Actress Christina Pumarieg, playing Anne Boleyn is embraced by King Henry VIII, played by Gregory Wooddell, as Cardinal Wolsey, Played by Scott Jaeck, Shows Disapproval in "Henry VIII" at CST

Anne Boleyn, played by actress Christina Pumarieg,a is embraced by King Henry VIII, played by Gregory Wooddell, as Cardinal Wolsey, played by Scott Jaeck, shows disapproval in "Henry VIII" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater running until June 12.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 'Henry VIII' by Gaines a crowning performance

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater Creative Producer Rick Boynton

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin directs "Gypsy" and "Road Show" by Stephen Sondheim, and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines directs Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2013-14 Season.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier at Night

The exterior of Chicago Shakespeare Theater is an illuminated attraction for all ages and a fixture along Chicago's Navy Pier since opening in the new state-of-the art space in 2000. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011.

Shaking Things Up: Chicago Shakespeare Theater giving audiences mix of old and new favorites for new season

Long before Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced the theater's 2013-14 Season in March, discussions and drama behind the scenes about production preferences began two years ago.

OFFBEAT: 'Othello: The Remix' turns up talent and volume at Navy Pier

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Cast of "Othello: The Remix" by The Q Brothers at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier

Jackson Doran (left to right) and The Q Brothers JQ and GQ "throw their hands up" as Postell Pringle as Othello raps in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's American premiere of "Othello: The Remix."

"Short Shakepeare! Romeo & Juliet" Starring Laura Rook and Christopher Allen in the Starring Roles

Actress Laura Rook and actor Christopher Allen star in the title roles of "Short Shakespeare! Romeo & Juliet" playing now until March 23, 2013 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier.

OFFBEAT: Area schools enjoy CST short 'Romeo & Juliet'

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"Cadre" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the World Stage Series 2013

A mother, played by Lillian Tshabalala, weeps for her son as young Gregory, played by playwright Omphile Molusi, and his father Matile, played by Sello Motloung stare in anguish in "Cadre" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater until Feb. 23, 2013.

OFFBEAT: Black History Month continues with 'Cadre' at CST

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Opening Scene Cast of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's "Julius Caesar"

Assembled citizens of Rome hail the arrival of Julius Caesar, played by David Darlow and his wife Calphurnia, played by Barbara E. Robertson, for a grand opening scene entrance. "Julius Caesar" continues until March 24 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier.

OFFBEAT: Easy to hail contemporay 'Julius Caesar' at Navy Pier

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2013 production of "Julius Caesar"

Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes 2013 with its contemporary retelling of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," staged by acclaimed British director Jonathan Munby in his Chicago debut, Feb. 5 to March 24, 2013 in the main Courtyard Theater.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare Theater ready to hail 'Julius Caesar'

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OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Iceman' and Brian Dennehy nab top Jeff Award Honors

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Artist George Played by Jason Danieley and his Subject Dot Played by Carmen Cusack

Jason Danieley, who plays artist George, and his loving subject Dot, played by Carmen Cusack, are the leads in "Sunday in the Park with George" playing through Nov. 4 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare's 'Sunday in the Park with George' a pleasant smile

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"The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in October 2012

David McKay (left to right), Alasdair Macrae, Melody Grove and Andy Clark star in National Theater of Scotland's traveling production of "The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart," presented in the Upstairs Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier now through Oct. 28.