The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare is an innovative and flexible theater venue located on Navy Pier in Chicago. Opened in 2017, it forms a part of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater complex and can be configured to seat between 150 and 850 guests. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill and Charcoalblue, the venue is acclaimed for its adaptable performance space, supporting a wide variety of theatrical productions. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater company, which operates The Yard, is renowned for its award-winning programming, including Shakespearean classics, new works, and family-friendly shows. The venue’s location within Navy Pier places it in the heart of Streeterville, easily accessible to visitors and theatergoers.