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Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Open 30th Anniversary With MEASURE FOR MEASURE

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will celebrate its 30th anniversary with free performances of MEASURE FOR MEASURE, exploring themes of power and corruption in four Chicagoland venues.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs June 15 and 17 at two Chicagoland venues.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Present Free Performance Of TIMON OF ATHENS

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of RICHARD III

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 25th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's RICHARD III, running Jan. 10-17, 2020, at nine Chicago-area venues.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Premieres New Holiday Comedy CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago is celebrating the holidays by presenting a special world-premiere production of a new comedy, CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, by George Zahora. The production runs Dec. 10, 13 and 14, 2019, at three Chicago-area venues.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents World Premiere Of Titanic Counterpoint, THE CALIFORNIAN INCIDENT

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago gives a different perspective to the Titanic story when it presents the world premiere of THE CALIFORNIAN INCIDENT, by James Richard Goeser, adapted for the stage with Peter Garino. The theatrical reading will be Sept. 20, 2019, at the Niles-Maine District Library.
The Shakespeare Project Presents MY NAME IS WILL, A Theatrical Adaptation Of Shakespeare's Sonnets And Songs

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special performance of MY NAME IS WILL, Peter Garino's adaptation of Shakespeare's sonnets and songs, April 7, 2019, at the St. Charles Public Library.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of MOBY DICK - REHEARSED, Orson Welles's Adaptation Of Herman Melville's Novel

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special production of MOBY DICK-REHEARSED, Orson Welles's adaption of Herman Melville's novel, for two performances: March 15 at the Niles-Maine District Library and March 16 at the Newberry Library. The theatrical reading is part of the Newberry's special exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of Melville's birth - 'Melville: Finding America at Sea.' Admission is free and registration is required at both venues.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of lovers, fairies and amateur actors, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running Feb. 15-21, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents Free Performances Of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of lovers, fairies and amateur actors, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running Feb. 15-21, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents A BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CAPER

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special holiday production of A BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CAPER, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mystery 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,' adapted by Peter Garino. The play will be preceded by A SELECTION OF ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS. Free performances are December 14 and 15, 2018, at the Niles-Maine District Library and the Newberry Library, respectively.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Presents A BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CAPER

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a special holiday production of A BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CAPER, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mystery 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,' adapted by Peter Garino. The play will be preceded by A SELECTION OF ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS. Free performances are December 14 and 15, 2018, at the Niles-Maine District Library and the Newberry Library, respectively.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago to Present Free Readings of AS YOU LIKE IT

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago kicks off its 23rd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's pastoral comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, running October 20-25, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago to Stage U.S. Debut of SHAKESHAFTE

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents the U.S. premiere of Rowan Williams's SHAKESHAFTE, a fantasia of a young Will Shakespeare meeting the Jesuit martyr Edmund Campion.
Shakespeare Project of Chicago to Stage Free Readings of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago wraps up its 22nd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of young love coming of age, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, running May 5-9, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents Free Theatrical Readings of THE CHANGELING

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 22nd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's Jacobean masterpiece, The Changeling, running Feb. 24-28, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.
Shakespeare Project of Chicago to Present Free Readings of KING JOHN

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 22nd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's KING JOHN, running Jan. 13-17, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.
Shakespeare Project of Chicago's Abridged HAMLET Begins 2/7

A four-hour play with more than two dozen characters tackled by two actors in 50 minutes. That's the setup for Jeff Christian's adaptation of Shakespeare's great revenge tragedy, HAMLET, in which Christopher Prentice and Gail Rastorfer will play 'two mighty opposites.'
Shakespeare Project of Chicago to Host Theatrical Reading of THE WINTER'S TALE

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 21st Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE, running Jan. 15-19, 2016, at six Chicago-area venues.
The Shakespeare Project Presents Chicago Premiere of Stoppard's DARKSIDE

?The Shakespeare Project of Chicago is proud to announce that it will present a special live performance of Tom Stoppard's radio play DARKSIDE on Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at The Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Avenue, Chicago.

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