Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater

On Navy Pier 800 E. Grand Avenue Chicago IL 60611
Phone:
312-595-5600
Website:
http://chicagoshakes.com/
Capacity:
500

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater is prominently located on Navy Pier, the Midwest's most-visited destination. It's a seven-story, glass curtain-walled structure, housing a courtyard theater and an upstairs theater, affording panoramic vistas of the Chicago skyline.

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Richard III from Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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    Rated 3.6 by 56 members who went.

    Dates

    • Sunday November 22 / 6:00pm
    Full Price:
    $55.00
    Our Price:
    SOLD OUT
     

    Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents Richard III. The classic story of a deformed king whose nefarious schemes lead him to the throne and threaten the safety of England was Shakespeare's first great stage success, and remains wildly popular. Helen Hayes Award-winning actor Wallace Acton plays the title role. Learn more...

    Past Events on Goldstar

    Disney's Aladdin, a Musical Based on the Animated Film, on the Navy Pier

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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      Rated 3.7 by 55 members who went.

      Dates

      Full Price:
      $18.00 - $23.00
      Our Price:
      $9.00 - $11.50*
       

      Disney's enchanting 1992 animated film comes to the Navy Pier in a theatrical adaptation. Presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the musical Aladdin follows the title character as he frees the kingdom from the villainous Jafar and wins the heart of Princess Jasmine, with the help of a friendly Genie. The score includes "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me." Learn more...

      Twelfth Night: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents the Bard's Comedy

      Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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        Rated 3.8 by 77 members who went.

        Dates

        Full Price:
        $44.00 - $70.00
        Our Price:
        $22.00 - $35.00*
         

        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...

        Macbeth at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater

        Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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          Rated 3.1 by 42 members who went.

          Dates

          Full Price:
          $44.00 - $70.00
          Our Price:
          $22.00 - $35.00*
           

          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...

          A Midsummer Night's Dream: International Hit Production Inspired By Indian Culture

          Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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            Rated 3.3 by 9 members who went.

            Dates

            • Sunday December 7, 2008 / 7:30pm
            • Sunday November 30, 2008 / 7:30pm
            • Wednesday November 26, 2008 / 2:00pm
            Full Price:
            $60.00 - $75.00
            Our Price:
            $30.00 - $37.50*
             

            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...

            Amadeus: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents Award-Winning Drama About Mozart

            Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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              Rated 3.6 by 93 members who went.

              Dates

              Full Price:
              $44.00 - $70.00
              Our Price:
              $22.00 - $35.00*
               

              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...

              Beloved Musical Willy Wonka from Chicago Shakespeare Theater

              Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                Rated 3.7 by 90 members who went.

                Dates

                Full Price:
                $18.00 - $23.00
                Our Price:
                $9.00 - $11.50*
                 

                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...

                William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors Set in the Golden Age of Film

                Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                  Rated 3.6 by 72 members who went.

                  Dates

                  Full Price:
                  $44.00 - $70.00
                  Our Price:
                  $22.00 - $35.00*
                   

                  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...

                  William Shakespeare's Othello from Chicago Shakespeare Theater

                  Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                    Rated 3.2 by 46 members who went.

                    Dates

                    Full Price:
                    $44.00 - $70.00
                    Our Price:
                    $22.00 - $35.00*
                     

                    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 - An Interactive Classical Music Experience for Young Audiences

                    Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                      Rated 4.0 by 1 member who went.

                      Dates

                      Full Price:
                      $15.00 - $18.00
                      Our Price:
                      $7.50 - $9.00*
                       

                      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...

                      Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents Shakespeare's Cymbeline

                      Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                        Rated 3.3 by 21 members who went.

                        Dates

                        Full Price:
                        $44.00 - $70.00
                        Our Price:
                        $22.00 - $35.00*
                         

                        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...

                        Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew from Chicago Shakespeare

                        Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                          Rated 3.2 by 25 members who went.

                          Dates

                          Full Price:
                          $16.00 - $20.00
                          Our Price:
                          $8.00 - $10.00*
                           

                          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...

                          Shakespeare's Drama of Love & War, Troilus and Cressida

                          Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                            Rated 3.3 by 22 members who went.

                            Dates

                            Full Price:
                            $50.00 - $67.00
                            Our Price:
                            $25.00 - $33.50*
                             

                            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...

                            Marionette Macbeth: Shakespearean Actors + Over 100 Handcrafted Marionettes

                            Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                              Rated 3.4 by 14 members who went.

                              Dates

                              Full Price:
                              $30.00 - $45.00
                              Our Price:
                              $15.00 - $22.50*
                               

                              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...

                              The Three Musketeers, a Swashbuckling Stage Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

                              Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                Rated 3.4 by 37 members who went.

                                Dates

                                Full Price:
                                $40.00 - $67.00
                                Our Price:
                                $20.00 - $33.50*
                                 

                                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...

                                Gender-Bending Romantic Comedy Twelfth Night at the Courtyard Theater

                                Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                  Rated 3.7 by 23 members who went.

                                  Dates

                                  Full Price:
                                  $50.00 - $67.00
                                  Our Price:
                                  $25.00 - $33.50*
                                   

                                  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...

                                  Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents Hamlet

                                  Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                    Rated 3.6 by 63 members who went.

                                    Dates

                                    Full Price:
                                    $40.00 - $67.00
                                    Our Price:
                                    $20.00 - $33.50*
                                     

                                    "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...

                                    Seussical, the Dr. Seuss Musical, from Chicago Shakespeare Theater

                                    Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                      Rated 3.4 by 56 members who went.

                                      Dates

                                      Full Price:
                                      $18.00 - $23.00
                                      Our Price:
                                      $9.00 - $11.50*
                                       

                                      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...

                                      Chicago Shakespeare's New Adaptation of the Classic French Farce A Flea in Her Ear

                                      Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                        Rated 3.1 by 8 members who went.

                                        Dates

                                        Full Price:
                                        $48.00 - $65.00
                                        Our Price:
                                        $24.00 - $32.50*
                                         

                                        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...

                                        Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents Much Ado About Nothing

                                        Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                          Rated 3.4 by 14 members who went.

                                          Dates

                                          Full Price:
                                          $42.00 - $75.00
                                          Our Price:
                                          $21.00 - $37.50*
                                           

                                          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...

                                          Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice starring Mike Nussbaum

                                          Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)

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                                            Rated 4.0 by 1 member who went.

                                            Dates

                                            • Friday October 21, 2005 / 8:00pm
                                            Full Price:
                                            $65.00
                                            Our Price:
                                            $32.50*
                                             

                                            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...

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                                            Handicap Information

                                            Handicap seating may be available.

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                                            * Additional fees apply.