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Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier

800 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
312 595 5600
Ranked #1 of 308 attractions in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Performances
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boomerdog1
Naperville, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Have been to many productions here--never dissapointed! More

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MJ D
Riverside, Illinois
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12 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

My husband and I have been subscribers since 2000. Every production we have seen has been a treat and many have left us "blown away". Always creative. Each year the productions go way beyond that base of Shakespeare's works. Think "Rose Rage", "Pacific Overtures", "Follies", "Black Watch", "Madness of George III"..and many Shakespeare standards with a twist .....the experience includes... More

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beg1268
Chicago, Illinois
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

Saw the Second City Blago Review here - great seats from anywhere, small enough to feel cozy More

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Faygelah
Chicago, Illinois
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15 reviews
37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Interesting productions, good seating and you get to walk around Navy Pier before or after the performance. One of the most consistent and professional theaters in Chicago. More

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buffy53
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Great staging, great actors and always interesting. The last play Elizabeth Rex was outstanding. Next is Midsummer Night's Dream. A mix of the Bard and others. Last years The Madness of King George was unbelievable. More

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EFHChicago
Chicago
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

We've seen Shakespeare performed all over the world, and nothing compares to the consistent excellence of this company. The intimate seating makes not a bad seat in the house, and the exciting use of stage space (an actual pool, a waterfall, magnificent multileveled sets; plus full-scale battle scenes, stables, sword fights) means that productions never get old. The acting and... More

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mwh31
Hartford, Connecticut
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21 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Went to the theater last Friday, the night of a snowstorm. The place was almost full! The show was terrific, acting wonderful. The staff first tried to call cabs and when none were running (because of 8" of snow), staff walked us through the empty, closed Navy Pier to the taxi stand outside. More

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SKKF
Toronto, Canada
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20 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

We have been to three different shows at this theater and it is fabulous! The small venue means every seat is fantastic and the shows are interactive. The actors stay in the lobby to meet the kids, sign autographs, and take pictures. More

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Chief959
La Grange, Illinois
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28 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Every year we try to see at least one production at this wonderful theatre. It does not matter the title( and many you will not recognize), we have never let the theatre disappointed. The acting is superb and the presentation is always strong. Be prepared if you sit in the front row...you may end up on stage. The Theatre only... More

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AlanTheTrainer
Chicago Il
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12 reviews
13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

No Question. See The comany and shows here are great More

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