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ADOLESCENT SALVATION Will Make Chicago Premiere at Theater Wit

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2026

Theater Wit will present the Chicago premiere of Adolescent Salvation, L.

Sarah Ruhl's HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE to Kick Off Redtwist Theatre's 21st Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 28, 2025

Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, the launch of its 2025 - 2026 season, “Defiant Femmes.

Photos: Babes With Blades' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Blair Ingenthron — October 19, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, now playing through November 23 at The Edge Theater.

Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Blair Ingenthron — July 28, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) 2024 season concludes with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, October 16 - November 23 at The Edge Theater.

The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival 2024 to Return This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2024

The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival 2024 will kick off on July 20 with a series of performances and events celebrating the works of William Shakespeare.

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Paramount Copley Theatre Aurora

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel — March 22, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's review of A Streetcar Named Desire at Paramount Copley Theatre Aurora.

Video: Get A First Look At RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

by Joshua Wright — February 9, 2024

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3 in all new video!

Photos: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents William Shakespeare's RICHARD III

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare

by Joshua Wright — January 26, 2024

Watch as Director Edward Hall and Katy Sullivan (Richard III) discuss reuniting to take on this epic political thriller RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare.

Katy Sullivan to Star in RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 29, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Richard III.

THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE Introduces 2023 Soloists

by Stephi Wild — November 2, 2023

The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque has shared featured soloists' biographies and special events for the 2023 engagement.

THE BUTTCRACKER Reveals Cast and Special Events

by Stephi Wild — August 30, 2023

The sold-out sensation, The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque, has announced its cast and special events for the 2023 engagement.

THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE Comes To The Greenhouse Theater Center This November

by A.A. Cristi — July 31, 2023

The sold-out sensation returns this holiday season to Chicago, The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque©.

Video: Watch the Trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 21, 2023

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Beauty and the Beast at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Photos: First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by A.A. Cristi — July 18, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a 75-minute family musical production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Present 'L is for Libertad: Exploring Cuba's San Isidro Movement'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 10, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present a post-show panel conversation titled 'L is for Libertad: Exploring Cuba’s San Isidrio Movement alongside Measure for Measure,' following the projected Spanish translation performance of Measure for Measure on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, staged by celebrated director Henry Godinez in the Courtyard Theater, October 21–November 27, 2022.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces Extension Of World Premiere Production IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE

by Grace Cutler — July 9, 2022

Extended by popular demand through July 31, 2022!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Celebrates Shakespeare's 458th Birthday On April 23

by Stephi Wild — April 12, 2022

As literary events converge with National Poetry Month in April and World Book Day and William Shakespeare's Birthday on April 23, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is celebrating with productions and programs onstage, online, and in classrooms across the country.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Cast and Creatives For William Shakespeare's ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

by Stephi Wild — March 9, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well, staged by acclaimed director Shana Cooper.