Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Category: Performing arts theater in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Phone: +13125955600

Reviews

roger ballinger

Sep 10, 2022

Beautiful

Michael L

Sep 9, 2022

Went to see The Notebook. The venue was the newer stage. The musical was uneven. I had neither read the book nor seen the movie so had no comparison. I throughly enjoyed it. The staging was inventive and apropos. The story was engaging, funny, and poignant. The songs moved the storyline only marginally and that might be because the singing was uneven, seemingly out of the performers' range in a few cases. That said, it was a delightful experience in a good space and highly recommended!

Kattria Campbell

Aug 9, 2022

The place is immaculate...the view is stunning

Brandi L

Jun 16, 2022

Great small theater.

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Questions & Answers

Whereare closest hotels?

Mae Jo Ritchie | Sep 21, 2019
Ken Pino | Sep 21, 2019

It is in downtown Chicago right on the pier/lake so many hotels within walking distance.

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Are there headphones for people with hearing disabilities?

Rickey Gold | Sep 21, 2019
Alex Ezell | Sep 21, 2019

They do have assistive listening devices.

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Do you have military discounted tickets?

Stephen Arango | Sep 21, 2019
A.S. Jolly | Sep 21, 2019

Sorry, I do not know.

How long is Hamlet

Margaret Merlan | Sep 21, 2019
Clover Spang | Sep 21, 2019

The version of MacBeth I saw the actors said was condensed. They did a Q&A after the production because it was a school field trip. It was about an hour and a half and didn't at all feel rushed or too long. It was Goldilocks. 😉

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I am coming to Chicago in July. Would like to see It Came From Outer Space. Is your website correct? Every ticket for every performance is already sold?

Jan Silvers | Apr 23, 2022
Jenn Chin | Apr 23, 2022

I don't know the answer.

Are there any shows in March?

mark savoy | Feb 22, 2022
Joan Claussen | Feb 22, 2022

Not at the moment. Looks like All's Well That Ends Well will start in April

is there any way I could get a ticket thru the theatre for Remember This & not a third party seller for $153

Shelly Uslenghi | Nov 24, 2021
Lorie Jones | Nov 24, 2021

Honestly I do not know...the ticket I received was my birthday gift from a friend

Is there a tutorial before the Sunday Performance?

Alicia Resnick | Nov 24, 2021
Mark Evans | Nov 24, 2021

No I don't think so.

What are the box office hours

Lois Michaels | Sep 21, 2019
Beth Ford | Sep 21, 2019

Sorry, no idea....I bought tickets on their website.

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Why are the ticket prices so expensive? Not many people could afford to pay those prices. Is it really non profit?

Astra Miller | Sep 21, 2019
Debbie Rea | Sep 21, 2019

First, here's a great tip for anyone under 35: you can get CST tickets for only $20! https://www.chicagoshakes.com/plays_and_events/cst_for_20 Next I'll answer your questions as best I can as a frequent play goer and long time subscriber to CST. They, along with most theatres, are indeed "non-profit." That doesn't mean they work for free; that means that donations made to them are tax-deductible. Ticket revenues do NOT cover all their costs, and they get millions in donations. I'm more surprised by how many people are rich enough to donate so much to them than I am by how many can afford their tickets. Lots of folks pay even more to go to major league sporting events or to see Hamilton. CST productions are always of the highest quality.

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How much does the discounted parking at the Pier cost?

Barry Grau | Sep 21, 2019
Clover Spang | Sep 21, 2019

DISCOUNTED REMOTE ALTERNATE PARKING GARAGES Navy Pier has partnered with three off-site parking garages that will offer discounted parking for $15 when validated at Navy Pier.* Grand Plaza Park (540 N. State), Ogden Plaza Self Park (300 E. North Water Street) and Millennium Park Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.) are within walking distance to Navy Pier and are serviced by the Navy Pier Trolley seasonally.

What time is Hamlet on Wednesday night?

Loretta Mulcrone | Sep 21, 2019
0-9Stoitch | Sep 21, 2019

You could check on their website I'm sure they post the times for the shows there.

How long is an inspector calls

Jacqueline Hopkins | Sep 21, 2019
Rebecca Payne | Sep 21, 2019

About 1 hr 45 min

How much is a parking there?

Rhada Eydelman | Sep 21, 2019
Patricia Medema | Sep 21, 2019

We only park there if we are attending a play at the theater, and they validate our ticket. When we visit in the summer we take public transportation

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How far is the walk outside to reach the theatre from the last drop off point in an uber?

Lisa Jefferson | Sep 21, 2019
G V D | Sep 21, 2019

If you are dropped off either at the front or at the stop for Riva, the walk should be less than five minutes. The theatre is at a mid point.

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Where is closest parking?

Linda Bremer | Sep 21, 2018
Katie Tumavich | Sep 21, 2018

The left side of Navy Pier is lined with parking garages. There's one with a sign that says Chicago Shakespeare that'll get you very close! Make sure you have your parking validated for a discount if you see a show as well. :)

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Where do I park

June Cooper | Sep 21, 2018
Gare J | Sep 21, 2019

Also - if you're there for a performance at the theater, and they say that parking is full, tell them you're there for Shakespeare. They always reserve parking spots for theater patrons.

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What is the running time for Mary Stuart?

Jim Romenesko | Sep 21, 2018
Doreen Sayegh | Sep 21, 2018

2 hours and 45 minutes (including intermission)

I want to bring my phone

Lena | Sep 21, 2018
Alejandro Valdes | Sep 21, 2018

You can bring your phone. Though out of respect to the performers please turn it off or to airplane mode. Additionally no flash photography. It is distracting.

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Do they have metal detectors

Lena | Sep 21, 2018
Teresa Henning (Social Princess Now) | Sep 21, 2018

Not last time i was there last summer

What time does will call open tonight?

Warren Rodgers | Sep 21, 2017
Doreen Sayegh | Sep 21, 2017

The box office opens two hours before the performance, so tonight it will be 5:30pm.

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