Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago's Tony Award-winning Theater on Navy Pier
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A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a year-round season—featuring plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside nationally recognized education programming serving tens of thousands of students, teachers, and lifelong learners each year. Founded in 1986, the Theater’s onstage work has expanded to

as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen. As a nonprofit organization, Chicago Shakespeare works to embrace diversity, prioritize radical inclusion, provide equitable opportunities, and offer an accessible experience for all. On the Theater’s three stages at its home on Navy Pier, in classrooms and neighborhoods across the city, and in venues around the world, Chicago Shakespeare is a multifaceted cultural hub—inviting audiences, artists, and community members to share powerful stories that connect and inspire us.

It's that opening night kind of feeling. ✨Happy opening to the company of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN! 🏔️See the show now throug...
06/05/2026

It's that opening night kind of feeling. ✨

Happy opening to the company of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN! 🏔️

See the show now through June 28!

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📷: Kyle Flubacker

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
A Play by Ashley Robinson
Songs by Dan Gillespie Sells
Based on Annie Proulx’s short story
Directed by Jonathan Butterell

The Jentes Family Courtyard Theater
May 28-June 28, 2026

By special arrangement with Nica Burns and Adam Blanshay

Originally produced by Nica Burns, Adam Blanshay Productions, Lambert Jackson and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment, @ sohoplace in 2023

“We’re living in a time when representation really does matter,” said playwright Ashley Robinson.Blown away by this amaz...
06/04/2026

“We’re living in a time when representation really does matter,” said playwright Ashley Robinson.

Blown away by this amazing Block Club Chicago feature for BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, which opens tonight! 🗻

The theatrical version of the famous story is making its North American premiere at Navy Pier and runs through June 28.

For the first time in 20 years, the three-time, Tony-nominated musical PLAY ON! returns to the stage alongside original ...
06/03/2026

For the first time in 20 years, the three-time, Tony-nominated musical PLAY ON! returns to the stage alongside original creator Sheldon Epps.

“In simple but very effective ways, we have and will continue to focus on the fact that the show is all about the search for LOVE, and removing the masks that we often wear that keep that hoped-for goal from entering our lives fully.” - Sheldon Epps, Director

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PLAY ON!
Inspired by Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night'
Conceived by Sheldon Epps
Book by Cheryl L. West
Music by Duke Ellington
Directed by Sheldon Epps

06/02/2026

You have burning questions for Jason Alexander, and he has answers!

For two nights only, join us for an interactive show with Jason Alexander where YOU decide what happens.

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First look at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN! 🏔️Come experience the magic of the mountains for yourself.🎟️ chicagoshakes.comBROKEBAC...
06/01/2026

First look at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN! 🏔️

Come experience the magic of the mountains for yourself.

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BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
A Play by Ashley Robinson
Songs by Dan Gillespie Sells
Based on Annie Proulx’s short story
Directed by Jonathan Butterell

The Jentes Family Courtyard Theater
May 28-June 28, 2026

By special arrangement with Nica Burns and Adam Blanshay

Originally produced by Nica Burns, Adam Blanshay Productions, Lambert Jackson and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment, @ sohoplace in 2023

Happy Pride! 💜Thanks to the Windy City Times for sitting down with BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN cast members Harrison Ball and Jac...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride! 💜

Thanks to the Windy City Times for sitting down with BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN cast members Harrison Ball and Jack Cameron Kay for a chat about this gorgeous production. ⛰️

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater company is mounting the North American premiere of Brokeback Mountain just in time for Pride month. Based on a 1997 short story by Annie Proulx, Brokeback Mountain is the tale of two cowboys who experience a love affair in 1963.Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist are hired t...

Gather around the campfire, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN sets up camp TONIGHT! 🏔️Here's a sneak peak at the beautiful set designed...
05/28/2026

Gather around the campfire, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN sets up camp TONIGHT! 🏔️

Here's a sneak peak at the beautiful set designed by Tom Pye.

🎟️ chicagoshakes.com

📷: Kyle Flubacker

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
A Play by Ashley Robinson
Songs by Dan Gillespie Sells
Based on Annie Proulx’s short story
Directed by Jonathan Butterell

The Jentes Family Courtyard Theater
May 28-June 28, 2026

By special arrangement with Nica Burns and Adam Blanshay

Originally produced by Nica Burns, Adam Blanshay Productions, Lambert Jackson and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment, @ sohoplace in 2023

05/28/2026

Based on lines from Annie Proulx's short story, these specialty cocktails crafted by our lead concessioner, Patty, are sure to transport you to the mountains.

Try them out at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, TODAY! 🏔️

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