The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free staged readings of ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at multiple Chicago-area venues, directed by J.R. Sullivan with Nick Sandys and Rebecca Swislow in the title roles.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Thomas Middleton's THE WITCH at multiple Chicago-area library venues, directed by artistic director Peter Garino.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present DEAR RHODA, a historical play exploring a poignant love story set in the 1920s, with free performances scheduled for March 20, 22, and 23 at various Chicago-area libraries. The play, directed by Peter Garino, features a trunk of letters that unveil the long-distance romance between Rhoda Katz and Jerry Nedwick, set against the backdrop of Chicago's bohemian underground. The cast includes notable characters portrayed by local actors, with live music
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Richard II, a historical tragedy by Shakespeare at various Chicago-area venues. Directed by Richard Shavzin, the play explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of misrule.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will kick off its 2025-26 Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of mis-matched marriage, determination and redemption ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Learn more!
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 30th Anniversary Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of jealousy and redemption, THE WINTER'S TALE, running Feb. 21, 22, 25 and 25 at four Chicagoland venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will celebrate its 30th anniversary with free performances of MEASURE FOR MEASURE, exploring themes of power and corruption in four Chicagoland venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs June 15 and 17 at two Chicagoland venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's RICHARD III, running Jan. 10-17, 2020, at nine Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago is celebrating the holidays by presenting a special world-premiere production of a new comedy, CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, by George Zahora. The production runs Dec. 10, 13 and 14, 2019, at three Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago gives a different perspective to the Titanic story when it presents the world premiere of THE CALIFORNIAN INCIDENT, by James Richard Goeser, adapted for the stage with Peter Garino. The theatrical reading will be Sept. 20, 2019, at the Niles-Maine District Library.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special performance of MY NAME IS WILL, Peter Garino's adaptation of Shakespeare's sonnets and songs, April 7, 2019, at the St. Charles Public Library.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special production of MOBY DICK-REHEARSED, Orson Welles's adaption of Herman Melville's novel, for two performances: March 15 at the Niles-Maine District Library and March 16 at the Newberry Library. The theatrical reading is part of the Newberry's special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of Melville's birth - 'Melville: Finding America at Sea.' Admission is free and registration is required at both venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of lovers, fairies and amateur actors, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running Feb. 15-21, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of lovers, fairies and amateur actors, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running Feb. 15-21, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special holiday production of A BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CAPER, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mystery 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,' adapted by Peter Garino. The play will be preceded by A SELECTION OF ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS. Free performances are December 14 and 15, 2018, at the Niles-Maine District Library and the Newberry Library, respectively.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special holiday production of A BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CAPER, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mystery 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,' adapted by Peter Garino. The play will be preceded by A SELECTION OF ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS. Free performances are December 14 and 15, 2018, at the Niles-Maine District Library and the Newberry Library, respectively.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 23rd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's pastoral comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, running October 20-25, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents the U.S. premiere of Rowan Williams's SHAKESHAFTE, a fantasia of a young Will Shakespeare meeting the Jesuit martyr Edmund Campion.
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