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Chicago's #1 "Shakespeare"-friendly Comedy Experience

4 actors. 20mg. One unforgettable night.

NEXT SESH: Fridays at 9pm @ The de Maat Studio Theatre at The Second City

04/23/2026

Happy birthday to the Bard! 🍃🥳💨

We love that Shakespeare’s nativity occurred so close to our favorite holiday. Coincidence? We don’t think so. 👶

Photos 1 & 2 from our 4/20 after party toast at Corcoran’s ☘️

Not pictured: smoke sesh in the alley nearby. Word to the wise… 🤫😮‍💨😉👌

04/21/2026

4 actors + 20mg = Anything can (and Will) happen! 🥳

Did you know… one of these four brave actors *might* have taken an edible before the show? 👀

Which one? You’ll just have to come and find out! 🕵️‍♂️

Every show is its own unique trip when our boy Billy Shakes is reunited with his one true love: Miss Mary Jane 💚🍃💨

“Too much fun! Don’t puff puff pass it up” says Bonnie K, ChiIL Live Shows

GRAB YOUR TICKET TODAY at secondcity.com and see the show everyone is talking about! 🤩

Brought to you in part by nuEra Dispensaries:

“You won’t be coughing with nuEra!”
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04/19/2026

We cannot wait to welcome you into the de Maat Studio Theatre at The Second City 🎭 ‘cuz y’all, it’s been a long and winding (and smoke-filled) road to 4/20… 😮‍💨🍃🔥💨 Did you know…

Way back in July 2024, we had our very first ramshackle show in a church basement ⛪️

…and on April 20th 2026, we arrive at The Second City, Chicago’s comedy mecca, on the highest holiday in the land!🥳 It’s a cannabis connoisseur slash Shakespeare junkie’s dream come true… 💭 And guess what? You are invited to join the fun! 🤩

And if you can’t celebrate with us tomorrow at 4:20pm, don’t worry… 420 Shakespeare will be playing Friday nights at 9pm thru 5/29.

Come hang with us where it’s always 4/20, and let’s get baked with the Bard. 💀🤙

#420

04/15/2026

Post rehearsal photo 🤩 gotta give a big shout out to for hooking us up with rehearsal space! We had a little issue where we lost our previous spot but Dakota you came to the rescue - thank you bud! 🙏

04/07/2026

“Something ‘weed’-ked this way comes…” Re**er Macbeth (Act 4, Scene 20) 😉

📣 Hear ye! As our next big opening approaches, we are excited to announce the double season we have in store for y’all! ✌️ Read on for a glimpse into the future… 🔮

🎭 Next Show: 420 Shakespeare “Baked Hamlet”
📅 When: Monday 4/20 (4pm) + Fridays 5/1-5/29 (9pm)
🏟️ Where: The de Maat Studio Theatre at The Second City

📢 2026-2027 Seasons

🌸 This Spring: 420 Shakespeare “Baked Hamlet” 👻
🎃 This Fall: 420 Frankenstein 🧟‍♂️
❄️ Winter 2027: “Roach-meo & Joint-liet” 💖
☀️ Summer 2027: “A Midstoner’s Nice Dream” 🧚

Which one are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments. ✍️ More “weed”-ked details this way to come… 😮‍💨🔥💨 💨

02/23/2026

🚨 NEXT SESH ALERT‼️ 🚨 Attn: Bard Addicts & 420-fanatics, get excited, get pumped (and get your tickets!) because Chicago’s Finest 420-friendly Comedy Experience is coming to the de Maat Studio Theatre at The Second City for 6 NIGHTS ONLY! 🎭

Opening Monday 4/20pm and playing 9pm Fridays thru 5/29. Hold onto your *hash*, folks, because OPENING NIGHT WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY! 🎩

2026, here we come, and it is going to be “HIGH”conic. ☝️

Please like, share and repost - thank you! 🙏 ✌️

12/19/2025

Such a fun night! Cast partay at Elston Electric after the show where we got DJs, fries and mogwais ⚡️ Our sponsor nuEra setting the vibe before the show .il .dispo ✨ Plus the smoke-filled finale to our 2025 season at RISE at Salt Shed 💨 Who could ask for anything more? ☺️💚🙏

11/26/2025

Happy Danksgiving, “Shakespeare” lovers! 😮‍💨🍃

Adding to our “canna-copia,” we are pleased to announce that attendees of our upcoming show on 12/17 will receive an entry in ‘s hot giveaway with a chance to win free tickets to Gimme Gimme Disco, Salt Shed’s NYE 2026 bash 🪩

With 20% off storewide at RISE and gifts from nuEra .il .dispo you better do the hustle to get your tickets, because they are going fast! 💨

09/28/2025

Round of applause 👏 👏 👏 for everyone who joined us for last Friday’s open mic at

09/17/2025

Chicago’s #1 “Shakespeare”-friendly Comedy Experience performing for a packed house at RISE at the Salt Shed 🤩

RISE at Salt Shed not only provides concertgoers with a convenient way to explore and purchase high-quality botanical products but is an intimate and electric performance venue in its own right that hosts local art, comedy, wellness and other community-centered events. 🤝

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1357 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL
60642

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https://420shakespeare.com/

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