Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)
Shakespeare's gender-bending romantic comedy gets a new twist with an all-male cast! Actors drawn from Moscow's greatest acting companies weave together this tale of mistaken identity, separated twins, and cross-dressing disguises--all in Russian, with projected English subtitles! A unique way to enjoy this timeless, funloving tale.
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Featuring superstars of Russian film and stage, including: Andrey Zavodyuk, Sergey Mukhin, Mikhail Zhigalov, Vsevolod Boldin, Yury Makeev, Mikhail Dementiev, Alexander Feklistov, Dmitry Dyuzhev, Dmitry Shcherbina, Evgeny Pisarev, Alexei Dadonov, Andrei Kuzitchev and Ilia Ilyin.
Shakespeare’s gender-bending romantic comedy gets a new twist with an all-male cast drawn from Moscow’s great acting companies. Director Declan Donnellan and designer Nick Ormerod, founding artists of the famed British-based theater company, Cheek by Jowl, weave together tales of mistaken identity, separated twins, and gender-crossing disguises in one of the most physical, hilarious, and powerful productions of Twelfth Night ever. Performed in Russian with projected English translation and featuring superstars of Russian film and stage, this irresistibly spirited performance has garnered praise by critics the world over and thrilled audiences from Brussels to Bogotá.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater offers a broad spectrum of theatrical experiences year-round, engaging and entertaining audiences from all walks of life and from around the world. The plays of William Shakespeare form the core of the company's work, complemented by other dramatic works -- from traditional classical theater to new classics that resonate with Shakespeare's timeless insights into the human condition. CST's World's Stage Series brings international theatrical productions to Chicago, presenting new cultural expressions and experiences. For family audiences, CST Family presents abridged Shakespeare productions and classic musicals for all ages.