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Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents Shakespeare's joyous romantic comedy Twelfth Night. Be swept up in a wave of wit, water and romance as celebrated British director Josie Rourke takes Chicago audiences on a grand Elizabethan adventure. In her spirited new production, mismatched lovers and devious tricksters navigate the slippery shores of Illyria in search of their very own happy endings. Learn more...

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents a new production of Shakespeare's classic drama about a marriage torn apart by madness, murder, and a relentless desire for power. Heading the cast of 30 is Ben Carlson, who made his award-winning 2006 CST debut as Hamlet. Learn more...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is proud to present director Tim Supple's groundbreaking production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. A hit at the Royal Shakespeare Company and in multiple countries worldwide, the unique production is inspired by Indian and Sri Lankan culture; performed in eight languages, this audaciously theatrical yet thoughtful adaptation features traditional music, acrobatics, and more. Learn more...

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents Peter Shaffer's award-winning drama Amadeus. It's the story of legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told through the eyes of his jealous rival Antonio Salieri. Shaffer's brilliant play won seven Tony Awards, and was transformed into an acclaimed film. Learn more...

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents Willy Wonka, the stage version of Roald Dahl's beloved novel. It's the story of young Charlie Bucket, who wins the chance to tour eccentric candy magnate Willy Wonka's fantastic factory. Based on the 1971 film, this show features such popular songs as "The Candyman" and "Pure Imagination." Learn more...

It's the Bard's zaniest comedy...like you've never seen it before! Shakespeare is transported to the golden age of film as an eccentric group of stage and screen actors gather on the set of Shepperton Studios in the midst of the London blitz to film The Comedy of Errors. Learn more...

Othello has been called Shakespeare's "most intimate" tragedy. Its realm is not of great kingdoms lost and won, nor of courtly politics. It is the marriage bed and not the throne that rivets our attention. Othello aspires to belong to Desdemona's world and instead becomes victim to its bigotry and his own monstrous terrors. Learn more...

Classical Idol is an entertaining introduction for young audiences to the "personalities" of different classical instrument families. The stylish strings, brilliant brass and whimsical winds compete for the most applause in this hour-long, interactive concert. Who will win? It's up to you! Learn more...

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater is proud to present Cymbeline. One of Shakespeare's last plays, Cymbeline follows the adventures of the brave princess Imogen, who is banished from the court of her father Cymbeline and falsely accused of adultery. Assisted by friends and strangers, she strives to recover her place in society and her husband Posthumus. Learn more...

Let wild-spirited Kate and loudmouthed Petruchio scream, fight and woo their way into your heart in this abridged production of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. This 75-minute version of The Bard's infamous battle of the sexes is rip-roaring fun. There's nothing tame about this Shrew! Learn more...

In a world torn apart by war and strife, can love survive? Troilus and Cressida, written by William Shakespeare long ago, seeks to answer that question, in a poignant examination of a love affair set against the backdrop of war. When Cressida, beloved by Troilus, falls into enemy hands, love and courage are put to the test. Learn more...

Shakespeare with strings attached! Chicago Shakespeare Theater teams up with Milan's renowned 250-year-old marionette company Carlo Colla e Figli to illuminate Shakespeare's famous tragedy in this visually stunning production. Learn more...

All for one and one for all! The timeless epic by Alexandre Dumas comes alive in a new stage musical with daring duels, ill-fated romance and a soaring score. This coming-of-age story follows young D'Artagnan as he joins forces with Athos, Aramis and Porthos to battle the malicious cardinal and save France. En garde! Learn more...

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. Learn more...

"Boy, does this show know what to do with Hamlet." See what the Chicago Tribune is talking about in the production that the Chicago Sun-Times calls "palpably brilliant" and "unexpectedly funny." Chicago's own Elizabethan-style Courtyard Theater opens its doors for this production, directed by the former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Terry Hands. Learn more...

Whether you're 60 or 6, Dr. Seuss is always a hit! Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton, the Whos and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in this delightful family musical on stage all summer on Navy Pier. Learn more...

Welcome to the Frisky Puss Hotel, where slamming doors, mistaken identities and a revolving bed reveal a hilarious new take on a classic French farce. Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin, fresh from his acclaimed Broadway debut of The Color Purple, and award-winning playwright David Ives, breathe new life into this saucy, comedic romp about a desperate housewife who doesn't live on Wisteria Lane. Learn more...

War ends and the confirmed bachelor Benedick returns with his regiment to civilian life, where he and a brilliant young woman named Beatrice must now declare war upon each other -- and their true emotions. Armed with a full artillery of words and wit, the two exchange rapid fire -- until their friends decide it's time that both are felled by Cupid's arrow. Learn more...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines kicks off the theater's 2005/06 season with her staging of The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare's tale of opposing worlds -- of prejudice and persecution, love and exclusion. Featuring Chicago theater legend, film and television actor Mike Nussbaum as Shylock. Learn more...