“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Chicago Review

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” puts a contemporary twist to an old favorite at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Chicago’s Navy Pier through January 27, 2019. Call the Box Office 312-595-5600 or visit Chicagoshakes.com for ticket information.

Update Note: Though the Reader, Tribune, and WTTW reviews all rated this production as “Somewhat Recommend” I went with “Highly Recommend” for much the same reason.  Where they kinda felt it was over-the-top I felt that the extravagance is what made it fun and perhaps appealing to a more general audience. 

This is clearly not an academic or traditionally faithful version of the story but I felt it may be more approachable for those who may be new to Shakespeare or otherwise be somewhat intimidated. 

In the meantime, a more traditional Shakespeare enthusiast might find this approach charming and thought-provoking in an alternative way.

Listen to the podcast here or read the entire review at ChicagoTheaterandArts.com.