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

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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.

OFFBEAT: Elegant Barker Hall Dinner Saturday fit for royal appetites

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Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, March 28, 2013

Winter is Coming on HBO's Game of Thrones this Sunday, although in the real world it's supposed to be leaving.---Kathleen Dorsey, Managing Editor, Shore Magazine.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, March 21, 2013

Lena Dunham's Tiny Furniture screening in Benton Harbor; Miller Beach Arts & Creative District showing a Judy Garland documentary and last call for Julius Caesar as Measure for Measure begins.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Measure for Measure' well executed while slightly distracted

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James Newcomb as The Duke in a Contemporary 1970s New York City Setting for Goodman's "Measure for Measure"

Actor James Newcomb (center) plays The Duke in a contemporary 1970s New York City setting in Goodman Theatre's Chicago run through April 14.

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."

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, March 14, 2013

Alternative St. Patrick's Day suggestions this year include Irish writer Martin McDonagh's Seven Psychopaths available on DVD and live-streaming; the last weekend for Mitch Markovitz's work at the Indiana Welcome Center and the most Roman of Shakespeare's plays set in modern Washington.---Pa…

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

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

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Simply perfect: Holiday gifts for 2012 include a return to basic but better favorites

Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season.

OFFBEAT: First Folio Theatre explores Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice' themes

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OFFBEAT: Callow's turn in 'Being Shakespeare' takes veil off Bard's life

British stage and film actor Simon Callow stars in the one-man production "Being Shakespeare" until Sunday at Broadway Playhouse in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Callow's turn in 'Being Shakespeare' takes veil off Bard's life

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre announced 2012-13 stage season

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier

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.