I saw the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Company perform the musical Emma! It was a wonderful adaptation. The music perfectly moved the story along and the performances were fantastic!The interior theater architecture mirrors the Globe with the lines and use of wood, what feels like to me, a nod to one of Chicagos famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright.There is a bar in the theater and you can bring in the drinks.If you arrive early there are various places to eat in the Pier building.We received an insider tip, from a matronly woman who has had season tickets since the company met in a space with folding chairs, get your parking validated The moment you arrive then head back out the door and pay for parking. That way you wont be waiting in line to pay your ticket at the end.Another insider tip, we got from the girls sitting next to us, skip the bathroom line and take the elevator to the top floor and the womens bathroom has an amazing view and no line!

BEYOND happy I was able to see Six before it went on tour and to Broadway! Such a unique, intimate venue! I will definitely make a point to visit the next time I’m in Chicago!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is always a wonderful experience. Lobby is light and airy with amazing views. The theaters are well designed and comfortable. The staff is unfailingly kind and helpful, often going out of their way to be helpful. I have probably seen dozen of performances at this location and many before at the Ruth Page Theater. The performances, the production, the costuming, the choreography, everything is world class. Ive never been disappointed by one of their performances. CST is something everyone should experience at least once. Youll get hooked.

Outstanding Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces consistently high quality and entertaining plays, Shakespeare and other, with many creative productions. The courtyard theater is a beautiful Shakespearean space with no bad seats, and the upstairs space is an intimate smaller space. The staff are very helpful and the amenities are good. I always enjoy my visits. I am very excited for the opening of their new space The Yard, which will provide numerous options for configuring theater space. And the view from the lobby space is beautiful Chicago.

Phenomenal theater! The design is different from most theaters Ive been to. The stage juts out, the audience chairs surround it. The seats are sturdy and ample for today-sized people unlike antique theaters with tiny seats crammed together. I liked that the seats were spaced out in clusters. The ushers were friendly and professional. The only design element that concerned me was the REALLY low railing on upper deck seating. Im clumsy and had flashes of falling over it. Its pretty much chin level while youre seated. So its only thigh-highish (depending on your height) while youre standing. Couple that low railing with vertigo from the constrast of being up high and thats a potentially dangerous recipe.Pretty bummed to enter the ladies room and see about half a dozen women waiting in line. Guess some things never change. Very disappointed about the lack o toilets situation.We saw Hamlet. The stage hardly had any props or scenery but the cast was so adept that didnt matter at all. Actually, it made the whole production very fluid and personal. The acoustics were great and the actors actually made that dusty old Shakespeare-speak relevant and understandable to the teen tours we were there with.Side jeers to all the teachers that did not require their students be in theater dress!! This is a THEATER people! U hardly ever have to dress up and look decent but this is one of those times. I was appalled to see so many students show up in ripped up jeans and worse. Im grateful our teacher required our students dress appropriately or not go.Cheers to the costumer. The characters outfits looked great yet were obviously very easy to move around in. They were all complimentary to each other as far as design and fabric. I dont usually notice things like that but I was impressed with the level of detail. All the male characters seemed to have the same type/brand of boots.Would definitely recommend a trip to the theater.Dress appropriately!

Saw Six. Excellent job by staff. Not a bad seat in the house. We had probably the worst seats in the place and they were still great. Parking was easy. Could not have been a better night.

Excellent quality theatre. Very strong and imaginative production value for both the Shakespeare plays and the others of their season. Their facilities are well-marked, bathrooms are clean and attendants are very kind and helpful.Package and season rates are very reasonable and their exchange program is also great if some conflict comes up. Places like this are why Chicago has such a good reputation for live theatre.

They really know how to put on a production! This was our second visit and second play (first was Romeo & Juliette and this one was Hamlet). I love the intimacy of the theater and how some of the actors do a Q&A with the audience afterwards (at least for school groups since that is my only experience).

Always a delight at Chicago Shakespeare! Of course the production was wonderful, but also the whole experience was delightful. Parking was easy and getting from the garage to the theatre was a breeze. There were lots of helpful folks about ready to assist. And it was clean and comfortable seating. I highly recommend you go see one of their shows!

I like the venue. Actors for Hamlet were good. Enjoyed the show.

Beautiful theater, very helpful attendants... Helped my mom work a wheel chair and very accommodation!

Great show after talk was informative and the actors are all available for autographs and photos after.

I have never seen a bad show here. From Shakespeare to Samuel Beckett to circus. There are three theaters. The Yard is the newest. And the views from the lobbies are the best in town.

Hamlet was incredible! The cast nailed the characters, the set design and costumes added an appropriate modern touch that didn’t take away from the integrity of the play. Excited to come back for another show!

Great shows! we went to see comedy of errors in the yard and it was great! they dont allow photography in the theater but this is a photo of the view from Navy Pier.

Not sure how anyone can support an organization, especially an arts organization, that so systematically abuses its employees. Good theater exists elsewhere, find it and support it.

I saw Emma and it was a great experience! Love this place

Amazing preference by the actors, comfortable seats, relaxing atmosphere, considerate staff. The lighting, sound, and props departments did especially well. During the intermission snacks and drinks available. Small gift shop with books and souvenirs. And if you are under 25 years old there is a discount on the tickets, you can ask if it will apply to a guest of yours as well. They do validate parking, but it doesnt seem to cover the entire fee of the parking garage, just a percentage.

We saw Q brothers Christmas Carol. Really enjoyed it. My friend wanted to take public transportation from the burbs, certainly a viable option. In the end, I think we would have been better driving and paying for Navy Pier parking for warmth, flexibility, and also for cost.

Romeo and Juliet is Barbaras best directorial effort in years. Relevant without trying too hard. Lead performance s felt effortless and enthralling. I hope they grace the stage at Navy Pier many times to come.

Not a bad seat in the venue. Small venue. The production of Emma we saw was wonderful. Highly talented actors

Our first time here for a show and we WILL be returning! The theater was comfortable-not hot or cold like some theaters. The experience was memorable.

Production was very professional. Singing outstanding. Staff extremely well trained, helpful and friendly. Super performance. We will be back.

Always an amazing preformance. Worth the money and time. Really do a great job changing up Shakespeare to be modern or different and the changes are never cliche or annoying. The actors are always fantastic and professional

Love this small theater. There productions are always great

A gorgeous venue with only the highest quality performances. If you think Shakespeare isnt relatable in this day and age, or that the classic plays are too old and stuffy, or just too hard to follow, you definitely need to see something here. Youll be stunned by their deft addition of modern touches to these works, while remaining true to the original material. Cant recommend highly enough!

A true treasure of Chicago! We were here most recently to see The Kings Speech. It was amazing, no surprise! This is probably the best theater experience weve had consistently in Chicago... Shows are great, seats are comfortable, place is spotless and staff is terrific. Makes it worth doing the schlep to Navy Pier and braving some of the tourists. Have eaten beforehand at Riva Crab House to take advantage of the pre-show discount. Great food and great deal (with great views).

Wonderful theatre. It is beautiful! I saw The Wizard of Oz. It was really well done. Ive been to a number of Chicago theatres and this is now in my list of favorites. It does have a feeling of intimacy - not a huge theatre and the theatre in the round adds to the intimacy.I also just enjoyed seeing the surrounding Navy Pier - is never been there. (I used to live in Chicago, but now just a tourist.)I highly recommend The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre! What a great place!

Beautiful theater in the round! The staff was friendly and there didnt seem to be a bad seat in the house. I really enjoyed the production of Emma.

I went here for a school field trip to see Macbeth and it was phenomenal!!

Great view of the stage, before the play begins! A wonderful setting for seeing EMMA!

Nice new theater. And Peter Pan was great! Kids loved it

First time ever been to this place and I loved it! For everyone under 35 years old they offer special discounts. I paid only $20 for my ticket instead of $53 . Actors played very well. I have read Romeo & Juliet for several times. Watching the actual play with an English accent was very enjoyable to me️

Beautiful theater. And the staff is so friendly and helpful. Its so small and intimate a little hidden treasure I sadly never was privvy to in my 27 years of living in Illinois/ChicagoGlad I found it. Will definitely be going back when I can

Beautiful production of A Midsummer Nights Dream! Thoroughly enjoyable. Not a bad seat in the house!

I went to the Shakespeare to see Emma. I am so happy that I was able to enjoy this beautiful masterpiece. Emma is funny, romantic and entertaining. The music is worderful, and the theater is a beautiful temple for the arts.

It got me in the holiday spirit. A modern version of A Christmas Carol. It is worth the time & trip coming down to Navy Pier.

Beautiful facility and great performances!! Prices are good and the staff friendly. I had never been here before though I visit Navy Pier often. I will be returning.

This is a great way to experience Shakespeare.

Q Brothers Christmas Carol is so much fun!

Saw Q Brothers Christmas Carol on New Year’s Eve and what a great show and wonderful venue. We live in Chicago and often try to avoid Navy Pier but we will definitely be back to CST for more shows. A really terrific venue and super friendly staff.

Great theater saw Q Brothers Christmas Carol hip hop holiday musical

Lots of fun. Not stuffy at all. There are bars in the lobby. You can take your drinks in the theater.

I have seen numerous plays here. There is not a bad seat in the house. All of the performances have been outstanding, and the staff is always wonderful.

Great theater well run nice to be on the Pier with lake and city views good food nearby and the production of Emma was great a wonderful reflection on life and love all with good music and no annoying obvious overtones to current events or politics but still meaningful to the human condition and soul.

I attended a play here and it was phenomenal. This is a hidden gem. Great seats anywhere you sit. A small but quaint venue.

The facility is located on Navy Pier there is tons of opportunity for all ages entertainment, dining and of course excellent views. The area is very touristy but access to downtown provides some relief from crowded food courts. Within the theatre is a pub great for pre/post show drinks.

Great venue and every seat is a good view. Small and intimate perfect for these types of performances!

I saw Red Velvet last weekend, and once again I was transported both by the wonderful architecture of this theater and by the detailed history that they presented onstage.This facility is a superb asset of Chicago theater, and I hope that appreciation for it deepens and grows.

Wonderful birthday present! Old school theater with a modern twist!

I think I already reviewed this theater. This is top shelf professional entertainment. The facility is beautiful. Avoid the top balcony at least on the side or youll lean forward the entire show to see over the railing and lightsWeve had season tickets for a number of years. Two out of three shows are really good with some more marginal stuff in between. I would like it much better if it werent on Navy Pier. Terrible location for traffic.

Thanks Chicago Shakespeare Theatre for the discount to the bar below, the amazing show “Six,” and thanks for all the work you do to give performance opportunities for a reasonable amount of money.I traveled in for work and discovered a show I have been wanting to see was playing here, of course I had to go! I loved the location of this theater and the many options for dining and pre-show activities.

The Yard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare is a new and larger space, and this is where The Kings Speech was mounted. I liked the production, with minimal sets and excellent acting, and my vantage, though quite high, provided very good sight lines with no problem hearing, but I didnt care for the seat itself: my chair was very erect and not all that comfortable; also, it faced the stage at an angle, which made me have to turn my body to see properly.

A nice place for a corporate meeting! Nice to get out of the office!

Loved Six. So much fun. Engaging. Great lyrics and dancing. The personalities really popped! Wish I could have gone again. I hope they bring it back.

It has an ambiance like no other. Very nice staff and the plays are Great

Always hosting the most amazing troupes from around the world with unrivaled quality. Not just Shakespeare either! Give a play youve never heard of a chance here, Ive never not laughed out loud and cried at any experience.

I have been a patron for years....long before Navy Pier and have never seen a bad performance. The actors are so engaged. We had a treat one day when eating lunch after the matinee and the actors came to the same spot for lunch. They came over and talked to my kids about the performance. My kids still talk about that!

Intimate venue, quality performances. Perfect for a date night or hanging with the girls.

I have personally been here for 2 performances and I have been pleasently surprised with how efficient the theatre as a whole is. I enjoy everything they have put on and couldnt be happier when I get to go back!

First-rate productions. Navy Pier provides other benefits, the views for example.

I came here for a school field trip and they performed the Macbeth story. The theatre was very great. They have small restaurants to eat on the bottom floor. This was one of the best places Ive been to. All of my friends say this was a great place. I recommend going here to perform and watch. Its worth it.

Fun, comfortable theater with good entertainment by talented artists/actors.

The place was clean and awesome. The set was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent. The play was great.

Nice performance. Good actors, kind of staff. Great.

Loved SIX the musical!!! Great show and amazing talent!!!

Great venue with an awesome cast.

Ive been going to Shakespeare theater for years. Some of the best plays Ive ever seen were done here. Their recent Hamlet was magnificent. Its in a perfect location. Navy Pier is easy to get to with indoor discounted parking. The theater is a replica of the Globe. Its intimate and you feel like youre part of the play. You can dine right at the pier after the performance. Its perfect!

It is a nice venue with a wonderful staff, but the chairs are just a bit uncomfortable in the theater.

Outstanding perfirmance, wonderful thester, not a bad sest in the house!

Absolutely love this intimate theatre. The stage protrudes into the crowd and the seats sit around it in a U shape. Parking is validated which is huge, and the theatre has its own parking so even if the parking garage is full you will have parking. Dinner on the pier topped off with a mid summer nights dream was a truly wonderful evening

“Six” was brilliant here! Public transportation was a breeze for this tourist. The theatre itself had very close seats, but there wasn’t a bad view in the entire house. It conveniently connects to shops at Navy Pier. It was great!

Theater was much smaller than I expected, but that means you really dont have a bad seat. Anything in the middle is good. Never sat on the outside edges. Staff was efficient and there crowds small.

The theater is very nice, I dont think there is a bad seat in the house.

The seats on the main floor are a little thin but the theater is amazing

Smaller theater where almost every seat is a good one. They do have a full bar on the inside but dont allow any outside drinks. We saw Six which was incredible, go now before its over!

A nice place to watch a show. It had a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. The seating on the upper floors could be more spacious, but thats the only complaint.

Just delightful! I unfortunately had an injured ankle and the swelling forced us to leave at intermission. Sad. Its a cool theater, serves alcohol in the foyer, top notch medium sized theater. The actors are wonderful as well.

This is an intimate, well arranged theater with not a bad seat in the house. If I could give it a 4 1/2 I would because its at Navy Pier which is a NIGHTMARE. Dont know why so many people go to the Pier since besides the theater there is nothing to do but eat bad, overpriced food, drink outside and see the beautiful lake views (which nobody is looking at there and which you can see for miles and miles and miles for free without the traffic, parking hassles and tourists). I honestly dont know why the Pier is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the State of Illinois. Id see anything again at the Shakespeare as long as it was in the dead of winter...

I saw Hamlet. This production of the Shakespeare play was excellent! The lead character was fascinating and even though you may know the story, it was never told quite like this and you still wanted to know how it ends.

Probably the best Hamlet Ive seen. First time in the this theater not a bad seat in the house. Sound acoustics are fantastic.

Very good direction and actors/actresses (with few exceptions). Good venue. The only negative point is that there are no surtitles. I admit I enjoy Shakespeares plays much more with surtitles.

Amazing place to come and visit. Plays are nice and recent.

Nice plays, I always enjoy there renditions of the classics.

We saw SIX the musical here and it was amazing! Im definitely coming back to see it again.

Saw q Brothers here for Christmas Carol. Exceptional venue exceptional people really great lighting staff is not bad either

Always a top notch experience! From the parking lot attendants to the greeters at the door who directed me to the new theatre at The Yard, to the bartenders, hostesses, volunteers, and especially the performers! This was such a great evening. I just love the new theatre. And Tellers creative take on Macbeth really added to the production. You will never go wrong with a visit to Chicago Shakespeare theatre.

SIX was amazing! It WILL be on Broadway!

We love the performances. Original theatre is beautiful. They will discount parking.

Great show! Q brothers Christmas Carol

I absolutely loved watching Shakespeares romeo and juliet here.

Amazing theater! Gorgeous view of the pier! Amazing selection of shows play here.

Such a great venue. We saw The Kings Speech, and it was wonderful.

A cluster of three modern and well laid out theaters. Very creative regional theater company that does Shakespeare and other plays and musicals

Just saw Six and it was amazing! Nice intimate theater.. Not a bad seat in the house! So fun!

Very nice venue for the arts. They also have good shows

Outstanding theater and theater company. Always quality.

Top notch theater spaces with excellent programming for all ages. It’s not just Shakespeare!

Well done! The Kings Speech is dazzling.

I always enjoy shows here.