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ANTONY & CLEOPATRA to Close Shakespeare Project of Chicago's Season With Free Shows

by Stephi Wild — June 12, 2026

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free staged readings of ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at multiple Chicago-area venues, directed by J.

THE WITCH Free Performances Will Be Presented By Shakespeare Project Of Chicago

by Marissa Faith Curley — April 19, 2026

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.

Shakespeare Project of Chicago Will Present DEAR RHODA at Local Libraries

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2026

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Present Free Performances Of RICHARD II

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 26, 2026

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Richard II, a historical tragedy by Shakespeare at various Chicago-area venues.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL to Open Shakespeare Project Of Chicago 31st Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 17, 2025

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of THE WINTER'S TALE

by A.A. Cristi — February 20, 2025

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Open 30th Anniversary With MEASURE FOR MEASURE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2024

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

by Stephi Wild — June 14, 2024

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 Project Of Chicago to Present Free Performance Of TIMON OF ATHENS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 8, 2024

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of RICHARD III

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2020

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's RICHARD III, running Jan.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Premieres New Holiday Comedy CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR

by Stephi Wild — December 10, 2019

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents World Premiere Of Titanic Counterpoint, THE CALIFORNIAN INCIDENT

by A.A. Cristi — September 19, 2019

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 Shakespeare Project Presents MY NAME IS WILL, A Theatrical Adaptation Of Shakespeare's Sonnets And Songs

by Rebecca Russo — April 5, 2019

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.

Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of MOBY DICK - REHEARSED, Orson Welles's Adaptation Of Herman Melville's Novel

by Stephi Wild — March 15, 2019

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.