Chicago Shakespeare Theater

"Being a LORD OF THE RINGS fan for so many years, it's just truly a dream come true to be able to see this." It's been such an honor and a joy to bring this adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE to US audiences for the first time. Through September 1 only! www.chicagoshakes.com/lotr Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien Book and Lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus Music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale Directed by Paul Hart

Get ready to start the new school year with Chicago Shakespeare! 🎭 Know a young person interested in getting hands-on experience with theater professionals and learning more about what happens behind the curtain? Our FREE Back-to-School workshop on August 13 with Jenn Giangola, Wardrobe Supervisor, and Ashley Adams, Hair & Makeup Department Manager, is just for them! They can explore what happens in our costume shop and design a tote bag or hairpiece for the new school year! Appropriate for beginners and theater enthusiasts over 13 years old. When: Tuesday, August 13 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2X77_md

Elijah Jones makes his Chicago Shakespeare debut as Henry V, the ambitious young leader grappling with the weight of power in Shakespeare’s epic tale. He and our incredible ensemble cast, directed by artistic director Edward Hall, began rehearsals this week, and trust us—you don’t want to miss what they’re cooking up. Performances begin September 6! https://lnkd.in/g4xQrECs Photo by Jeff Sciortino

Our There and Back Again journey has begun… THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE opens this evening, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be sharing this beautiful production with Chicago. Come join us in Middle-earth, now through September 1! Photos by Liz Lauren THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien Book and Lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus Music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale Directed by Paul Hart

“I’ll take the ring to Mordor, though I don’t know the way...” We’re thrilled to share this first look at our US premiere production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE. Come join us in Middle-earth for this epic there and back again journey, now through September 1. www.chicagoshakes.com/lotr THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien Book and Lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus Music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale Directed by Paul Hart

A Long-Expected Party begins…TONIGHT! We can hardly wait to welcome audiences to the first preview of THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE. Come celebrate Bilbo Baggins’ 111st birthday with us…and prepare for a theatrical journey you won’t soon forget! Now through September 1. P.S. We’re happy to share that our ticket system is back online after being affected by this morning’s global outage. So there’s no reason to delay in grabbing your tickets! www.chicagoshakes.com/LOTR THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien Book and Lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus Music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale Directed by Paul Hart Photo by Liz Lauren

“I’m telling you. For anyone who loves a mega musical, but also something that feels intimate — I think we do a really amazing job of having that grand, epic scale, but really feeling like you’re sitting around a campfire, and we’re all telling the story together.” - Spencer Davis Milford (Frodo Baggins) Check out this great preview of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A MUSICAL TALE from WBEZ Chicago, and get your tickets today for performances beginning this weekend! www.chicagoshakes.com/lotr

This Saturday, July 13 in the lobby for CORDUROY, browse a pop-up bookshop from Brown Babies Books, which is on a mission to ensure that children of color see themselves and their communities reflected in the books they read. Founder Tameca Lyons was inspired to launch her business after falling in love with the character Lisa in Corduroy as a child. Explore the shop: www.brownbabiesbooks.com.

Next stop—Middle-earth! We are thrilled to share that, following its US premiere later this month, our production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A MUSICAL TALE will transfer to Auckland, New Zealand this fall! Performances at The Civic Theatre begin November 5. Ever since the release of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning film trilogy, New Zealand has had a deep connection to this story for fans around the globe, making this an extra special next step for this stunning show.

CST strives to create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all to experience our performances and programs, and we’re happy to share that this Wednesday’s 11:00 a.m. performance of CORDUROY is Sensory Friendly. This means that aspects of the show—including lights, sound, and audience engagement—are adjusted to create a comfortable and safe environment for patrons with sensitivities. To learn more about this and our other accessibility offerings for this season, check out Arts Are For All page: https://lnkd.in/g-q_tSuq