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2025/26 Season HAPPENING NOW!

Thrilling, joyful, & unforgettable productions take the stage during our 2025/26 season.

Much Ado About Nothing

NOW–DEC 21

“As merry as the day is long!” Just in time for the holiday season, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com dazzles in the Sicilian sun.

Suzy Eddie Izzard

JAN 16-17, 2026—ADDED DATE!

Suzy Eddie Izzard talks Shakespeare, marathons, acting, performing in different languages, and everything in between as she answers your burning questions.

Short Shakespeare! Hamlet

JAN 31–FEB 28, 2026

Artistic Director Edward Hall stages a captivating 75-minute production of Shakespeare’s most famous play with public performances on Saturdays

RSC’s Hamnet

FEB 10–MAR 8, 2026

The RSC returns to launch the US tour of “elegant & beguiling” adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about Agnes and William Shakespeare

The Merry Wives of Windsor

APR 2—MAY 3, 2026

Joyous revelry abounds as the wives of Windsor have the last laugh over the lewd—but loveable—Falstaff, in Shakespeare’s glorious comedy.

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party

APR 7—26, 2026

Direct from New Zealand! Step into Mrs. Krishnan’s corner shop where food simmers and laughter abounds for a joyfully immersive party like no other.

Brokeback Mountain

MAY 28—JUN 28, 2026

Heartbreaking love story based on the novella that inspired the Oscar-winning film comes to the stage with soulful new music in North American premiere

Backstage Tours

Select Dates: DEC 3–FEB 28

This engaging 60-minute tour will give you the inside scoop on the theater’s impressive architecture, the technical aspects that bring our shows to life, and the wide spectrum of roles backstage.

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Vote for Chicago Shakespeare Theater as your favorite in the Chicago Reader‘s Best of 2025! Chicago Shakespeare is nominated for both “Best Venue for Theater” and “Best Theater Bar or Lobby” under the Arts & Culture section. Voting is open through December 31.

 

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Teachers, plan a trip for your students

Matinee performances reserved entirely for students grades 6–12 are available during the academic year at a deeply subsidized ticket price. From full-length productions to our Short Shakespeare! program, you’re sure to find something exciting and engaging for your classroom.