On LETTERMAN 5/19
by Charlie Piane - May 17, 2010


Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, the executive producers and creative forces behind the series 'Lost,' will present the Top Ten List on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, May 19 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT). The sixth and final season of 'Lost' wraps up with the series finale on Sunday, May 23.

Courtney Love To Visit CBS's 'Late Show With David Letterman,' Tuesday, April 27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2010


Musician Courtney Love will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Tuesday, April 27 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Cover Athlete For 'Madden NFL 11' To Present Top Ten List On CBS's 'LATE SHOW' 4/22
by Charlie Piane - Apr 21, 2010


The cover athlete for the 'Madden NFL 11' video game will present the Top Ten List on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, April 22 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Selected by fans in a special online vote, the identity of the NFL star to grace the cover of the latest edition the popular EA Sports video game will be revealed earlier Thursday. The 'Madden NFL 11' video game hits stores August 10.

Courtney Love To Visit CBS's 'Late Show With David Letterman,' Tuesday, April 27
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Musician Courtney Love will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Tuesday, April 27 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Their 2010/11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2010


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson announced today the lineup of productions for the 2010/11 Season.

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