The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre is an innovative, flexible performance venue located on Navy Pier in Chicago. Opened in 2017, The Yard was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture with Charcoalblue, offering next-generation theater experiences. The space features highly adaptable seating configurations, accommodating between 150 and 850 guests, and supports a wide range of performance styles from proscenium to in-the-round. It is part of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater campus, which together hosts over 600 performances annually, encompassing musicals, new works, international productions, and imaginative Shakespeare stagings. The venue reflects Chicago Shakespeare Theater's commitment to versatility, sustainability, and impactful engagement with both local and global audiences.