"Short Shakespeare!" brings a new take on Hamlet

Timeless themes from family dynamics to systemic injustices are covered in just 75 minutes

• Feb 23

"Short Shakespeare!" brings a take on Hamlet

Hamlet is William Shakespeare’s most famous play with all of its betrayal, passion, and poetry, but now, “Short Shakespeare!” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater has jam-packed it all into 75 minutes. The star, Jaylon Muchison, joins Dana Kozlov.

• Feb 23

2's Got Your Ticket: Richard III

It features a bold performance by the actress playing Richard III.

• Feb 9, 2024

'Little Amal' makes a big stop in Chicago as a symbol of human rights

She will be in the city through September 30th. Her first stop is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

• Sep 26, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater director looks back as she prepares to step down

Over 37 years, Barbara Gaines has indelibly impacted the arts in the City of Chicago.

• Apr 7, 2023

Area high school students play to packed house for Chicago Shakespeare Slam

The students from the 26 participating high schools celebrated Shakespeare's language along with their own voices.

• Jan 19, 2023