Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM has its very own fairy dust-covered jar in the time capsule of my iconic teenage theatre experiences. I strongly suspect that a similar jar is being dusted and stored in the memory of each middle-schooler with whom I had the privilege to attend Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production on Tuesday morning.

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Chicago Shakes Announces MARY STUART Cast and Creative Team

Chicago Shakes Announces MARY STUART Cast and Creative Team

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for MARY STUART  by Peter Oswald.

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Chicago Shakes Announces A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Cast and Creatives

Chicago Shakes Announces A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Cast and Creatives

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and design team for SHORT SHAKESPEARE! A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM adapted and directed by Jess McLeod. 

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Review: RED VELVET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: RED VELVET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Ira Aldridge was one of the most famous, highest paid actors of his day, and one of the first prominent African-American actors to tackle some of Shakespeare’s greatest roles.

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Review: Q Brothers CHRISTMAS CAROL at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: Q Brothers CHRISTMAS CAROL at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

From the moment the doors open to the moment the DJ sets off the afterparty music, the feeling of pride, appreciation, and shared company stays the focus of the experience.

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Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

This TAMING OF THE SHREW, with its stunning visuals, updated script, and exceptionally talented actresses, brings a fresh new and necessary perspective to one of Shakespeare’s most contentious plays.

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Review: THE TOAD KNEW at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE TOAD KNEW at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

It’s a strange feeling, drinking a glass of Sprite but thinking it’s water. Neither is better, it’s just not what you thought it would be

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1st Chicago International Latino Theater Launches This Fall

1st Chicago International Latino Theater Launches This Fall

The festival will feature major international companies on the stages of Chicago Shakespeare, Victory Gardens, and Steppenwolf.

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Chicago Shakespeare Has Its MADAGASCAR Cast

Chicago Shakespeare Has Its MADAGASCAR Cast

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their Summer production of MADAGASCAR – A Musical Adventure.

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Cast and Schedule Set for Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Tour

Cast and Schedule Set for Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Tour

Pictured: Past Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks production at Loyola Park. Photo by Julie Stanton. Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast, production team and schedule for the 2017 Chicago Shakespeare in the Park tour of ROMEO AND JULIET. Directed and adapted by Marti Lyons, this free 75 minute abridged performance...

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