An ensemble? No, it's Eddie Izzard playing 23 Shakespeare characters! Izzard's one-of-a-kind adaptation of Hamlet comes to Chicago following a highly acclaimed run Off-Broadway. A stunning display of talent, join Izzard as she takes on every role, from the beleaguered Prince of Denmark to the gravediggers in her inimitable style. The adaptation comes from her brother Mark Izzard, with direction from theatrical legend Selina Cadell.

A lawyer, an angel, a priest and the looming threat of infernal punishment. What better premise for an outrageous, brand new comedy, getting its world premiere in Chicago! Judgment Day stars Tony and Emmy winning actor Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in the role of Sammy Campo, a crooked lawyer desperate to save his soul from the fiery pits of hell. Striking up a partnership with a priest questioning his own faith, will the pair find the answers they are looking for?

After a hugely successful run across the pond, the hit musical The Lord of the Rings is coming to Chicago this summer. Journey to Middle Earth with creator and director Paul Hart as the cast takes you on the epic quest from the Shire to the perilous Mount Doom, via way of Moria and Lothlorien and beyond. Don't miss out on joining the Fellowship on their epic adventure, get your tickets now before they sell out!

CST's well versed artistic director Edward Hall stages his epic production of Shakespeare's famous finale to The Henriad, Henry V. With a distinguished resume, having previously directed Shakespeare in New York, London's West End and on tours around the world, Hall brings an expertise in bringing Shakespeare's famous stories to modern audiences.

The United Kingdom's prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company begin a new association with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre by bringing William Shakespeare's classic, lesser known play, Pericles, to the stage! Fresh from a string performances in Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon, RSC's artistic director Tamara Harvey's brand new production will be the 100th international production at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.