The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier has managed to take an English tradition and give it an American twist without losing some of the charm that those plays used to bring. I had the pleasure of watching Romeo and Juliet. I was particularly impressed by the sitting arrangement where the audience was almost participating in the play. This is the sort of thing that can make a difference when you are trying to get interest in the play as a whole. We have all read about the characters but on the stage it is all about the acting skills and the presentation. On both these fronts the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier has just been excellent. You will be able to watch these classics in the relative comfort of your seat. The views are evenly distributed so that you get to sample all the various dramatic gifts on offer.

The booking system for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is based on the phone but they give you an ID so that they can track your bookings. There are some small details such as the free coat check and the charming bar on the side. The Ice Cream stand is a favorite with the kids as well as the sandwich bar if you are feeling ravenous after some English prose. When it was time to get home, the taxis were abundant. For just a few dollars you can get to your home or the main station. The theatre has an air conditioning system so you will not feel as if you are being steamed for dinner. Some people might not like the fact that they tend to use modern costumes but that is neither here nor there. The basic facilities in the theatre are just excellent. You will certainly have good family entertainment.

This was an experience of Shakespeare that I am not likely to forget. I am always trying to get my kids to take up literature and this theater helped me a lot. On that basis I think that they deserve 5 out of 5 stars.