Tony Award-winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a bold and innovative year-round season alongside education programming for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, and creative community engagement with artists and neighbors across the city. Located on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, Chicago Shakespeare’s campus features the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater (500-seat capacity), The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (700-seat capacity), and the Thoma Theater Upstairs (200-seat capacity). Our multi-level lobby spaces offer unparalleled views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront, providing
a dramatic backdrop for any occasion. Onstage, in classrooms and neighborhoods across the city, and in venues around the world, Chicago Shakespeare is a multifaceted cultural center—inviting audiences, artists, and community members to share powerful stories that connect us.