In Brief:
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater adds some culture to the tourist mecca that is Navy Pier. And if you've shunned Shakespeare since being forced to read "Hamlet" in high school don't let that scare you off -- the Chicago Shakespeare Theater productions bring the Bard of Avon's words to life and leave audiences engaged and delighted.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Seating Charts:
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater has two separate theaters -- the Jentes Family Auditorium and the smaller Carl and Marilynn Thoma Theater -- view the seating charts for both theaters online.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Seating Capacity:
Jentes Family Auditorium: 500
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Theater: 200
Capacity may fluctuate slightly based on production
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Theater: 200
Capacity may fluctuate slightly based on production
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Phone:
312-595-5600
Address:
Navy Pier, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Parking:
Navy Pier has an on-site parking garage, accommodating 1,600 vehicles.
Recommended Pre-/Post-Theater Dining:
Try either Riva Navy Pier for seafood and nice views of Lake Michigan, or head to the top of Lake Point Tower across the street to Cite for white tablecloth service and a panoramic view from 70 floors up.
About the Chicago Shakespeare Theater:
One of the highlights of Navy Pier, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater even draws locals to the otherwise forbidden tourist mecca. Besides Shakespeare, the theater company also stages "new classics" which they classify as "new stagings and the re-illumination of classical plays."
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater always strives for the goal of putting on productions that engage the audience, are full of energy and drama, and stay true to the original spirit of classic works.
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater always strives for the goal of putting on productions that engage the audience, are full of energy and drama, and stay true to the original spirit of classic works.