Continuing on from adventurous productions of Cabaret and Welcome to Matteson!, the Shakes will try to keep this creative momentum going with a season of eclectic fare stretching from this summer into next year. This is the first full season for the theater since renovations to the Lowndes Shakespeare Center building started in 2024, and it includes shows for adults and children.
The full rundown is below, and includes a seasonal standard and a duo of Pulitzer-winning works …
Signature Series:
Aug. 27-Sept. 21: Anna in the Tropics
Sept. 24-Nov. 2: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Jan. 14-Feb. 8, 2026: Romeo & Juliet
March 4-29, 2026: Fat Ham
April 1-19, 2026: Henry VI Part 3: The Rise of Richard
Children’s Series:
Oct. 14-Nov. 9: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
April 14-May 8, 2026: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Special Events:
Nov. 26-Dec. 24: A Christmas Carol
Tickets for the Shakes’ upcoming season may be nabbed through the Shakes’ website.
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This article appears in Mar 5-11, 2025.

