The story of tennis great Billie Jean King, a pioneer of women’s sports, is directed by Marc Bruni in a world premiere play ...

Hall ranks Chicago Shakespeare on a par with such notable troupes as Stratford in Canada, Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., and New York’s Public Theater, which produces Free Shakespeare ...

Lily Tomlin is a show-stopping performer, but she's also producing the hit play "Billie Jean," now at the Chicago Shakespeare ...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater nabbed the U.S. premiere of the sweeping musical, which ditches a costly full orchestra in favor of actors playing instruments on stage.

Billie Jean” is the name of the new play by Lauren Gunderson now in its world premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. This show about the tennis great Billie Jean King is currently in The Yard on ...

As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the ...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater nabbed the U.S. premiere of the sweeping musical, which was critically acclaimed in England. But this run will feature Chicago actors.

Then, Shakespeare's rarely seen dark comedy All's Well That Ends Well takes the stage in the Courtyard Theater on April 22 in a new production staged by acclaimed director Shana Cooper.

A year later, Chicago Shakespeare Theater had a roof over its head to stage "Troilus and Cressida" at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. But the Near North Side would not be home for long.

Artistry in the margins of 'Henry V' is what sets Chicago Shakespeare production apart History play’s big moments aren’t necessarily the best moments in Edward Hall’s fluid and mostly ...

Review: “As You Like It” When: Through Nov. 21 Where: Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes Tickets:$49-$90 at 312-595-5600 or www.chicagoshakes.com ...

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater has appointed new leadership. Edward Hall, an internationally acclaimed theater, television and film director, was named artistic director.